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1.
Eat smaller more frequent meals - not only
is your metabolism boosted every time you eat
something, your body can more efficiently process
smaller meals. Instead of having 3 large meals
in a day, try to break them up into 5 or 6 smaller
meals.
2.
Drink more water - regular water intake
helps to flush away waste products in the body.
Get at least six to eight 8 oz. glasses per
day. An easy way to do this is to keep a water
bottle handy and drink from it frequently.
3.
Be inefficient - do you need to go to the
kitchen to get a couple of things? Break it
up into to two trips even if you can do it in
one. Being inefficient like this can easily
double your activity level, burning calories
without even trying.
4.
Eat more protein - sources of protein include
foods such as chicken, fish, eggs, dairy, beans,
lean red meats, etc. Your body burns more calories
processing protein than either carbohydrates
or fats. Protein also helps to support your
muscle tissue, which burns calories all day
long!
5.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator -
any time you can add in a little more physical
activity, do it. This doesn't mean you need
to slog up 20 flights of stairs. Even a flight
or two done regularly will add up.
6.
Don't let yourself get hungry - when you
get hungry you will have a much greater tendency
to overeat when you do finally get something
to eat. As well, because your body is starting
to go into starvation mode, it will be much
more likely to hold onto whatever you give it.
7.
Order small portions at restaurants - it's
tough to order small french fries when "supersizing"
your order is such a great "value."
Take note, however, your real savings will occur
in the calories that don't end up on your backside.
8.
Eat more fiber - fiber is very filling.
By eating more fiber you will find yourself
full sooner. This feeling of fullness will last
a long time as well.
9.
Wait 20 minutes between servings - your
brain takes at least 20 minutes to register
that you're full. By waiting that long, you'll
give your brain a chance to realize that you
don't really need any more food.
10.
Cheat on your diet - one thing I always
make my clients promise is that they will cheat
on their diet. The only thing I ask that they
do is to cheat ONLY when they have planned to
cheat. By planning when you are going to eat
the foods you crave, you take back control of
your eating habits.
This
way you no longer "give in" to your
cravings. You "reward yourself" for
sticking to proper nutritional habits. Do this
once or wice a week and you will feel far more
in control of your eating.
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In
conclusion, if you follow even a few of these
10 easy tips in the long term, you will certainly
notice a difference in your overall weight and
health.
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