Food
If it grows out of the ground, or you can pick it off a tree, chances are that it’s good for you.
Eliminate the problem. Get rid of temptation foods in your house. Don’t even bring them in.
Add a little Crystal Light to your water for a sweeter taste.
If you don’t have measuring cups available, use your fist to figure out correct portions. From chicken breasts to veggies to fruit, just about every portion you’ll eat is the size of your fist.
Make dining a pleasant ritual. Sit down and enjoy your food rather than eating on the go.
A great appetizer to order at an Asian restaurant or a sushi bar is edamame, steamed soybeans. They’re delicious, and you can fix them at home too. Just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds, then sprinkle a little sea salt on them, and enjoy.
Exercise
Thinking that you can’t get in shape because you don’t have two hours a day to exercise is just another excuse for doing nothing,” Bob insisted. “Start small, because small can only get bigger. Starting big means burning out, blowing out, getting injured – another reason you might quit altogether.
When Olympian Michael Phelps was in the pool swimming, what was he thinking about? He was thinking about one thing and that’s swimming faster. When Lance Armstrong was in a race, what was he thinking about? Pedaling faster.
Motivation
It is never too late to take charge of your life.
Use your food journal to keep track of what triggered you to overeat – negative emotions, stress, a celebration, or being with certain people. Identifying these trigger situations will help you put a stop to them.
The main thing is to make peace with your body now, before you try to change it. Accept where you are at the moment. Okay, you’re overweight. But how great that you’ve decided to do something about it!
My clients, particularly those who have to lose a lot of weight, are often very angst-ridden when they start. They say, “You’re going to take away the food I love! You’re going to make me do things I don’t want to do, which is why nothing has ever worked for me!” I try to get them to relax. This isn’t about beating yourself down but lifting yourself up. It involves realizing why your eating has gotten out of control and starting to think about food differently. I teach them how to work their favorite foods into their plan so they don’t ever feel deprived.
When you find yourself thinking, I’m going to get an ice cream cone because I’ve had such a bad day, just stop. Take a moment and ask yourself, Am I really hungry? Do I really want this? Why do I want it? The pause gets you thinking instead of simply acting on impulse.
Losing weight and keeping it off means balance, not going without treats for the rest of your life.
Wow. This was interesting.
Most my friends and family call me a health freak, but its good to know I’m not the only one.
I like to say I just choose health[ier] choices.
You really do have alot of fascinating articles throughout your blog!