It's December, and many people are weeks away from kicking off the New Year with a shiny, new resolution. If you fall into this category, does your plan for the New Year involve weight loss? If so, here are some valuable keys for safe and effective weight reduction.
Lead and Active Lifestyle: Aim to be more active in your daily life. Participate in exercises and activities that you enjoy, and aim for variety so you don't get bored.
Follow a Balanced Diet: Do not skip meals. Eat three balanced meals a day, including foods from each food group. And don't hesitate to have a healthy snack, in-between, if you're feeling low on energy.
Eat a Healthy Breakfast: Have a low-fat, high-fiber breakfast, such as whole grain cereal with fat-free milk. Studies show that people who skip breakfast are more likely to eat fatty foods all day long.
Cut Back on Calories: High-protein, high-fat, and high-carbohydrate diets work only because they force people to eat fewer calories overall. If you want to lose weight you have to eat fewer calories than you burn!
Eat Healthy Fats: Most North Americans eat far too much red meat, which is high in saturated fat and calories. Instead, opt for white-meat poultry, fish, shellfish, legumes, eggs, and tofu, all of which are excellent sources of protein, nutrients, and healthy fats.
Eat Smaller Portions: North Americans eat larger portions than the citizens of other countries, and we have the highest rates of obesity. Learn to eat until you are satisfied, then stop.
Snack Only When You are Hungry: If you are hungry between meals, eating a small snack will keep you from making poor food choices at your next meal. Choose healthy snacks like fruits or nuts.
Drink Plenty of Water: Sometimes, thirsty is misinterpreted as hunger, so you may end up eating when all you really need is a drink. Drinking a large glass of water half an hour before eating will help you eat smaller meals.
Compensate for Overindulgence: If you eat too much one day, make a conscious effort to eat less for the next few days and try to increase your activity level.
Stop Late-Night Snacking: This bad habit can add hundred of extra calories at a time when you are least likely to burn them off!
The secret to a lifetime of weight control is to eat sensibly and maintain an active lifestyle. Do both and you'll have a much greater chance of success when it comes to losing weight and maintaining that fine physique!
Via: Nutrition for Life
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