Eager to lose weight, but don't know where to start? Well here are fifteen of the best dieting tips, that you can add into your diet right now, for almost no effort, and see immediate results. So follow these rules, and make an effort to eat a balanced healthy diet, and you'll be losing weight in no time.
No need to make sacrifices! Just follow these simple guidelines to lose your first 10 pounds, last 10 pounds or give your weight loss program a boost when it seems to have stuttered to a halt. This is a balanced and flexible plan that you can use for as long as you want.
1. Keep a note of everything that you eat and drink. You do not need to estimate calories. Just write down what it was that you had and the approximate quantity. You will find that being more aware of what you are eating helps you to plan healthy meals and snacks.
2. Halve your intake of all pure or added fats. This means using half as much butter or spread on your bread, toast, muffins and potatoes; half the usual amount of mayonnaise or sauce on your salad; and half the oil in the frying pan every time.
3. Reduce the sugary treats you eat. Try and cut down your snacks on high sugar food like chocolate, to at most a few times per week. The rest of the time, substitute a piece of fruit for that bowl of ice cream or candy bar.
4. Keep your protein low in fat. Instead of eating a big juicy burger, try a chicken breast fillet or low fat steak instead. It tastes better, and is better for you!
5. Eat one high fiber meal each week. Every week, plan to have one meal containing no meat of cheese. Just wholesome, healthy, whole grain vegetables and beans, which have high fiber and low fat.
6. Reduce the fat content in your milk products. If you are currently drinking whole milk, reduce to 2% fat. From 2% reduce to 1%. Choose lower fat cheese and yogurt. When you buy yogurt, also check that it does not contain sugar.
7. Eat extra fruit. You should try and have at least two servings of fruit each day, but the more you can eat, the better. Fruit is very good for you.
8. Cut back on sugary drinks. Instead of indulging in a soda, just grab a cool glass of water. Avoid even diet soda - the sweet taste just makes you want sugar all the more.
9. Include at least two servings of vegetables at lunch and dinner. If you are getting hungry, have more.
10. Don't eat too fast. Your body reacts slowly to having food available, which is why you can still feel hungry after eating big meal. If you take your time, it gives your body a chance to react to the food and reduce your hunger level.
11. Grated carrot makes a great snack. You will find that a grated carrot is much more filling than a whole carrot. Strange but true.
12. Eat whole grains. The high fiber content will keep you feel full for longer, as well as supporting your digestion.
13. Choose food that you can chew. Again this will increase your fiber intake, and the act of chewing will make you feel more satisfied too. This means eating fruit instead of drinking juice. If you have soup, make sure it is chunky.
14. Plan ahead of time. Keep a list of what you want for your various meals and snacks, so that when the time comes you don't have to waste time hesitating and deciding. This will also allow you to do all your shopping in one trip, and never have to go back the next day because you forgot something important!
15. Don't eat while you watch TV. When you're watching TV, you are less aware of how full you are, and therefore a lot more likely to overeat then if you are paying attention to the food. You might be surprised at just how much food you really need.
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