1. Eat breakfast. Prepare something healthy. Try high-fiber cereals such as Kashi GoLean, Bran Buds, Fiber One (these have about 13 grams per serving) or hot oatmeal like Quaker Oatmeal with a tablespoon of raisins plus a cup of nonfat milk and a cup of berries to go. Just have something like a piece of fruit to get your body energize.
2. Eat smaller meals more frequently. If you're used to three squares, break each of your meals into smaller meals by just taking an item or two to eat a couple of hours later. For example, your lunch can be split apart - at 10am, yogurt or crackers; noon, sandwich; 3 pm, cup of soup or fruit. This will get your metabolism busy by fueling frequently.
3. Drink water. Everyone knows having a glass of water before every meal, between every meal and before, during and after you exercise, suppressing appetite. It keeps you hydrated and healthy.
4. Exercise! Get off that couch, and walk at least 30 minutes or 2/15 minutes. Add to that aerobic activity light weight training or work with elastic bands. The workouts get more challenging as you grow fitter.
5. Portion control. At home or dining out, most people eat way more than they need. The main dish like steak or chicken should be no bigger than the size of you palm of your hand. eat Eat seconds of salad and vegetables and they should be steamed, not dripped with butter. Use smaller dishes and plate entrees in the kitchen, thinking you are having a bigger meal but not.
1 comment:
These are some great tips! I've been doing a few of them myself and since I've started my quest I've lost at whole 12 pounds.
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