Yes, I know if I put this title on a book I would make MILLIONS. BUT, I'm crazy so I won't do that. I am also NOT A DIETITICIAN, NURSE, or DOCTOR of any kind. (there's your warning)
There is no secret drink, pill, injection, food or even diet.
The secret is NO SECRET AT ALL!!
Come on!! We REALLY all know the 'secret to weight loss'.
EAT RIGHT and exercise. Do not eat more than you need. If you are not hungry put that spoon, fork, or handful of food DOWN.. WALK AWAY!!
You should never feel stuffed, that means you over ate. That is not a good thing. To be full means to no longer feel hunger pains, it does not mean to feel your stomach stretched out.
You should never feel stuffed, that means you over ate. That is not a good thing. To be full means to no longer feel hunger pains, it does not mean to feel your stomach stretched out.
FOOD IS NOT YOUR FREIND... Unless you want it to be.
Want some chips? GREAT!!! Choose the baked kind.
Sugar craving... That crisp pink lady apple looks GOOD!! Want some protein with that? Add some all natural peanut butter too it.
I personally hate red delicious apples. Get adventurous in the fruit aisle. Grab fruits you've never tried before. A tip to know what is freshest is to get the cheapest. They want the fruit to sale, not rot. Don't be afraid to ask the person stocking the fruit and veggies too. They are usually wonderful help in telling you what is the freshest items.
Going out to eat? See if you can order the lunch portion. If not get a to go box WITH your meal. Immediately divide that dinner in half. You have lunch for the next day.
Got the munchies? My kids love baby carrots. Sometimes dipped in an all natural dressing, some times plain. Cut fruit, grapes, sliced veggies etc...
Eat before you feel starving. You are more likely to over eat when that happens. If you feel you are just starving eat a salad first, not the bread in that bread basket. Try to eat the same time 5-6 times a day. Small meals or snacks. In the mid morning I like a snack of mixed nuts. There is a brand of natural granola bars that cost the same as the others, are great tasting, and have nothing fake in them.
Oh.. I understand.. You do not like fruit or veggies.. SO!! Really.. Pick a fruit or vegetable and eat just a bite a day for 30 days. You'll end up liking it.
WATER, WATER, WATER and more WATER... DROP THE SODA!!!
There are options of flavored water out there with NO artificial sugar or natural sugar added. Just water and flavor. I have a soda water maker. I carbonate the water and add 100% fruit juice to it. The kids even like this!!
DRINK WATER!!!
Do I REALLY need to say something about exercise? I didn't think you would want me to, but oh well.. It's MY blog. :p~~
WALK, WALK, and WALK some more. Take the stairs, even if it is two flights. That would be two more flights of stairs than you walked yesterday. Park FAR away from the entrance of the store. Little things can make BIG differences.
Before I started to write this my kids were eating some ice cream, I was eating frozen yogurt. Make small changes a little at a time. You should NEVER look like those super models that starve themselves. Most likely your body was not meant to be like that. In most cases it is not normal or natural.
Make good choices and your body will thank you.
