Getting rid of unwanted extra pounds is never easy but many of
us make is harder than it really is. Skipping meals and
drastically cutting calories will yield temporary results but
you can achieve long term weight loss if you choose a slower
approach. Basically, you need to eat to lose weight.
I know you're probably thinking that eating is what added the
extra pounds in the first place. However, the kinds of foods
along with a lack of exercise are more of a source of trouble
than the actual act of eating. When you eat to lose weight you
will find that you can take in more food and feel satisfied
throughout the day.
So how do you eat to lose weight? The first thing you want to
do is slow down. You are more likely to overeat if you scarf
your meals down too quickly. You have to give your stomach
enough time to tell your brain that it is full. I know it sounds
silly but it does take time to process this information.
Choose whole foods. When you eat to lose weight, you are best
off picking foods that are not processed. The more stuff that is
done to the food, the more fattening it is likely to be. Natural
foods are best and they
take a little longer to eat. Raw veggies
and fruits have to be chewed well and this takes more time than
ingesting a piece of cheesecake.
You should not only eat to lose weight but drink to drop pounds
as well. You have probably heard about the eight glasses of
water each day so I won't lecture. Drinking a nice, hot cup of
tea can be as satisfying as a couple of cookies but it won't add
the pounds.
It is important to remember that many beverages can work
against your weight loss efforts. If you eat to lose weight but
drink as if you don't have a care in the world, you probably
won't see very good results. Instead of drinking a glass of
apple juice, just drink the apple. The sugar content in the
juice is really concentrated and it's almost like eating three
or four apples.
In order to curb your appetite you might want to consider
eating a handful of almonds about 20 minutes before your next
meal. This is a great way to eat to lose weight because your
brain is being told that you are receiving nutrients. Remember
that you need to nourish your body in order to keep the pounds
at bay.