Ten Things You Need to Do If You Want to Get Rid of the Love Handles.
Losing a few pounds doesn't have to be a chore or expensive, either. As long as you can read the labels on the foods you purchase, you can be mindful of your intake of things such as fat, carbohydrates, sugars, etc. If you're disciplined enough, it doesn't have to cost you any more than you would normally spend at the grocery store. Here are ten practical things to keep in mind if shedding a few pounds is a priority:
1. Scale WAY back on the cake, soda, ice cream, etc. No, a piece of cake for Grandma's birthday isn't going to do significant damage. But if you're trying to drop some pounds, why would you risk it? These processed foods often contain extra fat and sugar that you may not even be aware of -- even if you read the labels.
2. Exercise more. This will help to burn fat and control your appetite. Walk, jog, swim, ride a bike; anything that will get your heart pumping. If your current health condition prohibits anything strenuous, consult with your doctor.
3. Know your fat-to-carb ratio. It's not necessarily just fats or just carbs that lead to weight gain. It's a combination of both. Obviously, if the intake of both is high, you'll gain weight. Figure out what's best for you. I'm not saying to eliminate both completely, as that's not good either, but begin to slowly scale back on one or the other until you start to see the results you want.
4. Cut out the fat. Read the labels. If you're a meat-eater, choose low-fat varieties of fish, skinless chicken, reduced-fat ground turkey, etc. When I cook chicken, I use my kitchen shears and cut off all visible fat. A pain in the neck? Yes. But my health is worth the effort.
5. Scale back on the sweets. As I said earlier, a piece of cake or pie every so often certainly won't do major damage. But if you have a sweet tooth, you have to discipline yourself to limit how much sugar you're ingesting.
6. Don't overdo the booze. If you drink too much, it changes to fat. Bottom line.
7. Eat smaller meals more often. This will tend to curb your appetite a little more. If you starve yourself all day, you tend to overeat at dinner. Not a good thing, especially when dinner is generally the highest-calorie meal of the day.
8. Occupy your time. Get yourself a hobby. If you have something that will divert your attention, you'll have less time to think about food.
9. Switch to healthy foods. Eat raw fruits and vegetables as often as possible. Avoid fried and processed foods. Natural foods will provide you with the fat-burning qualities you need.
10. Eat less, but don't go hungry. Eating low fat tends to make you less satisfied. Don't give in to the temptation. If you have to snack, pick things that are low in fat or carbs. If you're disciplined enough to follow these 10 rules, you shouldn't have difficulty shedding the pounds.
It may be difficult to make the adjustment at first. But if you stick with it, you'll see results. Just don't do anything drastic at first. Slowly begin to tweak your diet and see what works best for you. - 17274
1. Scale WAY back on the cake, soda, ice cream, etc. No, a piece of cake for Grandma's birthday isn't going to do significant damage. But if you're trying to drop some pounds, why would you risk it? These processed foods often contain extra fat and sugar that you may not even be aware of -- even if you read the labels.
2. Exercise more. This will help to burn fat and control your appetite. Walk, jog, swim, ride a bike; anything that will get your heart pumping. If your current health condition prohibits anything strenuous, consult with your doctor.
3. Know your fat-to-carb ratio. It's not necessarily just fats or just carbs that lead to weight gain. It's a combination of both. Obviously, if the intake of both is high, you'll gain weight. Figure out what's best for you. I'm not saying to eliminate both completely, as that's not good either, but begin to slowly scale back on one or the other until you start to see the results you want.
4. Cut out the fat. Read the labels. If you're a meat-eater, choose low-fat varieties of fish, skinless chicken, reduced-fat ground turkey, etc. When I cook chicken, I use my kitchen shears and cut off all visible fat. A pain in the neck? Yes. But my health is worth the effort.
5. Scale back on the sweets. As I said earlier, a piece of cake or pie every so often certainly won't do major damage. But if you have a sweet tooth, you have to discipline yourself to limit how much sugar you're ingesting.
6. Don't overdo the booze. If you drink too much, it changes to fat. Bottom line.
7. Eat smaller meals more often. This will tend to curb your appetite a little more. If you starve yourself all day, you tend to overeat at dinner. Not a good thing, especially when dinner is generally the highest-calorie meal of the day.
8. Occupy your time. Get yourself a hobby. If you have something that will divert your attention, you'll have less time to think about food.
9. Switch to healthy foods. Eat raw fruits and vegetables as often as possible. Avoid fried and processed foods. Natural foods will provide you with the fat-burning qualities you need.
10. Eat less, but don't go hungry. Eating low fat tends to make you less satisfied. Don't give in to the temptation. If you have to snack, pick things that are low in fat or carbs. If you're disciplined enough to follow these 10 rules, you shouldn't have difficulty shedding the pounds.
It may be difficult to make the adjustment at first. But if you stick with it, you'll see results. Just don't do anything drastic at first. Slowly begin to tweak your diet and see what works best for you. - 17274
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