OUT OF SIGHT...OUT OF MIND. If something tempts you, get rid of it or avoid it. That might mean ridding the pantry of junk food, changing the channel to avoid fast food ads or taking an alternate route so you don't walk past the bakery.
This is an easy tip if you live alone or if it is just a home with no children. You need to remember that common sense goes a long way and it is not always possible to follow this tip, but you can change things up somewhat. If you have a tendency to munch on potato chips then buy only the chips you don't care for. I love potato chips but not Doritos so I buy Doritos. Problem solved. I love bread but not sour dough bread so that is the one I buy. Problem solved. I love munching on chocolate chips when I need something sweet, I buy mint chocolate chips because I don't care for mint. Again problem solved. It is not as hard ass you might think. After doing these things for awhile they will become second nature to shop differently and then when those items come back into the home, gradually the temptations won't be as strong. I have also found that if I buy ingredients for sweets or desserts only when I need them and don't keep them around all the time I of course can't eat them.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - SUNDAY
GET A HOBBY...KEEP BUSY... Most people find that when they are busy they don't have time to even think about food, much less over eat. This explains why for most people who work full time can find little time for eating, unfortunately it also makes it easier for them to eat the wrong things when working. So stop for a minute and think. If you work full time outside the home, pack a healthy lunch along with healthy snacks. If you work full time in the home, make your lunch and snacks first thing in the morning and stick it in the fridge to have ready when needed and that should keep you out of the kitchen and that means eating less. I think little children would love a sack lunch, especially if they help pack it even if they are not going any place. I can just see Taylor fixing her own lunch each morning. Now once you are off work and on the weekends, KEEP BUSY. I just learned I am teaching next Sunday in Relief Society. I usually prepare for a month when I teach and with just one week notice, I will keep very busy this week working on this lesson and that means I will spend less time thinking about what I want to eat and that means less time in the kitchen and that means maybe losing an extra pound this week. Try a little experiment this week and see if packing your lunch in the morning and keeping busy will help. If you don't have anything to do to keep you busy, that is easy too... GET A HOBBY.
Friday, February 18, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - SATURDAY
MAKE HEALTHY SUBSTITUTIONS... Use applesauce in place of oil, two egg whites instead of one egg, and skim milk in place of regular milk when baking. Look for ways to cut sugar and use whole grains. This is not as hard as this might sound. Many times and with many foods you can go online and list your foods and get substitutions. I bake cakes for reasons other than here at home. If I have to take food into someone or something I make a cake. I have a basic recipe and I just change it up in different ways. Instead of adding instant chocolate pudding, I use a different flavor that is sugar-free, I have used light cream cheese instead of sour cream, I add nuts and many times chocolate chips. If I am making a chocolate cake I will add the pudding, sour cream, and chocolate chip chunks, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and even peanut butter chips. What ever you add changes the flavor. Now I realize that this is not a diet dessert, my point is to show that you can take almost any recipe and go online to find possible changes, substitutes, or healthier.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - FRIDAY
USE A SMALLER PLATE... This is a great tip. I almost always use a salad plate now. It is amazing how different the amount of food looks on a smaller plate. Try this little experiment; take your normal meal such as breakfast or lunch and put what you normally would eat and place it on a regular dinner plate. Now take that same food and transfer it to a salad or dessert plate. See how much more you can eat on a smaller plate? I love it. Now once you have this little trick mastered, do the same thing with bowls. Instead of using a cereal bowl use a small bowl that a you might use for a child. I picked up a set of 3 little baby bowls at the dollar store and I use them to measure my food. You would not believe how full that bowl is with 6-8 ounces of meat. If I put that same amount in a regular bowl it looks like I am eating nothing. The point is that you are fooling your eyes and mind. Trust me it works.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - THURSDAY
MORE REVIEW TIPS... For the rest of the month we are going to just review some tips that might help us keep on our track to losing the weight we want in 2011. For today our tip is about the dreaded task of grocery shopping.
Shop when you are full. Grocery shopping when you are hungry tends to lead to overeating of unhealthy foods. Stash some healthy snacks in your purse and car. Try nuts, whole grains crackers, and dried fruits.
I used to buy just a couple of donuts or candy bars when I went to the store if I was hungry. I justified it by eating them before I got out of the store's parking lot just to prove to myself how hungry I was. Now I keep one of my diet bars cut into small pieces for those times when I am hungry. I am thinking of keeping a bag of this same snack on the kitchen counter for those times I think I need a snack. Usually just 1 or 2 pieces satisfies my need for snacks or sweets.
Shop when you are full. Grocery shopping when you are hungry tends to lead to overeating of unhealthy foods. Stash some healthy snacks in your purse and car. Try nuts, whole grains crackers, and dried fruits.
I used to buy just a couple of donuts or candy bars when I went to the store if I was hungry. I justified it by eating them before I got out of the store's parking lot just to prove to myself how hungry I was. Now I keep one of my diet bars cut into small pieces for those times when I am hungry. I am thinking of keeping a bag of this same snack on the kitchen counter for those times I think I need a snack. Usually just 1 or 2 pieces satisfies my need for snacks or sweets.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - WEDNESDAY
IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER REVIEW... LET'S LOSE 20 POUNDS FAST
This is another article I found online. Tip number two is very interesting.
If you wish to answer the question"how to lose 20 lbs fast", there are some basic things you need to be aware of. Today's high fat, high calorie and low mobility lifestyle is not helping us much when it comes to achieving that trim, toned figure we all want to have. We live in an era where food is available in abundance. We are bombarded with flashy TV advertisements and glossy magazine ads that stimulate our appetites and tempt us to rush to the nearest fast food outlet for some great tasting cheeseburgers or mouth watering pizza. To make matters worse, physical activity is not longer a main part of our modern lifestyle. We have cars, limos, public transportation to transport to anywhere we want to go at amazing speeds. We have the elevator to carry us; no longer do we need to climb the stairs. This kind of sedentary and luxurious lifestyle has created a generation of overweight and obese individuals. So if you are stuck in this situation, how do you lose weight fast? And if you have an important event just around the corner, you would definitely be interested to answer this question-how to lose 20 lbs fast?
Let's explore some possibilities.
1. Calorie Counting
The first step to effective weight loss comes with knowing the right amount of food you need to consume per day in order to drop those excess pounds and inches. The normal recommended daily intake for a man would be somewhere around 3,500 calories. For the women, it would be within the range of 2500-3000 calories. The daily requirements would need to take into account the lifestyle and body size of the individual.
2. Thermogenic Food
Thermogenic food refers to those kind of food which would burn more energy when hey are consumed than the ones they would be providing the body with. High fiber foods such as fruits and vegetables would definitely fall into this category. Aside from that, lean meat, protein and certain herbs are thermogenic foods as well. One very popular recipe to help people lose weight fast is to combine a spoonful of cayenne pepper with a cup of honey diluted with apple cider vinegar. Those who can consume this concoction on a daily basis can expect to dramatically rev up the metabolism and see rapid weight loss within a short duration of time. If you are looking for unique way how to lose 20 lbs fast, this recipe might just be right for you.
3. Water
Drink plenty of water if you want to lose weight. Yes, water will help you lose weight as it removes the need for your body to retain excess water if you supply it daily with fresh, energetic liquid. Water retention is a major cause of hose puffy eyes, bloated tummies and excess fat stored around the waistline.
4. Eat Smaller Meals
This is a well kept secret used by medical professionals and those who get to know about the wonders of spreading your three huge meals into smaller meals. Every time food is consumed your body will get into an active state where the metabolic and digestive systems will be in high gear to turn the food into energy. These processes require energy of their own and when the food intake is less than what is required, it will start using up the stored fat. If you combine this trick with the intake of thermogenic food, you can see some dramatic weight loss soon! If you are looking at ways how to lose 20lbs fast, this is a great trick you can apply immediately.
5. Walking.
Walking has been a popular activity around for many people. But are you aware that walking can be a great way to help you lose weight fast? Brisk walking would be the best way to turn up your natural fat burning mechanism. But a slow evening stroll would be just fine if you aren't particularly interested to engage in high intensity workouts.
These are five helpful tips to help you answer this important question" how to lose 20 lbs fast." If you are diligent in applying all of these weight loss secrets we share with you today, you would definitely be seeing some pounds and inches dropping off real soon.
This is another article I found online. Tip number two is very interesting.
If you wish to answer the question"how to lose 20 lbs fast", there are some basic things you need to be aware of. Today's high fat, high calorie and low mobility lifestyle is not helping us much when it comes to achieving that trim, toned figure we all want to have. We live in an era where food is available in abundance. We are bombarded with flashy TV advertisements and glossy magazine ads that stimulate our appetites and tempt us to rush to the nearest fast food outlet for some great tasting cheeseburgers or mouth watering pizza. To make matters worse, physical activity is not longer a main part of our modern lifestyle. We have cars, limos, public transportation to transport to anywhere we want to go at amazing speeds. We have the elevator to carry us; no longer do we need to climb the stairs. This kind of sedentary and luxurious lifestyle has created a generation of overweight and obese individuals. So if you are stuck in this situation, how do you lose weight fast? And if you have an important event just around the corner, you would definitely be interested to answer this question-how to lose 20 lbs fast?
Let's explore some possibilities.
1. Calorie Counting
The first step to effective weight loss comes with knowing the right amount of food you need to consume per day in order to drop those excess pounds and inches. The normal recommended daily intake for a man would be somewhere around 3,500 calories. For the women, it would be within the range of 2500-3000 calories. The daily requirements would need to take into account the lifestyle and body size of the individual.
2. Thermogenic Food
Thermogenic food refers to those kind of food which would burn more energy when hey are consumed than the ones they would be providing the body with. High fiber foods such as fruits and vegetables would definitely fall into this category. Aside from that, lean meat, protein and certain herbs are thermogenic foods as well. One very popular recipe to help people lose weight fast is to combine a spoonful of cayenne pepper with a cup of honey diluted with apple cider vinegar. Those who can consume this concoction on a daily basis can expect to dramatically rev up the metabolism and see rapid weight loss within a short duration of time. If you are looking for unique way how to lose 20 lbs fast, this recipe might just be right for you.
3. Water
Drink plenty of water if you want to lose weight. Yes, water will help you lose weight as it removes the need for your body to retain excess water if you supply it daily with fresh, energetic liquid. Water retention is a major cause of hose puffy eyes, bloated tummies and excess fat stored around the waistline.
4. Eat Smaller Meals
This is a well kept secret used by medical professionals and those who get to know about the wonders of spreading your three huge meals into smaller meals. Every time food is consumed your body will get into an active state where the metabolic and digestive systems will be in high gear to turn the food into energy. These processes require energy of their own and when the food intake is less than what is required, it will start using up the stored fat. If you combine this trick with the intake of thermogenic food, you can see some dramatic weight loss soon! If you are looking at ways how to lose 20lbs fast, this is a great trick you can apply immediately.
5. Walking.
Walking has been a popular activity around for many people. But are you aware that walking can be a great way to help you lose weight fast? Brisk walking would be the best way to turn up your natural fat burning mechanism. But a slow evening stroll would be just fine if you aren't particularly interested to engage in high intensity workouts.
These are five helpful tips to help you answer this important question" how to lose 20 lbs fast." If you are diligent in applying all of these weight loss secrets we share with you today, you would definitely be seeing some pounds and inches dropping off real soon.
Monday, February 14, 2011
TIP OF THE DAY - TUESDAY
3 POWERFUL EATING STRATEGIES TO HELP LOSE STOMACH FAT...
Diets to lose stomach fat are different than other diets in that they must work to control insulin levels in the body. The problem with stomach fat is that it can be the first place fat is distributed, this is particularly true of all men and those women who are over 40. This article shares 3 powerful eating strategies that diets to lose stomach fat must include.
1. Greatly reduce refined carbohydrates from the diet. I like to say that if the food has been puffed, processed, packaged, popped or made into a pastry it will likely turn into fat on your body. This is because these foods break down super fast in your digestive system and create a spike in your insulin level which promotes stomach fat storage.
2. Shift whole carbs to the early half of your day. Your body can use the carbohydrates (and I am talking about whole grain carbohydrates) better early in the day because you are more active and your metabolism is higher so the carbohydrates simply burn off as energy. However, late in the day they aren't handled as well and will more easily turn to fat and should be avoided.
3. Fill up in the afternoon and evening on foods that do not cause a quick rise in your insulin levels. This includes proteins such as meat, cheese, cottage cheese and any non-starchy vegetables (think salad). You can also include good fats such as olive oil, canola oil, avocados and nuts (just watch your portion sizes).
Diets to lose stomach fat need to prevent spikes in your insulin levels, follow these 3 powerful eating strategies to drop your waist size.
REMEMBER THAT ALL DIETS LIKE THIS ONE MUST BE OKAY BY A DOCTOR TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE GOOD FOR YOU. EVERY ONE IS DIFFERENT AND ONLY YOUR DOCTOR WILL KNOW IF THE DIET IS SAFE FOR YOU...
Diets to lose stomach fat are different than other diets in that they must work to control insulin levels in the body. The problem with stomach fat is that it can be the first place fat is distributed, this is particularly true of all men and those women who are over 40. This article shares 3 powerful eating strategies that diets to lose stomach fat must include.
1. Greatly reduce refined carbohydrates from the diet. I like to say that if the food has been puffed, processed, packaged, popped or made into a pastry it will likely turn into fat on your body. This is because these foods break down super fast in your digestive system and create a spike in your insulin level which promotes stomach fat storage.
2. Shift whole carbs to the early half of your day. Your body can use the carbohydrates (and I am talking about whole grain carbohydrates) better early in the day because you are more active and your metabolism is higher so the carbohydrates simply burn off as energy. However, late in the day they aren't handled as well and will more easily turn to fat and should be avoided.
3. Fill up in the afternoon and evening on foods that do not cause a quick rise in your insulin levels. This includes proteins such as meat, cheese, cottage cheese and any non-starchy vegetables (think salad). You can also include good fats such as olive oil, canola oil, avocados and nuts (just watch your portion sizes).
Diets to lose stomach fat need to prevent spikes in your insulin levels, follow these 3 powerful eating strategies to drop your waist size.
REMEMBER THAT ALL DIETS LIKE THIS ONE MUST BE OKAY BY A DOCTOR TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE GOOD FOR YOU. EVERY ONE IS DIFFERENT AND ONLY YOUR DOCTOR WILL KNOW IF THE DIET IS SAFE FOR YOU...
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