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Hun, don't, I repeat, DON'T ever try to make yourself throw up. That will just cause more problems. And very serious problems. Also, don't starve yourself...don't crash diet. I would just try to eat less. It has worked for me. But, that's not the only thing. There's hope :)
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Try to eat healthy at meals and not have snacks. If you do snack, have fruits and/or vegetables. When I get those sudden urges for snacks, I totally fill up on water. I've only been doing this a few days, but I have noticed I've been eating a lot less junk.
I lost about 50 pounds by eating less and exercising. Instead of eating 3 meals and snacks in between meals, eliminate the snacks. When having meals, try to have some fruits and vegetables, and get your protein. If you do not eat meat, find alternatives (like protein shakes, bars, or soy products). As for the exercise, start with about 10 sit-ups (that's what I started with since my major problem was my stomach). Find exercises that work on the areas where you would like to lose your weight. Eventually, increase your amount of sit-ups (or the exercise you have chosen), but only when you feel ready. You can also add many other exercises, but don't do too much. Increase your routine gradually. You can get hurt if your body is not used to the amount of exercise it is getting. It is also always great to walk as much as possible and drink lots of water.
Watermelon is your friend :) Lows cals, low sugars.
Do not snack on junk food while watching TV. Chances are, you're really into the show and you are not paying attention to how much food you are eating. Before you know it, you've eaten the whole bag of Oreos! If you want to snack in front of the TV, just take a little baggie of whatever you're eating with you (to ensure that you wont overeat).
Small frequent meals (SFMs) tend to stabilize both blood sugar and insulin levels throughout the day. When blood sugar levels spike, fat storage is strongly promoted, because blood sugar must be kept under very tight control by the body. If glycogen reserves are full, blood sugar must be stored as fat. These spikes will also cause an overproduction of insulin, usually leading to a rebound hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) effect a few hours after your meal. This can instigate hunger and cravings, cause your energy levels to crash, and slow your metabolism. In contrast, keeping your blood sugar levels moderate and consistent smoothes out energy levels, keeps insulin levels more constant, and helps keep your metabolism humming. When you eat six nutritious, smaller meals a day, the food is more efficiently absorbed and processed by your body than the "three squares" most Americans eat each day. You’ll be creating a metabolic environment that supports healthy fat loss and muscle gains.
Don's just cut out certain foods. You can eat desserts, but in moderation.
Always be confident. You know you want to smile :) Work your walk and show them your pearly whites :D
Once you lose weight, it's a lifetime committment, if you gained weight in the first place, you know it' s something you cannot forget.
Fad Diets are just that a fad.
Best Advice: Eat foods low on the glycemic index, they keep your blood sugar even and do not cause cravings. Eat all you want of most veges except, corn, white potatoes, and most fruits except watermelon, mangos. Eat whole grain bread w/o white flour and sugar and additives from the healthfood store, you can also find them now in supermarkets. Eat portion sizes of beans, chicken and fish for lunch and dinner. Eat snacks in-between to keep your blood sugar level, such as fruit, or a few nuts, a cup of tea. Diet soda is no good, the (fake) sugar will cause your blood to fluctuate and make you hungry as will coffee because of the caffein. Drink tea, the caffein in tea will not do the same as coffee, and ofcouse, drink H20.
Try to exercise 45 minutes a week in a spin class or a class setting, it is easier to stick to if you dont' like exercise, and do some light weight training once or twice a week. Always take the steps.
Don't stop--Read about the glycemic index, it's not a fad, it's the backbone of how we should eat. Complex Carbs will not make your fat, they burn slowly and fill you up, keep away from simple carbs and all sugar.
Drink plenty of green tea with sugar substitutes. This increases your metabolism and prevents cancer. Have a glass of low-fat milk in the evenings, and avoid carbohydrates (especially ones that come from bread, biscuits, and sweets). If you have a sweet tooth, chew sugar-free gum or drink diet sodas. If you are craving a particular thing really badly, eat it (before you binge later). Don't forget to exercise.
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they help ;)
Your liver processes fat and your colon absorbs the fat. I mix some juice with psyllium seed every day to clean my colon. I also take a liver cleansing tablet. This helps. Besides, you would not believe how much comes out, making a slimmer belly.
Rather than changing all of your bad habits at once, try changing one bad habit at a time. I find that I don't feel so deprived this way, and I am able to stick to the change.
When you overeat, it's probably because your over stressed. Think about all the neat things you can do (except being thin). Have a talk with trusted friends and family, if necessary. When you feel better about yourself, you won't turn to food when you're stressed or sad!
Not everyone can do a low carb diet (it works for some people). If you absolutely love carbs, it may be hard to stick to a low carb diet. You will be more likely to stick with your diet if you eat the foods you enjoy. Just don't overdo them. Try the 90-10 rule: Eat healthy 90% of the time, and save 10% of your calories for the special treats. Don't put any food "off limits." This will only make you want it 10 times more (and you will be more likely to overeat). Exercise is important for so many reasons. Always get out and move, even if it is just walking the dog or taking the stairs. When you do lose weight, treat yourself to a treat. For example, a new CD, a bubble bath, or a massage.
If you chew gum, your brain will think it's food and produce more acid to dissolve it. The more acid, the faster your food is digested, plus you exercise your jaw. Drink water mixed with sugar instead of eating.
I had been trying to lose weight forever, but nothing was working. One day, somebody told me that in order to lose weight successfully you must drink very hot liquids after each meal. For example, drink a good-sized cup of hot tea after each meal. The hot liquid literally melts the fat that is stuck to the sides of your esophagus and stomach walls. The hot liquid melts the fat and sends it straight through your digestive system and out of your body, before it is able to turn itself into actual fatty cells. You can eat what you want!!
Don't sleep with your air conditioner on. Take a cold shower! It feels great and it will help you go to bed without turning the air conditioner on. Your body will burn more calories trying to get warm.
When doing cardio exercises, push yourself to the maximum. 20 minutes of this is more effective than 45 minutes without resistance. The same idea is applied to weights; work out until you feel you did you best. Eat 6-7 small, low calorie, low fat meals. And lastly, drink 9-10 glasses of water a day. This will get you results better than anything!
Every time you feel the need to eat something, even if you have just finished your meal, take a moment to think, "Am I really hungry right now?" Think of food as a natural need and not an emotional balance factor!
1. Try to eat early in the morning, in the middle of the day, and before you get ready for bed. These times would be 7:00 in the morning, 12:00 at noon, and between 5 to 6 o' clock each night.
2. Don't push yourself too hard. If you're doing a workout video or working outside, take a break when you start getting tired.
3. Do not drink water while you work out. If you do, you'll cramp.
4. Before and after working out, try to stretch out your legs, arms, head, shoulders and waist. Do daily exercises like jumping jacks, sit ups, and push ups.
5. Lift your hands after exercising. It will allow your lungs to breathe easier and your heart to go back to a steady beat.
Instead of going to McDonald's every other day, try going every other week or once a month. Did you know one Big Mac is equal to 6 banana splits. That's a lot of carbohydrates!
Soda contains a lot of empty calories. I recently stopped drinking about eight sodas a day, equaling 1360 calories (more than half my recommended total caloric intake). The weight has been coming off with no other lifestyle changes!
I find that sometimes when I'm hungry, and I finally get the chance to fix something, I eat everything in sight really fast. When you eat fast your body does not get the time it needs to compute that you have eaten enough. By the time your body figures out it's not hungry anymore, it's too late and you've already eaten way more than you need to - leading to weight gain. Eat slow and train yourself to enjoy each bite.
As it's been said a lot of times before, drink a lot of water. Exercise, even if it's only for a few minutes at time. It adds up. Do not push yourself if you feel like you can not go on. Don't worry if you can't keep up with what's going on, just do your best. It's okay if you cheat every once in a while. It keeps you from bingeing later on.
Choose carefully what you eat and how much you eat it. The right choice of foods matters. They say to eat 6 meals a day. I do that, but I eat health food. I have protein bars or shakes in between meals. I also have some almonds, vegetables, and even cereal (cereal isn't only eaten in the morning with milk). Pick cereals like Total or Special K, not the bad kiddy cereals. Keep your meals simple. No fried foods. Eat more fruits and vegetables, white meat, if you like bread - stick with wheat bread (keep that to a limit as well). Be careful with other breads and rice and pasta. Actually, stay away from them. While you're at it, exercise. Even walking helps. If you want to pick up the pace, go to a gym. Bottom line, losing weight is mental. You have to want to lose weight!! If you don't, none of ideas will help.
Find a picture of a celebrity, model or other person that has a body type you admire. Every day when you wake up, look at that picture and think - "I want to look like that!" This will help to motivate yourself to look like that. Look at your body, and look at theirs, and then you will have the MOTIVATION you need to EXERCISE, and EAT HEALTHY CONSTANTLY.
Wear a pedometer. Don't put it in your pocket, it won't count your steps like that. You have to firmly clip it to your belt or your wristband for it to work properly. Research shows that a person should walk 10,000 steps each day to be healthy and in shape. 10,000 steps might be impossible to you right now, but just try it. If you think 10,000 is a small number, you can do more. First you have to leave your couch and turn off the TV that you're glued to every day. Get up and start running and walking around the neighborhood. I did. Now, I take 10,000 or more steps each day. Sometimes 8 or 9 thousand steps, but rarely, I know that moving is the key. The best way to do it is to use a jump rope and when you're tired, start walking.
If you want fast food, never order in. Ever. Make it yourself. That way, you can control what goes in, it's cheaper (surprisingly), and you spend time making it and you put thought into what you're eating. If you don't have the ingredients on hand, forget about it, but if you still want fast food, then walk to the place you want to go. Chances are, by the time you get there, you won't want it any more. If you still manage to eat it, order a smaller portion (forget about the upgrades) and walk back home.
For me, it's all about will power. If you are having a bad day, a weak moment or just a plain old craving, having the item staring at you in the face is just setting yourself up for failure. I have had moments of complete weakness where I would have eaten a gallon of Ben and Jerry's - tearing through the cupboards looking for something, anything bad and not on my diet, but there was nothing! 10 minutes later, the craving was gone and I grabbed an apple. If you take the steps to rid yourself of these foods, they won't even be there for you to eat.
Good Luck ♥
I really hoped this helped!!
Remember, Confidence, Motivation, Healthy Eating, and Exercise. That's all it takes. I wish you the best :)
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