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Shopping
and Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Weight Loss
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Don't you wish there was an easy-to-follow practical primer to tell
you
all the things you should and shouldn't do to help you lose weight?
I'm
not talking about food choices here - there are dozens of eating plans
available. I'm referring to a simple list of do's and don'ts that you
can follow in your everyday life to make it easier to stick to your
diet. Here are ten tips that I've found work wonders to help avoid
temptation and keep me on track.
Shopping Tips
1. Shop the outside aisles.
Supermarkets are designed with the four basic food groups around the
perimeter. If you stick to the outside aisles, you'll find produce,
bakery, dairy and meat - exactly what you should be buying. Avoid going
up and down the aisles where processed 'convenience' foods lurk to tempt
you from your good intentions.
2. Don't shop hungry.
It's an old tip, but it works. When you're hungry, everything looks
good - especially quick, empty calories. Make it a point to shop on
a
full stomach and you'll find yourself saving both money and calories.
3. Buy fresh, whole and organic whenever you can.
Processing depletes nutrients and adds calories. If you have a
choice, buy fresh vegetables and fruits and whole grain products. Skip
the highly processed snack foods and 'convenience' dinners.
Setting Goals
1. Set reasonable, attainable goals for yourself. Remember that a
healthy, sustainable weight loss is about 1-2 pounds per week. Setting
the goal to lose 30 pounds by next month is setting yourself up for
failure.
2. Break your goals down if you have to. The thought of losing 100
pounds can be daunting. Instead, make it your goal to lose 10 pounds
this month, or to get through the week without cheating on your diet.
3. Reward yourself! There's nothing more motivating than promising
yourself a special treat when you reach a goal - but don't keep rewards
just for big milestones. Make a list of positive reinforcers that you
can dip into whenever you avoid temptation or need a little boost.
Measuring and Weighing
1. Measure your progress by dress size instead of pounds. Why? One of
the by-products of eating healthy and exercising daily is converting
fat to muscle. Muscle is denser, and weighs more than fat - but you're
still getting smaller, and your clothing will tell you the truth.
2. Measure your food for the first month. Our concept of portion size
has been greatly distorted by restaurants, magazine ads and our own
eating habits. Invest a month in learning what a real portion looks
like - weigh or measure everything.
3. Measure your day in steps - steps walked, that is. Counting the
steps you walk each day and aiming to increase them to 10,000 steps
daily is a great way to add exercise to your diet. (Hint: Invest in
a
pedometer!)
Attitude
1. Treat yourself well! Losing weight is something you're doing because
you love yourself. Remember to reinforce yourself regularly for your
hard work.
2. Focus on your health, not your weight. Eat healthy, exercise
sensibly, and put in some 'me time' every day.
3. If you slip, forgive yourself and start again. Every day is a new
day, and every day brings you closer to the new you.
About The Author:
Peter Dobler successfully operates several web sites on the topic of
internet marketing and web site optimization. Visit his main web site
at:
http://www.sell1on1.com
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