Seven Eating Habits that Make a Difference on the Scale

Posted Apr 11, 2009 by gergesa28 / comments 0 comments / Print / Font Size Decrease font size Increase font size

seven simple steps to keep you looking fit.

Anyone can enjoy a healthy diet and keep their weight under control without feeling hungry all the time by using these seven simple steps.

1-for eating a meal always drink a glass of water. Water filter stomach so your not as hungry. Any cravings that you have can be relieved with a glass of water. Any cravings are not for food but actually cravings for water. Your body may simply be feeling dehydrated. Soft drinks and coffee cause more to hydration. Plain water is what your body wants. In fact many of Hollywood's top celebrities always carry a bottle of water around to put out any food cravings.

2-Salads are what you should always start your meal with. The main reason being that salads are low in calories and fill you up. Go for an olive oil and vinegar dressing instead of opting in for fatty creamy dressings. Eat salads whenever possible during lunch or dinner. For a low calorie snack you can try some veggies in non-fat ranch dressing.

3- eating at home use smaller plates. Large plates entice you to eat larger portions. Restaurant owners are well aware of this fact, that is why restaurants tend to have larger plates. The larger plates encourage you to buy larger portions of food, thus resulting in bigger profits to the restaurant.

4-If you are eating out while dieting split an entrée with the person you are dinning with.

5-For breakfast try eating more oatmeal or scrambled eggs, both are low fat healthy meals that fill you up and give you the energy you need in the morning. Countless professional athletes swear by these two breakfast items.

6-Grilled and skinless chicken is great for lunch and dinner. It is low in fat, high in protein, which is what models and bodybuilders recommend in their diets. Grilled chicken can be prepared in countless ways, that way you don't have to eat it the same way each day of the week. Some of the choices you have include, chicken fajitas, teriyaki chicken, chicken caeser salad, chicken and pasta, and even barbecued chicken.

7-Choose the right desert. Instead of going for that triple brownie fudge Sundae/ heart attack, go with a simple yet delicious fruit salad composed of, apples, grapes, bananas, mango slices, strawberries, topped with light whip cream.

If you are able to stick to these simple seven habits, you should see a significant difference in your bathroom scale.

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