Guidelines to Losing Weight

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WEIGHT LOSS GUIDELINES

 

  • never nibble between meals, if you feel you need to then make up a fruit or vegetable mix in a bowl and keep in the fridge

  • try not to buy many "goodies" when shopping to help this don't food shop when you are hungry

  • eat food slowly this has the effect of making you feel satisfied sooner helping to consume less food and calories

 

  • eat a well balanced diet and help maintain health and energy levels to enable you to exercise with more vigour

  • try experimenting with recipes using natural ingredients, herbs and spices you may be surprised at the difference it can make

  • try to eat your main meal in the middle of the day and your last meal or snack should be light in calories and be small portion

  • if you must indulge occasionally then do so after an exercise session but try not to make it an excuse to overindulge every time you have exercised

  • reduce your intake of refined sugar and refined flour products   - - check labels if unsure, substitute these for wholemeal and wholegrain products

  • limit use of sauces, dressings and creams

  • consume more fibre

  • avoid frying foods, bake, boil or grill

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  • try to cook without adding butter, margarine or oils

  • select only the leanest cuts of meat and keep meat portions small

  • try not to consume more than three eggs per week

  • buy tinned fruit in its natural juice rather than in syrup

  • always start the day with a good breakfast this may help stop any cravings between meals and will give you more energy

  • make use of alternatives like cottage cheese rather than hard cheese, herbs rather than rich sauces on meats and herbs and spices rather than dressings, oils, etc

  • when buying soft drinks choose low calorie ones or unsweetened fruit juices diluted with water

  • remember alcohol contains lots of calories use in moderation or preferably cut out until you reach your goal

  • try reducing your calorie intake by 500 per day to begin with

  • be realistic with your goals, use short - term, easy reachable goals to help you progress to the long -term goal

  • talk to close friends and family about your plans they will probably want to help and encourage you, the support can be helpful

  • keep a food dairy and record calories and fat intake if possible

  • remember a positive lifestyle change rather than a specific crash diet is the result of success in weight control

  • exercise carefully and lightly to start you can build up the pace as you progress through each workout

  • do not rely on weighing scales to monitor your progress, instead try the fit of your clothes as a guide or look in the mirror

  • remember to try to be positive and don't worry if you falter occasionally, you're only human after all!

 

 

 

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