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1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 1: Drink plenty of water or calorie-free beverages.One of our biggest mistakes is we sometimes confuse thirst with hunger and end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water or non-carbonated calorie free beverage is all we needed. ( If you don't like plain water, try a sugar free calorie free drink mix. )
1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 2: Think about what you can do to clean up your diet, not what you should take out. Focus on eating 3-6 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, eliminate sweets and have healthy snacks.
( This sounds like a lot to have do, but it is well worth it, because you will be meeting your fiber goals and feeling more satisfied from the volume of food. And the extra fiber will help your body digest better and cleanse itself. )
Overeating won't be an issue because the right amount of fruits and vegetables displaces fat in your diet. Not to mention the countless health benefits fruits and vegetables have from the
disease-preventing qualities of phytochemicals found in many varieties of produce.
Phytochemical examples are: lycopene in tomatoes, isoflavones in soy and flavanoids in fruits
Best way to work vegetables into your meals is through veggie or fruit salads. " Not Store Bought Salads " On Frittatas, pilafs, soups, or sandwiches, it is easy to buy vegetables and incorporate them into your meal.
1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 3: Determine if you're really hungry or just in need of a snack and a cool drink.
" Hunger Feelings alert your body telling you that you need fuel, so if your craving doesn't come from hunger, eating will never satisfy it. This is a major reason it's hard to lose weight. " Get to Know Real Hunger Signals"
When you finish eating, you should feel alert and better -- not tired or stuffed.
(Your stomach is only the size of an apple, so it does not need to be overfilled with food to fill it comfortably.) Keep your portions very reasonable. You don't have to clean off your plate or have more than one helping. This will get you more in touch with your feelings of hunger and fullness.
1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 4: Nighttime snacks are killers so make good choices. Poor eating usually occurs frequently after dinner.
Do not give in to grabbing a bag of chips or cookies while sitting in front of the television and expect to lose weight or get fit. Don’t eat out of habit eat because you think you are hungry.
Don’t punish yourself. Come up with low-calorie snack options or foods low in carbs and high in Protein.
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1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 5: Do not put your favorite food off limits to lose weight as that is the number one way to trigger (rebound) overeating,
Instead of cutting out your favorite foods completely, become a smarter shopper by buying small portions of what you like instead of family size or a weeks worth.
"Moderation is the best way to enjoy your favorite foods without going overboard"
1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 6: Stock your kitchen with fresh fruit, and almonds along with fresh peanut butter. These can be every bit as delicious as any other dessert.
1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 7: Eat 3 or 4 mini-meals during the day.By eating fewer calories than your body burns, you will lose weight and maintain energy. But when you're hungry all the time, eating fewer calories can be challenging and takes getting used to.
By eating 4-5 meals or snacks per day you will be able to control your appetite and weight easier.
Divide your daily calories into smaller meals and snacks and enjoy them as early in the day as possible.Dinner should not be the time to make up for all the food or meals you missed in the day.
1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 8: Eat protein with every meal to give yourself a better advantage.Protein is better to eat than carbohydrates or fats, and can be a great weapon in weight loss and control.
Higher protein Diets and moderate carbs, together with a lifestyle of regular exercise, have the best potential to speed up weight loss. Having a cup of soup instead of pasta saves 150+ calories.
Protein will maintain muscle mass and force your body to burn fat while keeping you feeling full.Healthy sources of protein, are yogurt, cheese, nuts, and beans, try to make them a part of all meals and snacks.
1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 9: Always add spices to your food for a flavor boost that can help you feel satisfied and also help your metabolism run more efficiently and lose more weight.
Food with more flavors will stimulate your taste buds and satisfy you so you won't eat as much.For a sweet tooth fix suck on a hard candy with a long-lasting burst of flavor and only a few calories.
1SlimFigure™ Diet Tip 10: Stock your kitchen with healthy foods that are convenient.Ready to eat meals and snacks set you up for success. A healthy 5 or 10 minute meal gives optimum results. |
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