Healthy Weight Loss
What Is A Diet
The word "diet" is a four-letter word at Healthy Weight Loss. The mere word conjures up images of starvation and uncontrollable cravings. Numerous studies show that the majority of people who diet and lose weight gain the weight back and then some.
Dieting is obviously not the answer to successful weight loss so what is? Changing eating habits and making positive lifestyle changes related to food.
Here are a few quick tips to get you started with healthy eating habits:
Switch from drinking soda (including diet soda) to drinking water. If you drink multiple sodas per day, start by switching one per day gradually eliminating soda altogether. Add a lemon slice for refreshing flavour. By reducing the number of empty calories you take in from soda, you will make great strides toward losing weight.
White is the enemy. Processed foods are white; stripped of their natural goodness and can cause spikes in blood sugar. Start eating brown – brown rice, wheat pasta, fiber-rich bread, etc.
Nutrition for Weight Loss
Colour your meals. Add colourful produce (both fruit and veggies) to your meals. More colours translates to more nutrients and flavour.
Eat 5-6 small meals per day and don't skip breakfast. Eating throughout the day will keep your metabolism in high gear. When we go long periods without eating, our bodies go into starvation mode slowing our metabolism to the point where we ultimately store fat instead of burn calories.
Downsize your plate. Eating healthier does not mean you can eat more. Portion control is necessary.
1 serving of lean protein = palm of your hand
1 serving of complex carbs (whole grains) = one cupped hand
1 serving of complex carbs (fresh fruits/veggies) = two cupped hands together
Keep on track – write it down. Keep a food journal of what you have eaten and portion size. It will help you determine if you are "cheating" while keeping you on track to reach success.
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