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2003/05/01, 08:35 PM
:Here I go again, but now I am off to do cardio, see ya all later:) Sandy
10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO LOSE FAT WITHOUT EVEN TRYING
by Nick Nilsson
1. Eat smaller more frequent meals - not only is your
metabolism boosted every time you eat something, your body
can more efficiently process smaller meals. Instead of
having 3 large meals in a day, try to break them up into 5
or 6 smaller meals.
2. Drink more water - regular water intake helps to flush
away waste products in the body. Get at least six to eight
8 oz. glasses per day. An easy way to do this is to keep a
water bottle handy and drink from it frequently.
3. Be inefficient - do you need to go to the kitchen to get
a couple of things? Break it up into to two trips even if
you can do it in one. Being inefficient like this can easily
double your activity level, burning calories without even
trying.
4. Eat more protein - sources of protein include foods such
as chicken, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, lean red meats, etc.
Your body burns more calories processing protein than either
carbohydrates or fats. Protein also helps to support your
muscle tissue, which burns calories all day long!
5. Take the stairs instead of the elevator - any time you
can add in a little more physical activity, do it. This
doesn’t mean you need to slog up 20 flights of stairs. Even
a flight or two done regularly will add up.
6. Don’t let yourself get hungry - when you get hungry you
will have a much greater tendency to overeat when you do
finally get something to eat. As well, because your body is
starting to go into starvation mode, it will be much more
likely to hold onto whatever you give it.
7. Order small portions at restaurants - it’s tough to order
small french fries when "supersizing" your order is such a
great "value." Take note, however, your real savings will
occur in the calories that don’t end up on your backside.
8. Eat more fiber - fiber is very filling. By eating more
fiber you will find yourself full sooner. This feeling of
fullness will last a long time as well.
9. Wait 20 minutes between servings - your brain takes at
least 20 minutes to register that you’re full. By waiting
that long, you’ll give your brain a chance to realize that
you don’t really need any more food.
10. Cheat on your diet - one thing I always make my clients
promise is that they will cheat on their diet. The only
thing I ask that they do is to cheat ONLY when they have
planned to cheat. By planning when you are going to eat the
foods you crave, you take back control of your eating
habits.
This way you no longer "give in" to your cravings. You
"reward yourself" for sticking to proper nutritional habits.
Do this once or twice a week and you will feel far more in
control of your eating.
In conclusion, if you follow even a few of these 10 easy
tips in the long term, you will certainly notice a
difference in your overall weight and health.
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I will lift my own weight someday!!!!!
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