When you make the decision to shed those extra kilo's it's
tempting to begin your weight loss journey by giving your favourite foods the flick and munching on nothing
but salads and celery sticks.
The problem is that while these 'quick fix' solutions may help you lose weight at first, they are ultimately
doomed to leave you unfulfilled, unhappy and primed for the weight-gain rebound.
Start out with the belief that losing weight means depriving yourself of the foods you enjoy and you're setting
yourself up to fail. All-or-nothing thinking results in a flurry of negative emotions and feelings like depression,
anxiety, resentment and guilt. This is the typical path of yo-yo dieting.
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In the wake of fad eating plans like the Atkins Diet which
have demonised carbohydrates you'd easily be forgiven for believing that losing weight means axing bread, rice
and pasta from your pantry for good. But not all carbohydrates are created equal - it's
the TYPE you eat that counts.
The 'trick' to losing weight - and keeping it off - is to have few, if any, peaks and troughs in blood sugar
throughout the day. Simple, refined carbs like those found in white bread and sweets break down quickly in the
body, so they 'spike' blood-sugar levels. These are also the type of carbs which prefer to settle around your
middle.
FIGHT BACK! To combat this, swap white breads for Low-GI
alternatives such as those made with seeds and wholegrains, pumpernickel and sour-dough breads. The same goes for
pasta; swap white for wholegrain, and rice; swap white for basmati. Making these simple swaps will keep your
blood-sugar levels humming along steadily throughout the day.
MODERATION IS
KEY, however. Overdosing on carbs can quickly add to that pooch around your middle. The
fix? Juice up your carb dishes with lean protein sources like meat, fish & beans. The reason? Protein
builds muscle and the more of this fat-fighting tissue you have, the easier it will be to slim down. Also,
garnish your dishes with vegetables - salads, flash-sauteed, raw vegetables dipped in olive oil. Diversity is
the key to upping your intake and you really can't go overboard.
Because fruit contains sugar, many slimmers mistakenly put it in
the same category as other sugary treats and cut it from their diet completely. But research has found fruit
to be an important ingredient for weight-management because of it's high levels of WATER & FIBRE which help to keep you feeling fuller for longer.
And it gets better. A slimmer waist isn't the only benefit of including fresh fruit in your diet. People who eat
the recommended 2 serves a day have been shown to decrease their risk of coronary heart disease, some cancers, high
blood pressure, cholosterol and obesity.
HOW DO I GET MY DAILY DOSE? The top
fruits for weight loss include grapefruit, melons (watermelon, rockmelon and honeydew), berries (blueberries,
strawberries and raspberries), papaya and peach. Dried fruit has four times the energy density of fresh
fruit, so stick to fresh where possible.
SMOOTH OPERATOR: Tired of fruit salads? Looking for a new
twist to up your fruit intake? Whip up a smoothie! With their thick, creamy textures infused with healthy
ingredients, these waistline-friendly snacks help to keep your hunger levels under control and provide a great
grab-and-go option when you're stretched for time.
HOW TO MAKE: Use ice/low-fat milk as the base, then let your
tastebuds take control by experimenting with fruit, low-fat yoghurt, juice & spice's like cinnamon and vanilla
extract to create the perfect blend!
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Do you have a smart eating strategy when
hunger strikes or do you simply reach for the nearest quick-fix? Sure, that snickers bar may seem like a good idea
at the time but an hour later your stomach will be growling and your energy levels crashing as you reach for
something even worse. Sound familiar? Solve all of these problems by replacing with these easy, tasty (and most of
all) waistline-friendly snacks for for every occassion. Here are our top weight loss picks for when you're feeling
peckish!
Bags of potato chips are nutritionally
bankrupt. Instead, boost the flavour and keep your waistline in check by tossing thinly sliced root vege's
like parsnips, carrots, sweet potato's and beets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast in a 200°C oven until
browned and crispy. Quick and easy high-fibre snacks like POPCORN are great too. But bypass the supermarket bags. Instead, make your
own by adding 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels to a microwavable bag, along with a few teaspoons of vegetable oil
and whatever spices you like. Curry, chilli powder and herbs like thyme, rosemary and oregnao all work well.
Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes and Voila!
WEIGHT LOSS DIET PLAN FOR WOMEN:STAY FULLER FOR LONGER!
It seems obvious. If you don't want to be fat don't eat chocolate, right? In fact,
research has shown the opposite to be true when it comes to dark chocolate. Occassionally indulging in the
dark-stuff has been shown to decrease blood pressure and reduce cravings for salty, sweet and fatty foods.
YOUR BEST BET? Look for choc treats that contain nuts &
wholegrains. You'll feel fuller for longer with a boost of dietary fibre and better curb your appetite until
the next meal.
When you crave that gourmet ice-cream, bypass it for an indulgent
YOGHURT instead. Most varities provide a sustained hit of low-GI
energy and will slip in some essential bone-building calcium too. Better still, switch to low-fat or natural
versions and sweeten them yourself with fruit and honey to further cut-down on kilojoules.
Craving that little something? Whip up
a dip with some WHOLEGRAIN crackers/breads, vege's,
mixed nuts or roasted peas and beans. You'll boost dietary fibre and antioxidant counts and clock up essential
nutrients like Zinc and vitamin E. But before you crack open that kilojoule-laden dip from the supermarket,
take a page from the Italians and make your own instead. Simply combine 100g of chopped anchovies packed in
olive oil with one tablespoon each of minced garlic and fresh rosemary. Heat on low for 10mins, then add a
pinch of salt and fresh cracked pepper and LET THE DIPPING
BEGIN!
RIGHT
NOW working at this very minute on autopilot, your own fat-melting motor is managing your
body's energy needs so that you're never to hungry to think straight. It's called your metabolism and it's the
key to helping you feel full without filling out.
If your food supply slacks off, even for a few hours, it's an invitation for your metabolism to slow down and
your hunger to take control. THE FIX? Snack regularly, about every 3
hours. You'll keep your metaoblism ticking over and have energy to burn.
Having healthy 'fast food' options on standby like tinned tuna, avocado, fruit & vege's, chickpeas,
fast-cooking brown rice and tomato-based pasta sauces are ideal and each provide a good mix of protein, fat, fiber
and carbohydrates. Eating this way will solve the biggest problem people face when it comes to losing weight: being
too hungry to keep it up.
THINK BEFORE YOU
DRINK! Too many beverages - sweetened soda's and fruit drinks - carry with them heavy
deposits of kilojoules, suagr and sodium, plus a flurry of unpronounceable preservatives. An easy fix? Boost
your H20 intake. Have a glass after you rise, one midmorning, one before lunch, one midafternoon, one before
dinner, and one as a nightcap around 8 p.m. If you stick with this plan, you'll find that you crave soda less.
If you're counting on that Coke for the caffeine, swap it for coffee with low-fat milk. Other smart
alternatives include low-calorie homemade juice, unsweetened iced tea, and green tea.
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