Food Lovers - How to Master Weight Loss

Like most of us, you probably love food! Eating less to lose weight is probably not a happy thought for you. But wait.. it doesn't have to hurt so much! Follow these suggestions: you'll be amazed at how painless it can all be and you'll be delighted with your new sleek and slender figure!

We all know we need to have a well balanced diet. But this doesn't mean your diet has to be boring, just well planned. Sit down with your low fat recipe books and plan your week's meals before you go grocery shopping. Do not shop while you're hungry as you'll buy more. Only buy what's on the list. See how good it feels to have your shopping trolley full of mostly fruit and vegetables!

Rather than following the current trend of using huge plates, convert to small dinner plates. It will look like you're eating more than you actually are, and this can kind of fool your mind. Don't fall into the trap of eating dinner late: again, organisation is the key. If you eat dinner early in the evening, you can brush your teeth and tell yourself eating is over for the day. You won't be as tempted to munch on late night snacks. If you do want something in your stomach while you're watching telelvision, grab a water bottle from the front of the fridge and sip on that.

It's easy to remember this formula of your daily food requirements: 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit. I find that starting the day with some fruit on my cereal takes care of one of the fruit serves and then I only have to munch on an apple some time during the day to fulfil that requirement. Eating a carrot for morning tea works for me because it takes a long time to chew (and therefore feels like I'm eating more!) plus it takes care of my first vegetable serve.

Eat slowly and savour every mouthful. Think about the texture and flavour of the food as you chew. Enjoy the eating experience more. Drink water with your meals as a habit as it will help fill you up. Chop up your favourite fruit and leave it in a container in the fridge. It's amazing how we're all more inclined to eat fruit when it's already bite sized. It's amazing at a kid's party when you bring out plates of chopped up fruit how the kids won't generally complain and will polish off every last morsel!

Most of our social events with friends and family are based around the activity of eating, and usually, eating too much. You can change all that and usher in a new healthier habit for everyone by suggesting different kinds of meetings. For example, arrange a walk together instead of a meal together, arrange a fun game in the local park instead of an binge in a smorgasboard restaurant, organise a card game instead of a cafeteria. The company is the important thing, afterall. And you'll all feel the benefit.

When heading out to social or sporting events, be kind to your body and your budget by packing healthy foods before you go. Most venues stock fast foods which are high in fat. In addition, you often waste previous time as a family by queuing up. If you worry that your kids will be missing out, you could buy them a treat after they've filled up on sandwiches and fruit. By then the smell of hot fries and chips will not seem as irresistable!

In reality, I know no one whose diet meets nutritional requirements every single day. These days everyone is so busy that it's becoming harder and harder. That's why my whole family takes daily health supplements in the form of whey protein shakes or capsules, in order to keep sleek and slender. My wife and I have great peace of mind that our kids are receiving all the vitamins and minerals they need, even on busy days. After walking and sport, I make sure we all have a protein-based shake to help repair and tone muscle. No one here complains about a nice tasting milkshake and we all feel the benefit.

Forget fad diets because they don't last. Forget starving yourself because you wont last! It's about lifestyle choices, organisation and retraining your mind. Try the tricks mentioned here: they work.

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