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5 Steps to Start
Your Weight Loss Program |
by:
Nicholas
Webb |
Remember there’s more to you
than meets the eye. You’ve got personality, brains, feelings… in
short, all those things that make you, YOU. So why diet? After
all, you’re more than just a body, and things that really matter
can’t be measured on a scale.
That said, there are some very good sound reasons for dieting.
After all, dieting is not just for weight loss or weight gain.
No, the true meaning of ‘diet’ is in choosing foods and setting
eating habits that will keep you healthy, strong, and feeling
your best. It takes planning and dedication. It means setting
goals and following through. But it doesn’t have to be a chore.
No, with the right tools it can even be fun … especially when
you start to see the results that you’re looking for!
Before, choosing a diet, there are five extremely simple Steps,
which if you really apply you will probably end up losing weight
without even trying! Doesn’t that sound interesting. Really No
kidding … try the following:
Step 1) Always sit down when you eat, preferable at a table.
Don’t eat while standing, walking, driving or talking on the
phone.
Step 2) Don’t read or watch television while you eat.
Step 3) Eat only when your stomach is empty. At least 3 to 4
hours from your last meal.
Step 4) Don’t take a bite until you’ve already swallowed the
previous bite. Obvious? Try observing people and you’ll see them
stuffing their mouths, which are still full. They probably talk
at the same time! So, bite, chew, swallow, bite, chew, swallow.
Step 5) Don’t eat when you’re not hungry. No, I’m being serious
and I know that this sounds stupid. For example when at home
wait 5 minutes before taking second helpings. If you wait,
you’ll probably find that you’re no longer hungry, whereas if
you don’t wait you could probably eat thirds! Remember … Wait
five minutes before taking more.
A good diet doesn’t end when you finally reach your target goal.
Maintaining good nutrition, regular exercise and a healthy
lifestyle is a continuing process. Only this will give you the
energy to face the challenges of your busy day, boost your
self-image, and make you look and feel better.
And there’s no feeling like the satisfaction when you achieve
your goals by sticking to a sensible, healthy, diet plan.
Besides, where would we be without food? Changing your diet to
prevent or reverse heart disease, reduce your blood pressure, or
to get the better of your diabetes and, naturally to reach your
desired weight, is not just a matter of cutting out butter and
eggs and counting the amount of fat grams you eat each day. For
instance, most Americans get close to 40% of their calories from
fat! This is twice the recommended amount if you already suffer
from heart disease.
There are many misconceptions and confusion concerning fat these
days, some seem to make sense, others are just plain dumb!
Remember, concerning fat, several things are now known for sure.
It is known that most of us eat too much fat and that obesity is
a major health concern, increasing the risk for heart disease,
diabetes, hypertension, back pain and cancer. It is also known
that saturated fat, more than anything else, is responsible for
increasing our cholesterol levels.
I know it’s weird, but it’s been found, ironically, that when
people focus exclusively on eliminating cholesterol from their
daily diet they may unknowingly move on to a diet high in
saturated fats! Some people decide to become vegetarian, leaving
out meat and eggs, but the salad dressings, nuts and peanut
butter, for instance, do more damage than a lean steak! Message:
be careful what you eat, you may be surprised.
For more heart health related information visit
www.AllAbout-Heart-Disease.com - a site that offers
user-friendly articles, tips and advice for avoiding heart
disease, getting the edge on risk factors and living your life
to the full! |
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