Simple Tips for Losing Weight
Posted by
Tracii H.
Losing weight should not be about counting calories, following a fad diet, deprivation, over-exercising, or obsessing about food 23 hours per day. There are simple, enjoyable things that you can do to jumpstart your own metabolism to burn fat and lose weight--
Eat breakfast. Breakfast should be the largest meal of the day. It should be protein-rich and should include some form of whole grain. Eggs, soymilk or rice milk, tofu, a protein-rich smoothie, or some other form of healthy protein should be included, along with a slice of whole grain toast, a piece of fruit, whole grain cereal with low-fat or soymilk, or yogurt (plain, no sugar). If you aren't hungry upon waking, you have eaten too much too close to bedtime and should make an effort to stop. Breakfast gets the metabolism in gear for the rest of the day and provides fuel for the mind and body.
Eat 6 small meals per day instead of 3 large ones. Breakfast should be the largest, then lunch, followed by a small but filling dinner. 3 snacks like almonds, fruit, or some other natural, whole food should be eaten between meals to keep the blood sugar on an even keel and prevent overeating at meals.
Stay hydrated. Drinking 8-8 ounce glasses of pure water daily aids in weight loss and is neccessary for good health. Herbal tea like chamomile, peppermint, jasmine, or some other non-caffeinated variety counts toward this. If plain water is hard to drink enough of, add a slice of lemon or lime and some ice.
Simple Tips for Losing Weight
Posted by Tracii H.
Losing weight should not be about counting calories, following a fad diet, deprivation, over-exercising, or obsessing about food 23 hours per day. There are simple, enjoyable things that you can do to jumpstart your own metabolism to burn fat and lose weight-- Eat breakfast. Breakfast should be the largest meal of the day. It should be protein-rich and should include some form of whole grain. Eggs, soymilk or rice milk, tofu, a protein-rich smoothie, or some other form of healthy protein should be included, along with a slice of whole grain toast, a piece of fruit, whole grain cereal with low-fat or soymilk, or yogurt (plain, no sugar). If you aren't hungry upon waking, you have eaten too much too close to bedtime and should make an effort to stop. Breakfast gets the metabolism in gear for the rest of the day and provides fuel for the mind and body. Eat 6 small meals per day instead of 3 large ones. Breakfast should be the largest, then lunch, followed by a small but filling dinner. 3 snacks like almonds, fruit, or some other natural, whole food should be eaten between meals to keep the blood sugar on an even keel and prevent overeating at meals. Stay hydrated. Drinking 8-8 ounce glasses of pure water daily aids in weight loss and is neccessary for good health. Herbal tea like chamomile, peppermint, jasmine, or some other non-caffeinated variety counts toward this. If plain water is hard to drink enough of, add a slice of lemon or lime and some ice.