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1. Eat smaller more frequent meals - not only is your metabolism boosted every
time you eat something, your body can more efficiently process smaller meals.
Instead of having 3 large meals in a day, try to break them up into 5 or 6
smaller meals.
2. Drink more water - regular water intake helps to flush away waste products in
the body. Get at least six to eight 8 oz. glasses per day. An easy way to do
this is to keep a water bottle handy and drink from it frequently.
3. Be inefficient - do you need to go to the kitchen to get a couple of things?
Break it up into to two trips even if you can do it in one. Being inefficient
like this can easily double your activity level, burning calories without even
trying.
4. Eat more protein - sources of protein include foods such as chicken, fish,
eggs, dairy, beans, lean red meats, etc. Your body burns more calories
processing protein than either carbohydrates or fats. Protein also helps to
support your muscle tissue, which burns calories all day long!
5. Take the stairs instead of the elevator - any time you can add in a little
more physical activity, do it. This doesn't mean you need to slog up 20 flights
of stairs. Even a flight or two done regularly will add up.
6. Don't let yourself get hungry - when you get hungry you will have a much
greater tendency to overeat when you do finally get something to eat. As well,
because your body is starting to go into starvation mode, it will be much more
likely to hold onto whatever you give it.
7. Order small portions at restaurants - it's tough to order small french fries
when "supersizing" your order is such a great "value." Take note, however, your
real savings will occur in the calories that don't end up on your backside.
8. Eat more fiber - fiber is very filling. By eating more fiber you will find
yourself full sooner. This feeling of fullness will last a long time as well.
9. Wait 20 minutes between servings - your brain takes at least 20 minutes to
register that you're full. By waiting that long, you'll give your brain a
chance to realize that you don't really need any more food.
10. Cheat on your diet - one thing I always make my clients promise is that they
will cheat on their diet. The only thing I ask that they do is to cheat ONLY
when they have planned to cheat. By planning when you are going to eat the
foods you crave, you take back control of your eating habits.
This way you no longer "give in" to your cravings. You "reward yourself" for
sticking to proper nutritional habits. Do this once or twice a week and you
will feel far more in control of your eating.
In conclusion, if you follow even a few of these 10 easy tips in the long term,
you will certainly notice a difference in your overall weight and health.
About The Author
Nick
Nilsson is Vice President of BetterU, Inc., an online exercise,
fitness, and personal training company. Check out his latest eBook
"The Best Exercises You've Never Heard Of" at http://www.thebestexercises.com
or visit http://www.fitstep.com.
You can contact him at betteru@fitstep.com
or subscribe to BetterU News, his fitness newsletter at betterunews@fitstep.com.
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