Here
are a few of over 2400
Diet tips and Quotations
that will keep you
motivated
daily
What's
eating you? For some,
overeating is triggered
by emotions. Learning to
deal with emotions
without food will aid in
long-term weight
control.
Wear clothes
that fit or have them tailored
to fit. A great fit can make an
outfit, just as a Poor fit can
break it!
Walking
works! Start walking today.
It's free and no expertise is
needed, just a pair of
comfortable shoes.
Visualization
is an effective tool used by
top athletes and performers.
Visualize the new you. Fit
and trim!
Using food to
cope? Everyone has problems and
eating wont¢â‚¬â„¢t make them
go away. Prepare for times of
emotional distress with
non-food alternatives like
taking a walk.
Use pictures
to help you reach your ideal
weight. Visualize the new you -
fit and trim! Studies prove
visualization works. Get the
picture?
Tough day at
work, tired and hungry? Stock
healthy and tasty meals that
can be micro waved in minutes
when you just cant
wait.
To limit
calories, take a standard
serving out of the package and
eat it off a plate instead of
out of a box or bag. Eat slowly
so your brain can
get
the message
that your stomach is
full.
Think
moderation - not elimination or
deprivation. All foods, even
ice cream and cake, can fit
into a healthy diet.
The U.S.D.A.
suggests thinking about serving
sizes as common
objects:
3
oz. of cooked meat, poultry or
fish = a deck of
cards
Support
helps! Find a diet buddy who is
as motivated as you, or more,
to lose weight - maybe a
friend, co-worker, family
member or member of
an
online weight
loss forum.
Studies show
that the more physically fit a
person is, the lower their
blood pressure during a
stressful day at
work.
Studies show
pedometers motivate walkers
because they provide a constant
reminder of how close you are
to your 10,000 steps a day
goal.
Studies
confirm weekends may be
hazardous to our waist lines.
Prevent weekend over
indulgences by being more aware
of your food choices
and
increasing
physical activity.
Stop telling
yourself that you cant lose
weight, you can. Be positive
and take action, eating healthy
and exercising
regularly.
Stop mindless
eating. Without a conscious
awareness of what you are
consuming each day, calories
quickly add up to weight
gain.
Starving
yourself, especially before
going out to eat, can lead to
overeating.
Some
successful dieters found
that placing the bathroom
scale in front of the
refrigerator was just the
trick to making them
think twice before
opening the
door.
So, what's
stopping you from trying some
of these tips today? Don't wait
to put your plan into action.
Try a new idea
today.
Small changes
add up to weight loss! Spend
the extra few dollars to buy
convenient pre-cut and washed
vegetables and fresh
fruit.
Slow down
your eating pace and add to the
enjoyment of your meals and by
listening to soft instrumental
music while dining.
Skipping
meals only tricks your body
into thinking its survival is
threatened, so it reacts by
holding on to its stored fat
for dear life.
Signal your
brain that the meal if over by
removing your plate from the
table when finished eating or
leaving the table. At
restaurants, cover your plate
with your napkin.
Set regular
hours. Many people find it
difficult to consistently
wake-up early to exercise,
often because they have not
slept enough and don't wake at
the time each day.
Reminders
help. Change the password on
your computer to one that
reinforces your weight loss
goals such as: " think thin" or
"healthy and slim."
Rather than
the usual burger, choose a
grilled chicken sandwich and
add lots of tomato and lettuce
to make it more nutritious and
filling.
Prepare and
freeze meals. Plan your menus
and grocery list at the same
time. Prepare a week or more of
menus and freeze cooked meals
in individual
containers.
Please your
kids and teach them that
healthy foods taste good. Make
a favorite dish, like macaroni
and cheese with low-fat milk
and low-fat cheese.
Plan for
success by breaking down your
ultimate weight loss goal into
smaller targets.
Penn State
Univ. reports that we eat more
when we're given larger
portions. Frequently,
individuals were unaware that
they were eating more and did
not feel any fuller after the
meal.
Pace yourself
when starting a walking regimen
to avoid stiff or sore muscles
or joints. Over several weeks,
begin walking faster, going
further, and walking for longer
periods of time.
No time to
exercise? Get up earlier 2
mornings a week
or meet a
friend after work or at the end
of the day
for a
workout. You'll get a chance to
socialize
and keep each
other motivated.
Nix the
nibbling! Stop the habit of
nibbling
while
preparing meals by
chewing
sugarless gum
while cooking.
Make walking
or workouts fun by listening to
music
or audio
books on self-improvement and
motivation.
You'll feel
productive and
energized.
Make better
choices. A hard candy is only
about 20 calories
and can last
15 minutes. A 400 calorie ice
cream cone
never lasts
more than 10
minutes.
Listening to
your favorite music tends to
make you exercise
longer
studies show, because it makes
it more enjoyable
and
distracts you
from thinking about how hard
you¢â‚¬â„¢re
working.
Learn from
labels. The portion size that
you are used
to eating may
be equal to 2 or 3 standard
servings.
Read the
label to be sure.
Keep a food
diary for one week. It is one
of the best ways to "interrupt"
habitual bingeing and food
addictions.
It take 20
minutes for the brain to get
the "all full"
message.
Avoid
overeating by eating slowly and
savoring the
flavor and
texture of your
food.
If you really
crave something, have a little.
Eat slowly and
enjoy the
taste; it will help prevent
future cravings and
make it
easier to stick to your
diet.
Get a quick
and easy summary of an
individual food by looking at
the fat grams on the label.
Next, check out the
calories.
For powerful
motivator's, write down all the
reasons
why you
dont¢â‚¬â„¢t want to be
overweight,
as well as
all your reasons for wanting to
be slim.
Find ways to
exercise. Increase your
activity today 5 minutes more
than yesterday. Walk to the
shops, wash the car, mow the
lawn, or take the
stairs.
Find time to
exercise. Instead of having
your morning coffee with the
newspaper, try watching the
news on TV while using
a
treadmill or
stationary bike.
Experience
extra weight. Pick up a 10 lb.
bag of
groceries at
the store and carry it while
shopping.
How many
pounds do you need to
lose?
Emotional
eater? Start writing down not
only what you eat,
but your
emotional state throughout the
day and you will
soon become
aware of what you are eating
and why.
Eat the
low-calorie items on your plate
first.
Start with
the salad, vegetables and
broth
soups, saving
the higher calorie
meats
and starches
for last.
Dress to
impress. Before buying a skirt
or pants, make sure you check
out your rear view. Regardless
of the size, its the
fit that will
make the clothes look good or
bad.
Don't rely on
caffeine for energy;
it will end
up making you feel more
hungry.
Don't eat 2
hours before going to
bed.
The
additional calories are
most
likely stored
as fat.
Did you know?
Pleated pants often add weight
to your
waistline.
Try flat-front pants for a
slimmer look.
Desiring
dessert? Make it a habit to
wait 20 minutes
after dinner
before ordering dessert and
often
you feel full
and eat less.
Create good
habits, get in the habit of
packing your own
healthy lunch
for work or when on the go
to
control
calories and avoid
hunger.
Bypass
temptation. If driving past a
certain fast food restaurant
everyday is too tempting, try
going a different
route.
Body image is
the mental picture we have of
our physical body - an inner
view of our outer self. What's
your body image?
Avoid eating
impulsively and start
controlling food consumption by
writing down tomorrow's meals
the night before and the
approximate times you plan to
eat.
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