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11 FREE Handy Diet Tips that Really Work
11FREE Handy Diet Tips that really work11 FREE Handy diet tips that really work!
by Rev. Penny Dean Hibbitts May 2013 From my own experience and research I can tell you that these 11 handy diet tips really work-for anybody and everybody, check this out! Drink lots of water Studies show that drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day can help your digestive system work better by flushing it out. Drinking a glass of water when you get up in the morning, before meals or snacks (you won't eat as much) and before you go to bed at night can significantly improve your health, improve your blood circulation is healthy for your heart. Buy smaller plates, bowls and cups Eating off smaller dishes is a trick you can play on your mind. Your mind sees a full plate so when you are finished eating you do not feel deprived. Do NOT deprive yourself Depriving yourself of comfort foods and foods you like (examples: soda pop, ice cream, peanut butter cups, rich deserts)can actually cause cravings that will make you eat frantically until you get the food you crave! Allow yourself small portions of a favorite food, drink or dessert but be sure to put it in your meal plan. Plan your meals Plan your meals and grocery list ahead of time and only buy the items on the list. You are less likely to eat unhealthy foods if they are not readily available or sitting next to healthy foods in the fridge or cupboards. Count calories Count the calories you eat and try not to go over 1500 calories in any 24 hour period. Get regular exercise Put thirty minutes to an hour of exercise on your daily schedule. Be sure to rest one day out of six with little or no exercise. Studies suggest that exercise is more productive if you do not do it every day. If you are trying to lose weight daily exercise with one day of rest is healthy. If you are trying to gain muscle tone, exercise every other day or alternate the types of exercises you do every other day. For example: Do 10 crunches on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Walk 1 mile on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Eat "low-fat" brands of food Lower the amount of fat that you eat by buying low fat foods. Salt can make you look fatter than you really are Substitute "no salt" or seasonings that do not have salt in them. Eating too much salt can cause high blood pressure and cause you to retain water which can make you look fatter than you really are. Use a sugar substitute Using sugar substitutes made from natural ingredients can cure the craving for something sweet and reduce your calorie intake.( Note: If you have been diagnosed with low blood pressure you should try peanut butter or orange juice to reduce sugar cravings). Don't deprive yourself Make sure your meal plan includes all of the five basic food groups, take a daily vitamin supplement, and don't deprive yourself of foods you love but simply work them into your diet plan in smaller amounts and less frequently as you usually have them. Studies show depriving yourself can actually make your crave more treats and eat more. Get 8 hours of undisturbed rest at night Studies show that if you get the proper amount of rest you will have more energy and your body will burn calories at a faster rate! Important Note : Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any exercise or diet plan. |
Today's Verse"Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments." Matt. 19:7
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