Every New Year the #1 resolution that people make is to lose weight.
If you want some painless weight loss ideas, here goes:
Drink lots of water before meals and you won’t feel so famished. Keeping your body refreshed with plenty of water can also help your workout.
Go Walking–Walking is a super-easy way to keep fit. Remember, you can Park your car at the back of the lot. Get out of the office building and walk during a lunch break. Get off the bus a few stops earlier. Hike the mall, being sure to hit all the levels. Take the stairs every chance you get. Sign up for charity walks. Crank the music and get your heart rate up the next time you mop or vacuum.
Don’t order such large portions at restaurants. When you go out, share a meal or have the server box up half of your portion.
WEB MD Suggests adding foods to your diet instead of subtracting them. Add in healthy goodies you really love, like deep-red cherries, juicy grapes, or crunchy snow peas. Slip those favorite fruits into your bag lunch and breakfast cereal; add the veggies into soups, stews, and sauces.
Fiber helps you feel satisfied longer, so while you lighten family favorites, you can easily amp up the fiber by adding a cup of whole wheat flour to your pizza dough, or toss a handful of red bell peppers on the pie.
Eat at the same times every day (including snacks). Sure you can’t do this all the time, but some people find that knowing when to expect their next meal or snack makes them a lot less likely to graze. Our body appreciates rhythms, from seasons to tides, so why not give it what it craves?
Be patient. Lose weight slowly. Weight loss is a journey guided by your unique needs, so hook into what works for you — and do it!
