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 Losing Weight - Eight Common Sense Ways |
09 Mar 09 |
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By: Bercle George |
Losing Weight - Eight Common Sense Ways
There are many things you can do to lose weight, and they don't have to
involve mind-numbing will power, starvation or fad diets. Here are
eight common sense ideas that can help you start shedding those pounds
in a healthy, sensible manner.
Curb Your Drinking for Sensible Weight Loss : Did you know that alcohol
contributes to those extra calories that end up causing you to gain
weight? Too much alcohol in your diet can cause you to lower your
inhibitions and thus increase your appetite. Just as drinking alcohol
can cause you to impair your judgment about driving, it can cause you
to choose the wrong things to eat. Of course, this doesn't mean that
you have to cut alcohol out of your life completely. In fact, many
studies have shown that low to moderate amounts of red wine can
actually be good for your cardiovascular system.
Use the Food Pyramid to Decide What to Eat : If you feel like you have
no clue as to what you should eat, use the very common sense food
pyramid to guide your choices. The food pyramid shows you that it is
smart to eat diverse types of foods, not just one food. According to
the federal government's food pyramid, this is a great way to keep your
calories in line. Use the food pyramid to make sure you are eating
enough foods from certain groups. Are you overeating certain types of
foods? Are your servings too small or too big? Let the pyramid guide
you.
Use Less Sodium to Lose Weight : One of the easiest things you can do
to lose weight is to cut back on salt and sodium. Why should you cut
back on salt? Salt itself does not cause you to lose weight, but many
salty foods also happen to be high in fat. Salty foods can also cause
you to experience water retention and bloating.
Eat Lots of Whole Grains : Choose foods made from whole grains, such as
rice, wheat, corn and oats. These are often naturally low in fat. They
are full of fiber, minerals and vitamins. Whole grains are always a
good bet.
Choose the Right Kinds of Beverages : Even if you are eating all the
right foods, choosing the wrong kinds of beverages can ruin an
otherwise sensible diet. Avoid beverages containing high amounts of
processed ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup. However,
drinking sugary beverages can be part of healthy diet if done so in
moderation.
Cut Down on Your Saturated Fats : The single most important thing you
can do to eat a healthy, balanced diet that can help you lose weight is
to cut back on fat. More specifically, cutting out on saturated fats is
one of the most effective ways to cut calories from your diet. Foods
rich in saturated fats include meats, eggs and dairy products.
Choose the Right Kinds of Fats : That said, you don't have to give up
on fats forever. In fact, eating fats is absolutely necessary as part
of a whole, balanced diet. Fats are what help food taste good - what
makes food satisfying. The human body needs fats to function properly.
Choose healthy, heart-friendly fats such as olive oil, and the
essential fatty acids that can be found in fish and nuts.
Incorporate a Variety of Vegetables and Fruits into Your Daily Diet :
Instead of eating less, eat more - fruits and vegetables, that is.
These are packed with minerals, vitamins and fiber. Be adventurous and
choose according to color, scent, texture and size. Dieticians tell us
that the greater variety of fruits and vegetables that you eat, the
better for your body.
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