1. ADD DON'T SUBTRACT!
Forget denying your diet, add more food to your diet! However, this does not mean add hostess cakes, Twinkies, chocolate, sweets, etc. to your diet. It means:
- add some fruits (cherries, apples, watermelons, juicy grapes, etc.) Slip these into your purse or lunch box and take 'em to go!
"Adding in really works, taking away never does," says registered dietitian David Grotto, RD, LDN, author of 101 Optimal Life Foods, but do remember to keep an eye on overall calories. And don't forget to add in something physical, too, whether it's doing a few dance moves before dinner, shooting hoops, or taking a quick stroll.
2. FORGET ABOUT WORKING OUT
Okay so yes you do need to exercise but remember, you're basically dieting based on visual and mental aspects. Think working out as just frolicking. So burn calories and invigorate muscles by beach-combing, riding bikes, grass skiing, making snow angels, hiking, washing the car, playing Frisbee, chasing the dog around the yard, etc.! As a fellow maiden, I enjoy paint-balling and that, my friends, takes more than just running around.
3. GO WALKING
As humans, we walk more than 10,000 steps in a average day.
Walking when the weather's nice is a super-easy way to keep fit, says Diane Virginia's, a certified nursing assistant from New York. "I enjoy the seasons," she says, adding that even when she's short on time she'll go out for a few minutes. "Even a five minute walk is a five minute walk."
No sidewalks in your neighborhood? Try these tips for slipping in more steps:
- Trade your power mower for a push version.
- Park your car at the back of the lot. (Well if you drive that is, this is what my mom does.)
- Sweep the drive or rake the leaves instead of using a leaf-blower.
- 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.
Pizza- a fatty cheese tomato mix thingy with greasy pepperoni on a high carb. pie. You love it? How are you going to lose weight like that then hmm~? Lighten it by ordering vegan pizza or using a CLEAN napkin to remove excess grease. Ask diners if they have any light and low-fat versions of it.
Keep your eyes out for fiber as well. 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.
Don't forget to lighten the drinks going with that meal. Try switching from high-calorie favorites to diet soda or light beer, or maybe add a spritz of seltzer to your wine. (Well I drink non-alcoholic wine, if you live close to Jack Britt, stop by and grab a non-alcoholic wine if your parents let you.)
5. DRINK A LOT OF WATER
Hydration helps, A LOT.
Down some water before a meal and you won't feel so famished, says David Anthony, an information technology consultant from Atlanta. "Drinking a glass of water before a meal helps me watch what I eat. … I don't just hog everything, since I'm not so hungry."
Keeping your body refreshed while "working-out" can keep you refreshed. Put it this way, Hydration is "long lasting exercise than you not drinking water at all"
6. SHARE
Start going Dutch! Share a meal with someone! Whenever I got out to MacDonald's or Burger King with my friends, I just share a meal with them. Not only is it healthier but it's cheaper!
"When you're trying to eat better or get more exercise, you can be more successful if you do it with a partner or group," says Grotto. "The community, the partnership, whether online or in person, it really helps."
7. TUNE TONE UP
The American Heart Association knows what we love: television. And they also know we need to get more exercise. So why not combine the two, they ask?
Try dancing to the music when you tune into your favorite music show, or practice some stress-relieving cardio boxing when your least favorite reality contestant is on camera.
Or when the commercial comes on, do a few sit ups or something.
8. SIZE MATTERS
Fool yourself by serving meals on a small plate. Serving meals on a large plate may make your brain think it's a small meal and may crave more. (Did You Know?: Really expensive restaurants use big plates with small meals on them so the customer would buy more of the expensive dish.)
And don't forget smaller bowls, cups, and spoons. For example, try savoring a bowl of ice cream with a baby spoon. Not only does the pleasure last longer, but your body has time to register the food you've eaten.
9. LOSE IT TODAY, KEEP IT OFF TOMORROW
Be patient while doing all this stuff! It's not like anyone can lose weight in a matter of minutes! Remind yourself why you're doing this! Is your goal to get the attention of another man? Or is it for a fitness test? REMIND YOURSELF!!
To be honest though, I don't think anyone should lose weight because of visual aspects.
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