Solution to avoid eating fatty foods?
Question:
I am not fat or in any way overweight, but I could stand to tone up a bit. I am starting an exercise plan but I'll be needing to revamp my eating habits in order to see results.
What are some good food options that can curb my cravings?
Answers:
if u really love fried stuff, cook at hom and use olive oil.
the greeks, italians and spanish people do this and they are very healthy.
no kfc, mcdonalds. do u know they take the fat from the beef and squash it with the lean stuff to make something that is 50 percent fat. those are ur "juicy" burgers.
well, its easier to eat canned food, fast food .
high carbohydrate concentrated foods will only temporarily reduce ur huner. instead of chips, eat nuts. instead of a bowl of raisins, eat a bowl of grapes- less caloriess gained and a fuller feeling.
use smaller plates. psychologically u will feel full.
make it a rule not to eat while watching tv as u will tend to overeat.
chew ur food and eat slowly. it takes a while for our stomach to tell our brain that we are full.
other thing is senasation satiety. ever wondered why people want to haeve a piece of chocolte, ice cream or cake after a huge meal? its because the body i.e. the taste buds crave all tastes protein, sweet, sour, etc. so eat a little of everything.
instead of having 3 big meals. eat 5-6 smaller meals.
ur metabolism will be revved up and u will be eating food instead of snacking.
never miss ur breakfast since ur body is in famine mode after being hungry for more than 9-10 hours the whole nmight.
ur meatabolism will go down and u will generally have a very heavy lunch.
when u crash diet,oover the course of a few days, it becomes psycholofgically overbearing and when u start eatig, u tend to gorge. this is why most crash dieters don't lose weight.
avoid artificial sweeteners and if u must splenda is the best. honey has natural bioflavonoids.
never ever use sweet n low ( saccharin).
a teaspoonful of cinnamon a day sprinkled on ur toast or cereal does wonders to reduce ur cholesterol and blood sugar.
chilli and peppers are scientifically proven to revv up ur metabolism that is help u lose weight. eat a little of them.
drink plenty of water. drink green tea.
salad dressings- some are very high in calories andd fats so be careful.
look out for serving size. on a bottle of gatorade, it will be written 60 calories. then when u read further u realize there are 2.5 servings per bottle. so be aware in this regard with all stuff.
lunges - one foot forward and bend that knee putting most ur weight onit. do a few reps. then do the same on the other leg.
squats - stand straight and then go down as if u were sitting on a chair. do as many as u can.
stepper - stepper is extremely effective( speaking from experience)
treadmill- put it on incline and do an uphll climb. gret for legs, butt.
aerobics- get some dvds or videos from ur local library. newer ones are better.
walking and jogging are good too. try yoga and pilates too.
try baking your foods and use seasonings for taste
try sweet grapes and watermelon or any other of your favorite fruits when you want sweets, if you have something your about to eat and you know you shouldnt pour pepper all over the food then youll be sure you wont eat it.
Low Carb Dieting Tip
Your rate of metabolism dictates how many calories you burn. Heredity, gender, age, body size. diet and nutrition, activity level, and your overall health factor in on determining how high or low your metabolism is. It is normal for metabolism levels to lower as a person ages. Because of this it is important to begin stepping up your exercise routines in your thirties and forties.
Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Eat Regularly - Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day will give you energy throughout the day--helping you to burn calories. Whereas, calories eaten during larger meals tend to get stored as fat.
Maintain a Balanced Diet - Not only how often you eat is important, but your food choices are equally as important. Nurture you body with the appropriate balance of protein and carbs.
Eating whole foods rather than processed food gives your digestive system a workout that burns calories. For example: choose an apple over apple juice.
Workout with Weights - Building muscle mass will replace stored fat. As you build muscle tissue your metabolism increases.
Don't Forget Cardio - You need to get that heart rate up and breathe a little heavier. Twenty to thirty minutes of cardiovascular activity 5 days a week is recommended. Brisk walking or swimming are good. Or utilize exercise equipment (exercise bike, treadmill, or elliptical trainer).
juicy fruits and vegetables, yogurt, jello these are ur best options...if u have trouble keeping the food from ur mouth try chewing gum
carbs before exercising and believe it or not protein makes us feel full carrots cooked or not bananas eat as much watermelon as you want you may get the runs but it is made mostly of water like lettuce
It's tough if you eat at fast food places. Try eating all the fruit or vegetables you can eat. It will fill your stomach and you won't have any desire for fatty foods.
get "Alli" otc. It used to be an RX and it eliminates fat when you eat it thru your bowels, so... you don't want to eat much fat, or you will definitely know it, thus it teaches you when you have had too much fat intake. it works!
Eat only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Nothing other than water in between. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%.
Chew each morsel at least 32 times. Do not touch articles of food or the cutlery in between. This will activate ur body to generate strong signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals.
Take light exercises and brisk walks (minimum 20 min duration) regularly preferably twice a day.
U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time. Do not be in a hurry. It is however to be noted that one cannot change the shape or size of different parts of the body.
u can try brushing ur teeth more often. it makes ur mouth feel more clean and fresh.. and makes u feel/think that u dont want to eat certain foods bc you feel that u want to keep ur mouth feeling clean.
u can also try eating more furits instead of junky stuff.. bc fruits will make u feel more full.
You do need some fat in your diet, but you should avoid all Trans fats. Those are the fats you get when you eat things that are fried. You want to stick to olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, and I can't believe it's not butter. Those are the only things that don't have trans fats in them. Other oils and butter and margarine are bad for you. Of course all fast foods are bad. It's ok to have dressing on your salads.
Instead of frying a lot of your foods, try baking or grilling your foods, it's much healthier.
Eat fruit or vegetables when you are hungry. If you aren't trying to lose weight, there are tortilla chips that are made that are baked and not fried that are very good, use those instead of the fried ones. Also, popcorn isn't bad for you if you don't put the butter on it.
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