Ten Sensible Ways to Reduce Your Waistline.
So the diet isn't necessarily working? Don't despair. Losing weight is as much changing your mindset as it is anything else. If you can read a nutritional label, you can drop those unwanted pounds. And don't use the excuse that it was just too late to cook. You can whip up something quickly that's better for you than all the trans fats you'll be taking in at Jack-In-the-Box. Here are 10 sure-fire ways to help shed those love handles:
1. Scale WAY back on the cake, soda, ice cream, etc. No, a piece of cake for Grandma's birthday isn't going to do significant damage. But if you're trying to drop some pounds, why would you risk it? These processed foods often contain extra fat and sugar that you may not even be aware of -- even if you read the labels.
2. Get off the sofa. The more idle you are, the more apt you are to convert those empty calories to fat. Even if your health prohibits anything too strenuous, a leisurely walk around the block will help. I'd ask my doctor first, though; especially if you have any concerns.
3. Know your fat-to-carb ratio. It's not necessarily just fats or just carbs that lead to weight gain. It's a combination of both. Obviously, if the intake of both is high, you'll gain weight. Figure out what's best for you. I'm not saying to eliminate both completely, as that's not good either, but begin to slowly scale back on one or the other until you start to see the results you want.
4. Lessen the fat. Start buying leaner meats such as chicken, ground turkey, pork, etc. Invest in a pair of kitchen scissors. I use mine all the time. Before I cook chicken, for example, I remove all the visible fat. It really does make it much leaner. And the less you rely on fried foods, the better.
5. Scale back on the sweets. As I said earlier, a piece of cake or pie every so often certainly won't do major damage. But if you have a sweet tooth, you have to discipline yourself to limit how much sugar you're ingesting.
6. Watch your alcohol consumption. This relates to the previous paragraph. Lots of sugar.
7. Eat less, but more. Huh? Eat 3 or 4 meals a day, but less at each meal so you feel satisfied. Make sure each meal contains the same amount of fat and carbs. This will also assure you maintain your blood sugar level.
8. Occupy your time. Get yourself a hobby. If you have something that will divert your attention, you'll have less time to think about food.
9. Eat more fruits and vegetables. The more you eat, the less likely you'll be to want processed foods. Okay, you'll probably still WANT them, but you'll be less likely to eat them. The more natural the food, the greater the fat-burning quality.
10. Eat less, but don't go hungry. Eating low fat tends to make you less satisfied. Don't give in to the temptation. If you have to snack, pick things that are low in fat or carbs. If you're disciplined enough to follow these 10 rules, you shouldn't have difficulty shedding the pounds.
Just be diligent in your efforts, and you should see drastic results in a matter of weeks. - 17273
1. Scale WAY back on the cake, soda, ice cream, etc. No, a piece of cake for Grandma's birthday isn't going to do significant damage. But if you're trying to drop some pounds, why would you risk it? These processed foods often contain extra fat and sugar that you may not even be aware of -- even if you read the labels.
2. Get off the sofa. The more idle you are, the more apt you are to convert those empty calories to fat. Even if your health prohibits anything too strenuous, a leisurely walk around the block will help. I'd ask my doctor first, though; especially if you have any concerns.
3. Know your fat-to-carb ratio. It's not necessarily just fats or just carbs that lead to weight gain. It's a combination of both. Obviously, if the intake of both is high, you'll gain weight. Figure out what's best for you. I'm not saying to eliminate both completely, as that's not good either, but begin to slowly scale back on one or the other until you start to see the results you want.
4. Lessen the fat. Start buying leaner meats such as chicken, ground turkey, pork, etc. Invest in a pair of kitchen scissors. I use mine all the time. Before I cook chicken, for example, I remove all the visible fat. It really does make it much leaner. And the less you rely on fried foods, the better.
5. Scale back on the sweets. As I said earlier, a piece of cake or pie every so often certainly won't do major damage. But if you have a sweet tooth, you have to discipline yourself to limit how much sugar you're ingesting.
6. Watch your alcohol consumption. This relates to the previous paragraph. Lots of sugar.
7. Eat less, but more. Huh? Eat 3 or 4 meals a day, but less at each meal so you feel satisfied. Make sure each meal contains the same amount of fat and carbs. This will also assure you maintain your blood sugar level.
8. Occupy your time. Get yourself a hobby. If you have something that will divert your attention, you'll have less time to think about food.
9. Eat more fruits and vegetables. The more you eat, the less likely you'll be to want processed foods. Okay, you'll probably still WANT them, but you'll be less likely to eat them. The more natural the food, the greater the fat-burning quality.
10. Eat less, but don't go hungry. Eating low fat tends to make you less satisfied. Don't give in to the temptation. If you have to snack, pick things that are low in fat or carbs. If you're disciplined enough to follow these 10 rules, you shouldn't have difficulty shedding the pounds.
Just be diligent in your efforts, and you should see drastic results in a matter of weeks. - 17273
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