15 Steps to Fast Fat Freedom
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 sacrifice necessary - no need to give up your favorite foods, just make a few minor changes and you'll quickly kick those stubborn pounds. This is not a special diet plan - just something you can add in to your regular diet, to dramatically boost the benefits you get. So give it a try.
1. Track the food you eat. You don't need to mark down every calorie swallowed, but just take not of what you generally eat, and at what times. Having a better understanding of your food habits will help you plan healthier meals and snacks in advance, since you know roughly when you will want to be eating.
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. Include a lower fat source of protein at most meals: chicken, fish, beans, cottage cheese, or low fat yogurt. Have eggs, nuts and red meat occasionally but not every day.
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. Drink water instead of sodas, juices, milky drinks or alcohol. Avoid diet soda - the sweet taste only encourages you to crave sugar. Hot water with a slice of lemon can be very refreshing in the morning.
9. Eat plenty of vegetables. Include at least two servings of vegetables at every meal (except possibly breakfast!). If you find you are hungry, eat more vegetables instead of more main course.
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. Chew your food. If you keep to foods that can be chewed you will naturally get more fiber, and the act of chewing itself will make you feel more full as well. So eat fruit instead of drinking fruit juice, and make sure the only soups you eat are chunky.
14. Plan your meals and snacks ahead of time. Plan your shopping too - make a list of what you need and stick to it. If you just grab something when you are feeling hungry, you will probably choose high calorie food.
15. Always switch off the TV when you eat. That includes snacks as well as meals. Studies have proved that we eat larger portions in front of the TV, probably because we are much less aware of what we are eating. When you eat, only eat if you want to lose weight fast.
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