- Eat less
- Move more
Cut Down on Added Sugars and Fats
Sugar and fat are foods high in calories and easily consumed because of the form in which they are mostly available. For example, a can of pop can contain up to 12 teaspoons of sugar. Fat is higher in energy than both carbohydrates and protein (about twice as calorific) and liquid fats are easily consumed and digested. Being somewhat strict with these foods will reduce the energy density of your diet.Eat a High-Fibre Diet
Dietitians recommend roughly 30-40 grams of fiber per day for adults. Most people only get around half that. Fiber has a lot going for it. For one thing, it doesn't slip down the throat as easily as added sugars and fats because you generally need to bite or chew more. And then when you do eat fibrous foods, digestion takes longer and you feel full for longer. Fiber foods are whole grains, beans, fruit and vegetables and nuts and seeds.Eat Less Refined Carbohydrate, and More Vegetable Protein
To boost your fiber intake, make most of your breads and cereals whole grain, and then replace some animal protein with beans and whole grains and nuts, but go easy on the nuts because they contain a lot of fat. Replacing animal protein with vegetable protein will also boost the nutrient density and fiber of your diet.Try Cutting One Meal in Half
The idea of using a mini-meal to reduce calorie intake is not new, but it is one way of reducing your intake of food energy. You could use two mini-meals a day, but you have to be careful not reach a situation where you are overwhelmed by hunger and overeat at the next meal, or your body slips into starvation mode and slows metabolism. Mini-meals are just another way of cutting calories. The strategy is to use half-portions of everything you would normally eat. Be sure to make it healthy choices.Exercise in Front of the TV
Most of us have busy lives and finding time to exercise is one of the hurdles we face when trying to stay in shape. While it's good to get outside and exercise, or go to gym where you can socialize, doing some exercise in front of the TV can help, although perhaps it should not be seen as an excuse to increase TV viewing! Stationary exercise bikes or mini trampolines are good choices for movement exercise, and dumbbells are easily assimilated free weights that you can use.This idea often suits people who hate to exercise. The distraction of television helps.
Walk or Run with a Dog
Having an animal companion on exercise walks or runs can help people who are reluctant to stick to an exercise schedule. Dogs are usually only too happy to get out and about and it helps them stay fit as well.Learn to Love Vegetarian
Choose vegetarian meals often. Make these meals vegan, which means no animal products at all -- no meats, cheese or eggs or milk. Vegan meals are a way of lowering the energy density of a meal without compromising nutrient density.Join a Group Exercise Class
If you exercise with friends, or at least companions, you are more likely to stick to your physical activity program. Join a group exercise program like aerobics, dance, spin bike, or Pilates.Move More During Non-Exercise Hours
The technical name for non-exercise movement is NEAT or non-exercise activity thermogenesis. This applies to things like housework, gardening, walk to shops, play with kids, moving more at the office, and so on. Doing lots of this, as opposed to sitting at a screen really does help you burn excess calories. Think about how you can do this in your daily schedule.Eat More Fresh Food and Less Packaged and Fast Food
Fresh foods have less salt and, importantly, less hidden sugars and fats. Fruits, veges, beans, grains and seeds are good starting points. With fresh meats, buy cuts that enable you to trim the fat.Regard a fast food meal as a treat, and reserve it for perhaps once a fortnight, and even then try to forgo the large fries and Coke!
Stick to those 10 tips and see the fat fly from your waist, arms, legs, hips and buttocks.
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