For the last several months I have been writing for 3 BLOGS and although I enjoy it immensely I feel that concentrating on one blog that will be connected to my website should do the trick. Keeping one blog instead of three will allow me more time to respond to those people that do leave comments and give me more time to work with my clients.
I am confident you will find the Weightloss Worriers blog as interesting as you found this one!
And remember: The hardest part about starting new habits is sticking with it and being consistent with your new, healthier food plan. One of the best ways to stick with your new food habits is to develop goals. This is why you need to understand “why” you want to lose weight. Find your reason for losing weight and write it down. Place it somewhere that you can view it everyday, so you can be reminded of your goal. This will help you stay on track. Take the time to click over and visit my website No More Weightloss Worries, and my blog Weightloss Worriers.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Lose Weight In 2008 !
If your goals for the New Year include losing weight, then swearing off fast food and decadent desserts for the rest of your life is not going to work. So plan to make some gradual food and lifestyle changes that you can live with.
Eliminate ‘diet’ from your vocabulary. Create a ‘food plan’ that will be a long-term investment in your life and health. Learning new eating habits will help you win your weightloss battle!
Dessert
Order dessert FIRST. Then plan the rest of your meal around the dessert. Plan NOT to have an appetizer when dessert is on your mind!
Food Diary
A food diary will help keep track of what you eat. No need to go crazy, but many times jotting down the types of foods you eat, how much and how you feel for the day is helpful when trying to learn NEW, BETTER HABITS.
Cravings
Indulge once in a while. Just not everyday! Eat half of what you might normally have done. Smaller piece of cake or pie. Smaller bag of chips. One coffee coolatta instead of three...You get the picture.
Eat SLOWER
You should eat slow. Put your fork down after each bite. Enjoy the food you are eating. Slow down, and let your body and mind appreciate small portions and big taste.
Portion Sizes
Pay attention to what and how much you are eating. The largest portion on the plate should be your vegetables, followed by starchy carbohydrates such as potatoes, rice, or bread with the protein (red meat, poultry or fish etc) being the smallest portion.
Eliminate When Possible
Trans-fats made with hydrogenated vegetable shortening and limit intake of saturated fat found in meats and full-fat dairy products. Instead, choose the healthy fats found in olive oil, canola oil, nuts and avocados.
Cut Down on Sugar Loaded drinks
You can guzzle more calories than you chew if you fill up on sugary soda or coffee concoctions. Add calcium-rich non-fat or low-fat milk to your daily intake or quench your thirst with a cup of orange juice mixed with sparkling water.
Eliminate ‘diet’ from your vocabulary. Create a ‘food plan’ that will be a long-term investment in your life and health. Learning new eating habits will help you win your weightloss battle!
Dessert
Order dessert FIRST. Then plan the rest of your meal around the dessert. Plan NOT to have an appetizer when dessert is on your mind!
Food Diary
A food diary will help keep track of what you eat. No need to go crazy, but many times jotting down the types of foods you eat, how much and how you feel for the day is helpful when trying to learn NEW, BETTER HABITS.
Cravings
Indulge once in a while. Just not everyday! Eat half of what you might normally have done. Smaller piece of cake or pie. Smaller bag of chips. One coffee coolatta instead of three...You get the picture.
Eat SLOWER
You should eat slow. Put your fork down after each bite. Enjoy the food you are eating. Slow down, and let your body and mind appreciate small portions and big taste.
Portion Sizes
Pay attention to what and how much you are eating. The largest portion on the plate should be your vegetables, followed by starchy carbohydrates such as potatoes, rice, or bread with the protein (red meat, poultry or fish etc) being the smallest portion.
Eliminate When Possible
Trans-fats made with hydrogenated vegetable shortening and limit intake of saturated fat found in meats and full-fat dairy products. Instead, choose the healthy fats found in olive oil, canola oil, nuts and avocados.
Cut Down on Sugar Loaded drinks
You can guzzle more calories than you chew if you fill up on sugary soda or coffee concoctions. Add calcium-rich non-fat or low-fat milk to your daily intake or quench your thirst with a cup of orange juice mixed with sparkling water.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Best Wishes As We Near 2008 !
I hope you are doing well as we end the end of 2007. Put aside your angst about weightloss and tonite enjoy Christmas Eve, and tomorrow, Christmas Day with family and friends. I look forward to bringing in the New Year with you and although I may not be publishing many posts between now and January 1st...I will be thinking of all of my loyal readers!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Fiber and More Fiber For Better Health
Fiber is definitely not the topic of conversation my clients like to talk about. Most times they are keen on talking about ways to incorporate a sugar fix into their daily meal plan. But getting enough fiber in your diet is key to feeling less bloated and bulky...Yes, getting enought fiber can at times be difficult but remember it is beneficial to your intestinal health, and getting enough of it can help in the weight loss process. A good article on getting enough fiber can be found at PureAgeless.com.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
TIPS To Cope With Holiday Food
Sometimes you just can’t escape the holiday food … it’s everywhere!
1. Spend time with the kids. At most ages, kids are more likely than adults to be doing something active. Their energy can help distract you from food.
2. Take the lead in starting a few non-eating activities that the family can enjoy together. Maybe a game of BINGO… Start a holiday game of charades or weather permitting, suggest getting outside to build a snowman.
3.Keep a bottle of water nearby.
4. Satisfy the munchies with low-calorie treats … carrots, celery, sweet peppers, and fruits.
5. Stay clear of the kitchen. It's easy to nibble when you're surrounded by food. Volunteer for clean up, setting the table…anything that doesn't involve food.
6. Take A Walk. If the sight and smell of all the holiday food is too much, excuse yourself for 15 minutes and take a walk around the neighborhood…run to the store for last minute items.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Reduce Cravings, Stress and Weight Gain
What can you do to manage your cravings, stress and avoid weight gain during this holiday season?
Allow yourself to have anything and everything you want to eat, but become a great manager of the foods you choose. The food you choose does not make you fat, but the amount might! Portion Control Is KEY!
Serve yourself. Take small portions, eat slowly, and pay close attention to the cues of becoming full. Enjoy seconds but keep the portions small and don't feel guilty.
Refuse to overindulge.
Eat nuts one at a time, eliminate some of the crust on your piece of pie, and limit how much eggnog you drink.
Try a family activity or work out inside, run up and down stairs, or sneak away to the gym, even for 20 minutes!
Support yourself with kind words, instead of beating yourself up. Find support from friends or start a journal to keep up with your emotions.
Remember, deprivation as well as over-indulgence can sabotage any reasonable food- plan, so enjoy everything in moderation.
Happy Holidays!
Allow yourself to have anything and everything you want to eat, but become a great manager of the foods you choose. The food you choose does not make you fat, but the amount might! Portion Control Is KEY!
Serve yourself. Take small portions, eat slowly, and pay close attention to the cues of becoming full. Enjoy seconds but keep the portions small and don't feel guilty.
Refuse to overindulge.
Eat nuts one at a time, eliminate some of the crust on your piece of pie, and limit how much eggnog you drink.
Try a family activity or work out inside, run up and down stairs, or sneak away to the gym, even for 20 minutes!
Support yourself with kind words, instead of beating yourself up. Find support from friends or start a journal to keep up with your emotions.
Remember, deprivation as well as over-indulgence can sabotage any reasonable food- plan, so enjoy everything in moderation.
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Portion Control Does Work
Portion control is probably the most important facet to remember when trying to lose weight or maintain your current weight.
Ways to help you in that arena:
Use a smaller plate
Avoid the buffet table or take one food serving at a time, eat it (slowly) and then go back for more
Buy individual servings of store bought treats. Take one out per day.
Freeze individual pieces of a larger portion to have later in the week.
Eat a salad before the main meal. Have your dressing on the side.
Have a glass of water 15 minutes prior to your meal.
Eating out? Ask for a doggie bag when the meal arrives and split it in half. Take half home.
Order a Kid's meal.
If you follow at least 2 or 3 of the above suggestions you will be on your way to starting new, healthier habits! if you do them ALL, you will definitely see the pounds slide off in the coming weeks!
Ways to help you in that arena:
Use a smaller plate
Avoid the buffet table or take one food serving at a time, eat it (slowly) and then go back for more
Buy individual servings of store bought treats. Take one out per day.
Freeze individual pieces of a larger portion to have later in the week.
Eat a salad before the main meal. Have your dressing on the side.
Have a glass of water 15 minutes prior to your meal.
Eating out? Ask for a doggie bag when the meal arrives and split it in half. Take half home.
Order a Kid's meal.
If you follow at least 2 or 3 of the above suggestions you will be on your way to starting new, healthier habits! if you do them ALL, you will definitely see the pounds slide off in the coming weeks!
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