Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
Start the planning your daily healthy eating plan, consider where you already. You might want to keep a food diary for one week, one day or more. Writing down everything you eat and drink then compare with what the food pyramid suggests you should be eat, This will offer a better idea of what you need to add to your diet -probably fruits, vegetables and whole grains- and what you could cut back on -for example: fat, meat, salt, -.
Here are some TIPS to get you eating better:
Swap soda with water, Water is calorie-free and makes you feel full, which is important if you’re trying to lose weight. Water is also vital if you’re exercising more than you used to. Don’t think that just switching to diet soda is good enough; getting rid of all carbonated beverages is better for you.
Get whole grains at breakfast. Try oatmeal, toast on whole-grain bread, a whole-wheat English muffin, even leftover brown rice in an omelet. Starting your day with whole grains makes you feel full longer, and we all can use more fiber.
fruit for snacks. Most people don’t get anywhere near the recommended number of servings of fruit daily. Get closer by packing whole fruit, natural applesauce or single servings of mixed fruit in light syrup for snacks throughout the day.
Eat more often. Conventional diet wisdom lately is that eating more often during the day prevents blood sugar spikes and makes you feel full, even if you’re consuming fewer calories. Go for five or six eating sessions a day rather than the usual three.
Plan ahead. Take time on the weekend to plan your menu—breakfasts, lunches and dinners—and do as much of your shopping and prep work in advance as you can. Being prepared makes it easy to stick to your healthy diet plan.
Try more beans. Americans eat almost 200 pounds of meat, poultry and fish a year, way more than anyone else in the world. Cut your meat intake (and therefore your fat intake) by using beans instead of meat at least one meal a week. Beans are rich in fiber and can help lower cholesterol.
Look for ways to add veggies. It’s easy to add vegetables to salads, pasta sauces and rice dishes in addition to just eating them as sides. Each meal, think about ways to add a vegetable, and if you can, do it.
Eating healthy becomes second nature after a while. Once you’ve lived with your healthy eating plan for a few weeks you won’t even miss the unhealthy junk you were eating before.
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Friday, December 19th, 2008
A Weight Loss Plateau is a period that occurs while dieting when the body exhibits zero to minimal results in regards to weight loss. A Weight Loss Plateau may last for a few days, or several weeks.
Weight Loss Plateaus are often confused with stagnated weight loss which occurs when the weight loss plan is too restricted in calories and the body struggles to maintain life itself. On that note, be certain that your weight loss plan is wise in the area of daily calories, taking great care to make healthy selections from those oh-so-important Food Groups housed within the Great Food Pyramid.
Our tips for getting over the Weight Loss Plateau include:Support groups can assist in keeping you motivated to lose weight during this rough spot.
- Ensure that you are experiencing a true Weight Loss Plateau rather than Diet Stagnation.
- Keep in mind that weight loss takes time. The body must slowly adjust to all the good things you’re doing for it!
- Strengthen your Willpower. Without Willpower and determination, it will be almost impossible to conquer the Great Weight Loss Plateau.
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- As the body drops pounds, calorie needs decrease. Make sure that you’re not consuming too many calories to support your goal weight.
- If you’re eating the same foods day in and day out, change-up your weight loss plan which in turn can help boost the metabolism.
- Exercise can help you over the Weight Loss Plateau. Boost up your current routine another 15 minutes per day.
If you have a lot of pounds to lose, you may experience several Weight Loss Plateaus amid your Weight Loss Journey. In my personal experience, every ten pounds lost made a new Weight Loss Plateau surface.
Finally, keep in mind that good things come to those who patiently wait.
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