I’ve found that by planning my meals the day before gives me a chance to really enjoy them more. And research has shown that enjoying food makes it more filling and satisfying. I’ve been on the Atkins diet and I have an egg breakfast every day. By planning how to prepare those eggs, what meat to have (like leftovers from dinner) and even what condiments to use makes that breakfast an event. It’s like setting a goal and reaching it. So I start the day with a diet victory. As a bonus, I often get to try new things. Have you ever tried a barbecue omelet?
Dieting is a life extending change. So plan your diet menu for tomorrow today and you’ll have more today’s to plan too.
TODAY: PLAN YOUR MEALS FOR TOMORROW. THINK ABOUT THEM WHILE YOU’RE WALKING.
At this point in the week we are dropping six or seven bites from each meal. So skip leaving them behind on your plate and simply reduce your portion size. It should be easy to judge that. It’s probably almost half of the portions you have been eating. Share it or save it but know that it won’t end up wasted or on your waist.
TODAY: TRY HALF PORTIONS.
Yesterday I cautioned you about the bites of high calorie foods. Now take a couple less bites of everything on your plate. A few less calories her and there won’t be missed. Drink a big glass of water to help fill you up and give you more water that you need with the warmer weather anyway.
TODAY: TAKE A COUPLE OF BITES LESS OF EACH FOOD ITEM TODAY
I’ve only seen portions of that movie “Supersize Me” but those portions were huge! If you really sit back and look at the size of meals we eat you’ll understand how we gained weight in the first place. From now on make it a point to never supersize anything you eat. Even on the Atkins diet where you don’t have limits on anything much but carbs, it just makes sense that smaller portions will help you lose weight. So a little portion control can go a long way toward getting to and maintaining a goal weight. You’ll be amazed how fast you can adapt to eating less. Just remember, you can only get to a regular size by eating only regular size.
TODAY: REDUCE YOUR PORTIONS AT EVERY MEAL
Eating several small meals a day is a great way to keep your metabolism up and your hunger down. Of course the more times a day you sit down to eat, the more times you might overeat. If you can’t eat a small amount at a meal or snack then eating five or six times a day isn’t the best way to go. The trick is eating when you are actually hungry but not so hungry that you might eat too much. According to the ADA, eating every time you feel “slightly” hungry can result in overeating. So set small portions of high quality food, high in protein and fiber. (meats, veggies, hard cheese) and low in carbs.
TODAY: MAKE LITTLE MEALS LOW IN QUANTITY AND HIGH IN QUALITY.
If you are on a low carb diet like Atkins, you may start having leg cramps at night. I always seem to notice them after about a week. It usually signals that the diet is working. It’s caused by low calcium or potassium. With me, it seems to be calcium and taking a supplement usually stops them. Some people also say that drinking diet tonic water helps. Since vodka has zero carbs, you can have a nice cocktail before bed to really relax your muscles.
TODAY: DO SOME STRETCHING EXERCISES AND TRY A COUPLE OF SIT UPS THEN GET OUT FOR A BRISK WALK
The next time you head to the grocery, skip grabbing a cart by the door. Just pick up one of those handy baskets. If you have a lot of shopping to do take two. (one for each hand) Then as you shop you’ll be getting more exercise by carrying around some weight. In addition to that you’ll be more aware of what you’re putting in the basket and may buy less food, threby eating less, losing weight and even saving money. Of course don’t be tempted to buy just lightweight stuff or you’ll end up with more chips and Cheetos.
TODAY: DON’T USE A SHOPPING CART AT THE GROCERY.
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July 1, 2010 6:02 am | 
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