12 tips to better weight loss
Losing weight is a constant battle for most of us but you can successfully lose weight and keep it off through good daily habits. Instead of drastic dieting, make the 12 tips below part of your regular routine and watch the weight fall off. It is very important to keep these tips for a long term, in order to make sure that you keep your weight under control. A first step will be to put this list somewhere relevant for your eyes, just to see them every day. You must also, keep your promises regarding this subject!
- You are a sandwich eater. You like very much this kind of food. Use light mayonnaise or low calorie dressing when making sandwiches. This is the first step. In time, you will learn to forget all about mayonnaise.
- You prefer salads, no matter what kind. Use fat free or low fat salad dressing, which will keep your salad low in fat and calories.
- There are some forbidden aliments like potato chips or French Fries. Avoid those regular products. If you have the taste for chips, use fat free or low fat chips. But, you have to be assured you will not eat more then once a month!
- Everything that starts with “white something” is wrong. Therefore, use brown rice instead of white rice. Brown rice is much higher in fiber. Other whole grain rice is also high in fiber. Read the package label for fiber content. Three grams or more of fiber is desirable.
- This tip is a golden one. Strive to drink a minimum of 8 cups of water each day. Sometimes, a juiced lemon in it, it is a great idea!
- Avoid loading your baked potato with sour cream and butter. Use half a serving of each on your potato or use 1 serving of fat free / low fat sour cream.
- Avoid cream sauces of any kind, if it is possible. They are loaded with fat and calories. Any kind of sauce or cream cheese sauce wills double the fat and calories in your meal. You have to remember that!
- Try to eat three to four servings of fruit a day. Substitute fruits for sugary desserts. Fresh fruits are your best choice in your battle!
- Avoid fried foods when possible. The oil that foods are fried in will double the amount of fat and substantially increase the calorie content. Boiling or grilling the meat or the vegetables is the perfect solution! You can be bored by this kind of food, but the best choice is to boil or grill everything you eat!
- Exercise regularly. A fast pace walk three to four times a week is a good aerobic program.
- Take a vitamin supplement when dieting. Consult a pharmacist when you decide to take these pills.
- If you snack on a large bag of low fat or fat free chips, make sure that you divide the contents of the bag or package by the number of servings. Put one serving each into individual zip-lock sandwich bags.
This method also works with desserts. This method will keep you from opening a bag of chips and eating the entire bag. It also reduces the temptation to binge on chips and desserts. You have to believe it!
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