Certain changes have to be made to your diet too. Start first by getting rid
of all those fries and sweet stuff. Sounds too tough - well, think of all those
eager eyes staring mercilessly at you! Use natural substitutes instead. Get
pre cut fruits and veggies. You can nibble on these when you are hungry. Having
real fruits instead of fruit juices will cut out a large number of calories and
will also fill your stomach more. The increased fiber intake is good for your
bowels too. Have gallons of water, if you can! Water will alleviate the sharp pangs of
hunger. By dissolving toxins, water will be good for your skin also. Water will
remove any dehydration and the skin will take on a beautiful luster. Control your portions. Substitute white bread with brown. Eat in a smaller plate to help you lose weight.
Visual appearances do affect our food intake. If you stuff a smaller plate with
food, though the amount you take is lesser, your eye transmits the message that
you have eaten a good quantity.
Another way to "trick" your body is
to eat slowly. It takes about 8 minutes for the brain to tell your stomach that
the food you have eaten will suffice, thus you lose weight. So, take it slowly.
Chewing on your food also gives you the kind of satisfaction that aids in
reducing food intake. Starting off with a salad or a low fat soup is another
great way to cut your food intake. Soups can be very beneficial if they are
home made and thick. In addition to giving you lots of vital nutrients, they
will also take away the sharp pangs of hunger that urge you to eat more than
you actually want. Snacking in between meals is a good idea. Have a small salad bowl or a low
fat cracker plate by your side. It is ok to eat 6 times a day provided your
overall intake is lesser than before. Actually, healthy snacks especially those
high in fiber will reduce hunger. Never eat after 7 pm. Go to bed on a light
stomach. Eat a good and healthy breakfast. Go natural!
