Is there anyone whos lost weight
and kept it off? Yes! And heres how theyve done it:
Think healthy eating instead
of dieting. Dieting is an on again - off again thing;
healthy eating is a lifelong process.
Set reasonable goals: Lose 1/2 to
1 pound a week until you reach a weight you can maintain comfortably.
Fat has more than twice as many calories
as carbohydrate or protein. To control weight, eat foods with less
fat.
Alcohol has 7 calories per gram
almost twice the calories of carbohydrate or protein. If you do drink
alcohol, reduce the amount you drink.
Find lower-fat substitutes that satisfy
your taste preferences.
Theres no such thing as a forbidden
food unless its unsafe or you are on a diet for medical reasons.
Eat smaller portions to maintain your weight.
Keep moving. The only way to reset
your metabolism is to increase regular physical activity.
Increase intake of water and foods
rich in fiber to help make you feel full without lots of calories.
Deal with problems head-on. Reward
or console yourself with something besides food.