I have a friend that recently lost a huge amount weight. Of course, envious as can be but happy for her, I asked how she did it. She gave me several general tips. They were:
1. Don't drink soda. (Check, already live that way. So why aren't more pounds coming off?)
2. Use lemon juice. (This is instead of sauces, salad dressing, etc., especially on fish, veggies and such.)
3. Don't eat after 8:00pm.
These seem simple enough, especially the first two... but the last one...ouch! I guess that's one of my weaknesses. I like to eat later. Call it my "after-dinner-snack". But I know that that's probably the reason I haven't been losing pounds. I should just quit after dinner. Or, if I want a healthy snack, just eat it before 8:00pm. Also, I noticed the later I stay up at night (which is common for me), the more I'm tempted to eat late at night. I have a friend who also struggles with eating late. He called it "the bewitching hour" because he would get extremely tempted to eat after 9:00pm. It's gonna take a bit of will-power to do this until it becomes a habit, but I so desperately want to lose the weight!
How 'bout y'all? Does anyone else have problems with late-night snacking?
Cheers,
Elena
Weight this morning: 177 (lost 1 pound...wa-hoo!)
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Here are some other tips:
ReplyDelete1. Consider going to a NUTRITIONIST or DIETICIAN to really learn how your body works as far as processing foods. There may be something you are taking in that is keeping the pounds on...something you would think is healthy for you when really it's not!....such as #2....
2. Cut out COW Dairy: Although loaded with calcium, COW dairy is loaded with proteins that are NOT easily digestible in the human body. Do a search online and look into the benefits of excludiing COW dairy from your diet....try alternatives like GOAT dairy, soy or Rice products. Supplement if you need to to get daily requirements for calcium and folic acid.
3. Keep track of what you eat and drink for one day and you will see just what and how much you are taking in! Seeing it in front of you on a daily basis will help you make better food/drink choices.
4. Exercise!...just do it!! force yourself!!!
5. Snacks...try nuts and dried fruit to satisfy munchies. It's lots of fiber and nuts are a great source of protein!
6. Lastly, if you feel like late night munchies, go up to your bedroom to read a book or catchup on emails, or whatever! Just get away from the kitchen and the TV. OR...if you want to watch TV, do it while walking on the treadmill, using an exercise ball or lifting weights. If you are doing something "busy" with your hands, you can't be putting food in your mouth!!! :)