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Wednesday, 29 November 2006 |
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From weighing in too often to cutting too many calories, these are the things you don't want to do. You might not want to hear this, but there are 10 sure-fire ways to blow your diet. Check the list for pitfalls that can make or break your weight loss efforts. 1) Don't deal with emotional eating.No matter how much weight you need to lose, you simply must face any emotional eating issues you have. This may be as simple as identifying alternative activities or as intensive as seeking professional help. 2) (Try to) follow a super-strict diet.
When diets rely on one type of food or cut out entire food groups, they’re too difficult to stick to for any length of time. Ask anyone who tried the grapefruit diet.
3) Cut back too many calories.
Calories in, calories out -- the key to weight loss. But cut too many and you won't lose weight at all thanks to the metabolism's "starvation" mode.
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Wednesday, 29 November 2006 |
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Who says family meals aren't any fun when you're trying to get healthier? Dinner-time doesn't have to prove a dieting-dilemma. Keep these healthier-meal-making tips in mind. You'll find your weight loss efforts don't have to fall by the wayside when you pull up a chair to the dinner table. 1.Times are Lean
These days, meat is much leaner than it has been due to trimming efforts on the part of meatpackers. Beef labeled as "loin", "round" and "extra lean" are your best choices. According to The Wisconsin Beef Council, cuts like top round, tenderloin or sirloin qualify as lean, healthy selections.
Roasting, baking, grilling, braising and broiling are healthy meat-cooking methods. Use non-stick pans and choose cooking sprays over oil or butter during preparation. Another way to reduce fat is to strain cooked ground beef and rinse it with hot water. (Drain it well before you continue the recipe.) Be sure to keep portion sizes in check.
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Wednesday, 29 November 2006 |
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Learn some of the best (and one of the worst) ways to cook for weight loss. Baking
Baking is by far one of the best ways to prepare foods with weight loss in mind. You can marinate with a liquid such as lemon juice or just leave the food as is. Be sure to keep your dish covered either with the lid or with tin foil to seal in moisture. From poultry, to fish, to veggies like squash and potatoes, baking is the perfect cooking method ... just be careful about condiments on the finished product (e.g. sour cream). Write Comment (2 Comments) |
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Wednesday, 29 November 2006 |
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Check out these ways to add flavor to lighter fare without upping the fat and calories. Check out these ways to add flavor to lighter fare without upping the fat and calories. You don't have to give up taste to trim your waist!Cooking healthful foods doesn't mean you have to settle for bland dishes. Stock your kitchen with these staples to add flavor without over-doing fat. In the fridge ... Write Comment (0 Comments) |
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