Miss_Hattie
12-26-2003,
05:43 AM
In preparation for those getting ready to "start over" with new determination, I thought I'd bring this info back again. Let's get motivated!!!
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Miss_Hattie
03-02-2003,
08:12 AM
Just getting started? Take a sure foot foward by following these simple steps toward a healthier lifestyle:
Step 1: Whet Your Whistle. Drink 8 to 12 glasses of water each day to rev up that metabolism. Keep a bottle on your desk to be sure you hit your quota. Water can also be a great natural appetite suppressant. But there's no need for mega-quantities!
Step 2: Downsize Dishes. Pay attention to what you eat as well as how much. A serving of meat is about equal to a deck of cards, rice and potato portions look like your fist. Read those labels for serving sizes and use measuring cups to increase accuracy. Make sure YOUR serving size in the bowl compares to the serving size listed on the package.
Step 3: Get Full On Fiber. The indigestible part of fruits, veggies and grains, fiber satisfies on few calories. Get 25 grams a day and you'll reduce calories effortlessly. Fiber can also help control blood sugar levels if you are a diabetic. Some fiber-rich foods are high in carbohydrates, so remember you must still budget them into your eating plan!
Step 4: Move It. Perform at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 to 4 times per week. If you don't have the stamina for this regimen, get started moving 10-20 minutes and gradually increase your activity. Can't do that either? Start walking or moving any way you can!
Step 5: Phase Out Fat. Take in less fat and you'll cut calories (fat has more calories per gram than protein or carbs). Go for low-fat dairy products and lean meats and avoid butter and oils. Substitute or cut the butter from the recipe when possible. Beware of fat-free snack offerings, as they can be high in sugar and calories!
Step 6: Support and Accountability. Daily and regular participation in an on-line support group can help you stay more focused and on-track for a longer period of time. Communicate and be accountable to others for your success and your indescretions, and offer support and encouragement to others on their journeys, too. The feedback you provide to others can be a tremendous boost to your own motivation.
Step 7: Document and Journal. Writing everything you eat down on paper along with their calorie counts can help you stay more focused and on track. You can see at a glance what food groups you may be lacking so you know what other foods you need in include. If you enter your blood sugar levels and times in your diary, too, you can truly see the cause and effect that the foods and amounts you consume has on your BS. Some people also write down their feelings at times when they’re
over-eating.
"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything."
Step 1: Whet Your Whistle. Drink 8 to 12 glasses of water each day to rev up that metabolism. Keep a bottle on your desk to be sure you hit your quota. Water can also be a great natural appetite suppressant. But there's no need for mega-quantities!
Step 2: Downsize Dishes. Pay attention to what you eat as well as how much. A serving of meat is about equal to a deck of cards, rice and potato portions look like your fist. Read those labels for serving sizes and use measuring cups to increase accuracy. Make sure YOUR serving size in the bowl compares to the serving size listed on the package.
Step 3: Get Full On Fiber. The indigestible part of fruits, veggies and grains, fiber satisfies on few calories. Get 25 grams a day and you'll reduce calories effortlessly. Fiber can also help control blood sugar levels if you are a diabetic. Some fiber-rich foods are high in carbohydrates, so remember you must still budget them into your eating plan!
Step 4: Move It. Perform at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 3 to 4 times per week. If you don't have the stamina for this regimen, get started moving 10-20 minutes and gradually increase your activity. Can't do that either? Start walking or moving any way you can!
Step 5: Phase Out Fat. Take in less fat and you'll cut calories (fat has more calories per gram than protein or carbs). Go for low-fat dairy products and lean meats and avoid butter and oils. Substitute or cut the butter from the recipe when possible. Beware of fat-free snack offerings, as they can be high in sugar and calories!
Step 6: Support and Accountability. Daily and regular participation in an on-line support group can help you stay more focused and on-track for a longer period of time. Communicate and be accountable to others for your success and your indescretions, and offer support and encouragement to others on their journeys, too. The feedback you provide to others can be a tremendous boost to your own motivation.
Step 7: Document and Journal. Writing everything you eat down on paper along with their calorie counts can help you stay more focused and on track. You can see at a glance what food groups you may be lacking so you know what other foods you need in include. If you enter your blood sugar levels and times in your diary, too, you can truly see the cause and effect that the foods and amounts you consume has on your BS. Some people also write down their feelings at times when they’re
over-eating.
"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything."
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