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Thursday, December 3, 2009

A SIMPLE APPROACH TO DIET

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How many complicating articles have you read about losing weight?
We all want to look good, no doubt. We try working out, going to the gym, eating this not that.. etc, but it doest seem to work. How many years it has been for you?

We read the articles, watch shows, but the next hour we forget about it like the shows we see about cooking or making money. It certainly sounds good, but simply doesn't works for most out there.

The truth is most of these ideas are simply BS.
They talk about workout, diets. Hardly 10 in 100 people do that regularly . As much as we probably should in todays world, most of us simply cannot incorporate these ideas in our Lifestyle..

Therefore what we really need is a plan that works for the 90% of people, not the 10%, a realistic approach that brings about permanent change.

First off we all have different lifestyle and no plan works for all. Some people have a job where they sit 8hrs a day, others have some physical activity.
Now understand this, one with more physical activity will simply be little slimmer unless he goes home and sucks a 6pk. You cannot compare with this type of individual. Neither you can with some one who's lifestyle is like Paris Hilton.

If you are among many who goes to work and relax in spare time, than here are few simple changes most of us Can accomodate.

Start with taking a Good look into your current lifestyle and find out what, where you can adjust to and how much. Here are few, but not all, examples that may help someone:

There are 3 major things that affect the weight for most of us. Sugar, Fats and Bread.
Limit their intake.
Four years ago I quit drinking soda completely as i dont believe in diet. I drink juice instead with no added sugars in it.
(however i do not recommend too much juice either).

1. A regular soda a day constitutes to roughly 100 spoons of sugar a month depending upon how much you drink. So watch your overall sugar intake in any drinks or food and loose anywhere from 3-7lbs a year.  (4.2 grams equal to 1 teaspoon) This is how you need to start counting. 

2. Loose the pizza and bunch of excess bread. If not, at least order one with less cheese and thin crust. (3-10lbs a year) Learn to substuitute, if you cant quit.

3. Stop eating pepperonis, sausages etc. These foods are not a mature choice. Not only you will keep off some lbs. but also smell better. (another 3-10lbs a yr).



4. Substitute your selection with heavy fat to light fat food. Ex: Instead of a meatball sub, get anything less fatty. Once full you would not care for it anymore. Try it. (5-10lbs a year)

5. Another classic ex. is throw out one egg yolk out of 3 eggs. Iam eating ice cream tonight, and eggs in the morning too. I want it all. (small changes)

6. Take it easy on mayo, 10/20 bags of chips a month, fried foods...and enjoy the New you.

7. If you ever overindulge, balance it somehow.

Overall i hope you get the point rather than getting stuck on some technicality.

So how does loosing 12-15lbs in the first year sound (or 8-10% of your body weight)?

Depending upon your choices one can easily loose some excess weight . Diet is not a diet, but a lifestyle choice. Take care of it.

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  • ♥Harley♥™'s Avatar
    Posted by ♥Harley♥™ Mon Oct 5, 2009 12:45pm PDT

    1. Quit drinking sodas and get rid of 3-10 lbs a yr. I will gladly accept. So watch your sugar intake. A soda a day constitutes to roughly 30 spoons of sugar a month. This is how to need to start counting.

    Wrong. One CAN of soda can contain up to 15 teaspoons of sugar, which equals 450 teaspoons per month, if you drink one can per day.

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  • ♥Harley♥™'s Avatar
    Posted by ♥Harley♥™ Mon Oct 5, 2009 12:47pm PDT

    One glass of all natural fruit juice is equal to 10 teaspoons of sugar.

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  • ♥Harley♥™'s Avatar
    Posted by ♥Harley♥™ Mon Oct 5, 2009 12:48pm PDT

    And you NEED natural fats in order for your body to process certain vitamins, such as A, D, E & K.

    Also, it's not the bread that you eat, but what type. You need whole grains in your diet for fiber.

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  • Carrie's Avatar
    Posted by Carrie Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:36am PDT

    its not my diet i needed to change it was my change in company

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  • Mhu Cao's Avatar
    Posted by Mhu Cao Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:07pm PDT

    No adult needs a snack, treat, reward, or dessert. No one needs oily, buttery, or creamy sauce, salad dressing, or whatever. Frozen yogurt isn't much better than ice cream. Sugars are carbohydrates, and carbohydrates break down into sugar. Only have a small portion of high-protein food, if you are really hungry. Cheese and peanut butter are not high-protein.

    If you cut out the about, and don't even thinnk about them, you learn to like other, more healthy things. If you are hungry within 2 hours after a meal, you are eating too much carbohydrate/sugars, and not enough

    protein. Again, a small amount of dietary fat slows down the return of hunger.

    Don't deceive yourself and be self-disciplined.

    It will work, and you'll probably have more money available in your pocket, because it isn't stored around your waist.

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