Want to lose weight fast and easy? These are 10 easy to follow simple diet tips which will help kick-start your first few pounds, help you shed those last few pounds or just give your weight loss program an added boost when you hit a plateau.
It’s a balanced and flexible plan that doesn’t have you counting calories every day or planning any special meals. You can use these tips whenever you want and there’s no need to make sacrifices.
1. Use whole grains whenever possible. They will not only aid your digestion but the fiber will give you a fuller feeling.
2. 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.
3. Eat slowly and chew your food well. The body is slow to register when you are full and it is easy to eat too much if you are racing through your meals.
4. Plan your meals and snacks ahead of time. Make a list of what you need and stick to it when you go shopping. Never when you are feeling hungry as you will choose high calorie food.
5. Always check food labels when shopping. Did you realise there is sugar in bread, crisps, baked beans and a lot of other foods that you would not expect to find it in? Look at the number of calories in a product and choose the healthier option.
6. When you feel in need of a snack eat grated carrot. You will find that a grated carrot is much more filling than a whole carrot. Strange but true. Alternatively keep a small dish of grapes or dried fruits like apricots, pineapples etc.
7. Always sit down when you eat, don’t eat standing up. How often do we make a snack and eat it while doing something else? The trouble is that quite often you don’t feel as if you’ve eaten and find yourself snacking later. By sitting down to your food you are more aware of the size of your portion of food and the food on your plate.
8. Keep a note of everything that you eat and drink. 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.
9. Never skip meals as it has the opposite effect and your body will start reserving fat as it thinks it is being starved.
10. Spare calories by using spices and herbs for flavoring rather than butter or rich sauces. Garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme add lots of flavor without the fat.
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