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. Fast food is a no-no. Anything processed should be avoided as much as possible. While you might think they taste good, food and drinks such as candy, ice cream, Coke, Pepsi, cake, etc. often contain hidden sugar and fat.
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. Cut out the fat. Read the labels. If you're a meat-eater, choose low-fat varieties of fish, skinless chicken, reduced-fat ground turkey, etc. When I cook chicken, I use my kitchen shears and cut off all visible fat. A pain in the neck? Yes. But my health is worth the effort.
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 smaller meals more often. This will tend to curb your appetite a little more. If you starve yourself all day, you tend to overeat at dinner. Not a good thing, especially when dinner is generally the highest-calorie meal of the day.
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 healthier foods. That might seem overly obvious, but fruits and vegetables will provide fat-burning properties that you just won't find in processed foods.
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.
It may be difficult to make the adjustment at first. But if you stick with it, you'll see results. Just don't do anything drastic at first. Slowly begin to tweak your diet and see what works best for you.
1. Fast food is a no-no. Anything processed should be avoided as much as possible. While you might think they taste good, food and drinks such as candy, ice cream, Coke, Pepsi, cake, etc. often contain hidden sugar and fat.
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. Cut out the fat. Read the labels. If you're a meat-eater, choose low-fat varieties of fish, skinless chicken, reduced-fat ground turkey, etc. When I cook chicken, I use my kitchen shears and cut off all visible fat. A pain in the neck? Yes. But my health is worth the effort.
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 smaller meals more often. This will tend to curb your appetite a little more. If you starve yourself all day, you tend to overeat at dinner. Not a good thing, especially when dinner is generally the highest-calorie meal of the day.
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 healthier foods. That might seem overly obvious, but fruits and vegetables will provide fat-burning properties that you just won't find in processed foods.
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.
It may be difficult to make the adjustment at first. But if you stick with it, you'll see results. Just don't do anything drastic at first. Slowly begin to tweak your diet and see what works best for you.
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