| Losing weight is the first part of the battle. The | | | | harm you at all, so long as you are sensible with |
| second part is keeping it off permanently. | | | | the rest of your diet. |
| Many people can knock weight off short term | | | | The reason many people give up dieting is simply |
| then put it right back on. This article will give you | | | | it is to demanding in terms of what they can eat, |
| 8 tips to keep the weight off permanently. | | | | but the reality is it does not have to be in the |
| Many peoples diets are to strict and they restrict | | | | first place. |
| food groups that can be eaten and this lack of | | | | Proper long term weight loss and maintance is |
| choice causes them to give up. | | | | exactly that, a long term process. |
| Also, many diets simply don't make you feel | | | | The occasional treat is essential, so forget about |
| healthy and people give up due to lack of energy, | | | | all the foods you can never eat again, you can! |
| nausea etc | | | | 5. Have healthy convenience food |
| Keeping on track for long term weight loss | | | | It is to easy with our hectic lifestyles to simply |
| Lets say you have lost weight and are waning on | | | | grab burgers, fast food, microwave meals when |
| a diet, here are 8 tips to help you keep the | | | | were in a hurry. |
| weight off longer term, which can be incorporated | | | | Make sure you have quick healthy foods in the |
| into ANY sensible diet. | | | | cupboard instead. |
| 1. Eat breakfast. | | | | For example, tinned fish such as salmon, sardines |
| Breakfast really is the most important meal of | | | | or Tuna are ideal. |
| the day. | | | | Simply add over a baked potato with some |
| Your body has been deprived of nourishment for | | | | vegetables and you have a quick meal in a matter |
| up to 8 hours; at breakfast you re fuel your body | | | | of minutes. |
| giving you energy that sets you up for the day | | | | 6. Eat 5 times a day |
| and curbs hunger pangs later on. | | | | Eat regular and often, five times a day to |
| More than 80% of dieters who achieve long term | | | | prevent insulin spikes and hunger cravings. This |
| weight loss eat breakfast, so this is very good | | | | way you will always feel full and more energetic. |
| advice. | | | | 7. Eat protein and carbohydrate together |
| 2. Eat greens. | | | | Always try and eat carbohydrate and protein |
| Fruits and vegetables are low in calories high in | | | | together at every meal. |
| water and fiber, both of which make you feel full | | | | Protein stabilizes insulin levels, which leads to |
| for longer. | | | | steady energy throughout the day. One more |
| Aim for five servings a day, this is not as difficult | | | | benefit, eating protein has been shown to reduce |
| as it sounds, as there are plenty of foods to | | | | your appetite. |
| choose from. | | | | Protein and carbohydrate work together so |
| If you are in a hurry, buy green foods | | | | should be eaten together for long term health. |
| supplement and dilute with fruit juice for a quick | | | | 8. Drink water |
| nourishing snack. | | | | Yes, you have heard it numerous times before: |
| 3. Eat naturally | | | | Drink 2 liters of water per day to help with long |
| It really is common sense which foods are good | | | | term weight loss |
| and bad for you. | | | | Many of our hunger pangs are really thirst pangs |
| If you eat as naturally as you can and avoid | | | | so reach for the water first. Also water is |
| foods with lots of additives and processing you | | | | essential in the fat buring process so make sure |
| are on the right track for long term weight loss. | | | | you get plenty each day. |
| 4. Don't be too hard on yourself | | | | Long term weight loss be realistic and sensible |
| People who keep weight off have learned to | | | | The above is really common sense and allows |
| treat themselves and not be too hard on | | | | you flexibility and choice in your eating habits. |
| themselves. | | | | To achieve long term weight loss incorporate the |
| Eating a Pizza or burger every now and again, is | | | | above in your diet and you will find it easier to |
| not going to make you suddenly jump hugely in | | | | stick with a diet as well as feeling healthy and |
| weight. | | | | more energetic. |
| A treat such as this 2 or 3 times a week will not | | | | |