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Take The "die" Out of Dieting - Tips For Stress Free Weight loss
By: Dianne Villano - CPFI www. mypersonalfitnesscoach.com
Not so resolved on that "New Year's Resolution" to be in shape this year? Not quite in the body that you wanted to spend this summer in? Are you sick of counting carb grams and worrying about all of the foods that you "can't eat" ? If You are tired of losing the same weight over and over, and feeling like a failure because your last "diet" didn't work, try these tips to not only lose weight, but lose it for good. I have watched hundreds of clients over the years and almost without exception, those that lose their weight once and for all have mastered these tips and made their weight loss Stress Free
Be Responsible for What
You Eat -Studies show that people who are 20 or
more pounds overweight underestimate their caloric intake by up to 1000
calories per day, while people of a normal weight under estimate by only
several hundred, There are 2 main culprits for this. First, many people
are unaccustomed to "true" serving sized of most foods. For a start, begin
paying attention to the Serving size information on the foods that you
eat. Also, it helps to use a measuring cup and food scale to acclimate
yourself to what 1/2 c or 1 tbs. of something actually looks like. Second
- Start paying attention to your unconscious eating habits -- at the
television or the computer, in the car, while you're cooking or cleaning
up -- and focus on consciously enjoying the foods you eat, while being
aware of the calories you consume.
Dont Try To Change everything at once -
Focus on making small. moderate changes in your lifestyle each week. Click
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Each time you make a positive choice it will add up and bring you closer
to your goals. If you eat just 100 less calories per day you can lose 10
pounds in a year!! 100 calories is equal to 1/2 cup less of pasta, 1 less
tablespoon of butter, or 1/2 cup less of ice cream.
Just say "NO" to excuses -
The difference between fit and unfit people is their habits. There are the
same amount of hours and stress in each week for every one of us - those
who fit exercise and healthy eating into their lifestyles don't have more
time or less stress, they just have healthier habits. The next time that
you are unable to follow through on one of your weight management goals -
Identify the challenge and prepare a plan for the next time. Don't dwell
on it or make excuses for why you can't do it. Be prepared.
Close Your eyes and visualize
- to keep you going even when you don't feel like it
or when the going gets rough. You know the drill, the schedule is hectic,
the french fries or candy is calling your name and it's just easier to
slip back into your old unhealthy habits. Take a moment and visualize the
slimmer, healthy more energetic person that you want to be. Remember the
reason why you started your fitness or nutrition program in the first
place!!
Create a clear mental picture and use it next time you feel like you are
losing site of your fitness goals.
Don't let weight loss dominate your life
- Recognize and design a plan for your trigger times - those times that
you eat from habit not hunger. Be it stress, anger boredom, or family
events create a plan for those times that you have a challenge following
your food plan. Also, planning in advance what you will eat for the day
will allow you to fit snacks and treats into you day without having
exceeding you daily caloric allotment. Having both a food plan and a "food
trigger" plan will allow you to focus on other things throughout the day
aside from food. click here to learn more about lifestyle coaching &
weight management programs.
Copyright © Custom
Bodies, Inc. 2004
Article written by Dianne Villano, President of Custom Bodies in Tampa Bay, Fl. Custom Bodies has been serving the bay area since 1996 with weight loss & fitness programs. Dianne is a personal fitness instructor certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a frequent speaker on health and fitness related topics with articles published in over 20 media outlets. Grab Your Free Copy Of Her Special Report "22 Big Fat Lies That Are Keeping You From The Body You Want" here: www.mypersonalfitnesscoach.com/22bigfatlies.htm
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