Funny how most of the time we start off a new year thinking about our weight and how we are going to conquer those unwanted pounds. I started with the best of intention in January, but it is the beginning of March and I have not shed any of those unwanted pounds. You know what? Its okay – sometimes life gets in the way. Things happen and you get off track. The important thing is to get going again. At least that’s what I do. So here are some tips I have found helpful to revisit. It helps me to stay on track and to get back on track. I hope you will find these tips helpful too.
Here are six tips to successfully manage your weight.
1) Do not skip meals
Eating three meals a day plus a mid morning and mid afternoon snack is essential in weight management. Eating breakfast in the morning jump-starts your metabolism. So don’t forget breakfast!
Note: Food is your body’s fuel: without it, your body cannot work as efficiently.
2) Drink plenty of water
Include 8 glasses of water in your daily schedule. Water intake will keep you adequately hydrated and it helps prevent overeating.
3) Exercise daily
Participate in physical activity daily. Always check with your physician or exercise physiologist for the appropriate workout regimen.
4) Cut down on portions
Portion your meals. Quarter of your plate, for example, one quarter should comprise a palm-size portion of lean protein, such as salmon or chicken breast; another quarter should comprise a fist-size portion of unrefined grain, such as brown rice; and one-half of your plate should be filled with a variety of colorful vegetables.
5) Include 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
- Eat at least 2-3 servings of fruit daily
- Avoid juice and canned fruit
- Eat fruits with the skin for added fiber and nutrients
- Have plenty of vegetables with lunch and dinner daily.
6) Double up on fiber
Choose whole-grain, high-fiber breads and cereals; choose whole-wheat pasta and rice instead of white; and include more dried beans in your meals to help you boost your fiber intake. Fiber helps fill you up faster, which can cause you to eat less and curb hunger. Most importantly, soluble fiber can help lower you cholesterol.
Soluble Fiber: oats, oat bran, barley, psyllium, legumes like dried beans and split peas, most fruits and vegetables.
Remember things happen. Don’t beat yourself up, just get back on track. Start with just one tip and keep adding other tips. Before you know it you’ll start seeing results!!
Smiles! FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach, Karen Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!! Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.
