D Lighter
I've never been one of those people who doesn't understand why she's chubby. I like food and I'm pretty I do occasionally attempt to lead a healthier life because looks aside, I do want to have a body that can get me from point A to point Z (fun pun intended) without coding out.
*When craving something sweet, grab fruit first...after a while, your mind will start to crave the fruit (in theory, but the first time you wipe out the kiddo's Easter candy, you're back to square one)
*Snack sized candies and pre-portioned snacks. Never say no, say moderation.
*Stop eating when you're full. Sounds easy, but sometimes it tastes so good!
*Keep a food journal, or get one of the phone apps. I have fitness pro. It chastises me for not logging in enough...well worth the .99 I paid.
*Don't think diet, think healthy living. Diet is a four letter word containing the word die...it's a BAD word.
*Move more. Gym time is great, but unrealistic for some people. Give yourself credit for doing a tough job. My grandma baptized her 6th kid in a size 8 dress. Her secret? She constantly worked on a to do list.
*Keep high protein snacks handy. Almonds, walnuts, peanuts. Just remember portions. Trust me, you can be a chub on healthy foods!
*Plan ahead. Make a menu. If you know what the plan is, it's easier to stay on course.
*Keep a food journal, or get one of the phone apps. I have fitness pro. It chastises me for not logging in enough...well worth the .99 I paid.
*Don't think diet, think healthy living. Diet is a four letter word containing the word die...it's a BAD word.
*Move more. Gym time is great, but unrealistic for some people. Give yourself credit for doing a tough job. My grandma baptized her 6th kid in a size 8 dress. Her secret? She constantly worked on a to do list.
*Keep high protein snacks handy. Almonds, walnuts, peanuts. Just remember portions. Trust me, you can be a chub on healthy foods!
*Plan ahead. Make a menu. If you know what the plan is, it's easier to stay on course.
*Don't wait until you're starving to eat. I'm really bad at this. I forget to eat until I'm feeling hungry and instead of taking the time to prep a healthy meal or snack, I'm grabbing cookies.
*If you're seriously craving it, eat it, but in a smaller portion. I once wanted a Snicker bar in the worst way, but I was "dieting" and tried to ignore the craving. I had a yogurt, some almonds, half a peanut butter, a banana...but I still wanted a Snickers. I'd been better off to grab a 70 calorie bite size treat than try to be satisfied with the uncraved foods.
*Small work outs count. Something is better than nothing.
*Watch the salt. It will bloat you, then you'll feel fat and depressed and then you'll crave the comfort of a Snickers. Or is that just me?
*Stay hydrated. The body mistakes hunger all the time.
*If you're seriously craving it, eat it, but in a smaller portion. I once wanted a Snicker bar in the worst way, but I was "dieting" and tried to ignore the craving. I had a yogurt, some almonds, half a peanut butter, a banana...but I still wanted a Snickers. I'd been better off to grab a 70 calorie bite size treat than try to be satisfied with the uncraved foods.
*Small work outs count. Something is better than nothing.
*Watch the salt. It will bloat you, then you'll feel fat and depressed and then you'll crave the comfort of a Snickers. Or is that just me?
*Stay hydrated. The body mistakes hunger all the time.
haha both in sync today, the cat was a bit less nice about it though at his bay
ReplyDeleteThat cat was way funnier!
DeleteThat last one is true. Often when we think we are hungry, we are actually thirsty. Go drink a bottle of water and wait fifteen minutes. If you're still hungry, then eat something.
ReplyDeleteNever diet. Lifestyle change.
Crazy, isn't it? But it's so true.
DeleteLife style change is the only answer.
Very interesting!
ReplyDeleteHope so!
DeleteGreat tips! I drink a lot of water. It's the best thing I do for myself especially when I munch one too many cookies. Have a happy Easter! :)
ReplyDeleteI do a good job with the water, unless there is pop in the house. I am a Diet Coke junkie. I had to just stop buying it.
DeleteI'm with you; I know why I'm chubby and its also featured on my E for Eat, LOL :) You shared great tips here. I think the most important one that people forget is to stay hydrated. Best advice to get in those 8 glasses of water that is recommended. Now I need to print out those tips you shared as I need to consider a more healthier lifestyle :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
betty
My mother in law keeps eight pennies in her kitchen window and moves them as she drinks...just a little reminder to get your eight in.
DeleteEverything you said is so true. It's a daily battle, but I'm working on it.
ReplyDeleteSame here, Lori.
DeleteGood tips, Elizabeth! And, I'm with you - I just want my bod to get from A to Z so the diet is a must only for that. (I still don't like it though) Great tips. I'm probably in big need of water and that journal app. :)
ReplyDeleteEvery time I diet, I gain weight. I now try to incorporate good habits to replace the bad.
DeleteGreat tips. Trying to avoid the craving never works!
ReplyDeleteAnnalisa, writing A-Z vignettes, at Wake Up, Eat, Write, Sleep
I have wiped out cupboards of food trying to avoid a craving. Not smart.
DeleteHaving a carcass to haul me around till my end of days would be nice.
ReplyDeleteYep. It's something we take for granted in our youth.
DeleteI'm always on a See Food diet. Can't pass up anything that smells or looks tasty. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeats my turn around diet...every time I turn around, I eat.
DeleteI'm glad I'm 6'3"...helps me spread out the 230lbs
ReplyDeleteI'm a whole foot shorter with no spare room for even another ounce.
DeleteAlex is right, don't diet, change your life. I guess that's what I did in 2013. I still record everything I eat on FitDay too, I find it helps. Mind you today I will not be "eating moderately".
ReplyDeleteCheat days are also necessary!
DeleteGood tips, I always found the word diet unfriendly, now I know why.
ReplyDelete"Haneen/I Will Never Give you Up (479)"
Yep, it's written in the word.
DeleteMan, I struggle with dieting too! I like food, I love breads and carbs and all the stuff I probably *shouldn't* be eating, so those are some great tips. One thing that helps is if I don't eat past 7 pm, but I don't stick to that very devotedly, lol. :)
ReplyDeleteI love all the bad stuff too. I've switched my bread to whole wheat. I know I'm not cutting out bread, so I try to opt for the healthier variety.
DeleteThe only diet tips I follow is to drink enough water, eat healthier food, and when I eat junk not to pig out on it.
ReplyDeleteAll wise habits, Chrys!
DeleteIt's the food's fault for being so tasty. I always avoid certain foods (hello, candy) or I can't control myself.
ReplyDeleteTotally food's fault. Right now, I am battling jelly beans. I love them!!
DeleteMy doctor told me the body can't tell thirst from hunger because it send the same signal. Strange.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that crazy? I totally believe it.
DeleteThese are actually great tips. I think it will always be hard. For me it has been a matter of determination. I figured I loved myself and my family more than food(just barely more :P )
ReplyDeleteGreat post for D.
It is really hard. Best way to approach it is to try not to think about it. The more I worry about not eating, the more I want to eat.
DeleteI love these tips! I've struggled with losing weight my entire life. It's exhausting sometimes. I just wish someone would replace something in my brain that made me like asparagus and hate chocolate!
ReplyDeleteI've wondered that myself too, Stephanie. I wish I could go back in time and kick skinny young me who never appreciated what I had. She was such a twit.
DeleteGreat healthy tips!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marcia :)
DeleteThese are great tips! I have such a hard time being "good" when I'm on a diet. Now food is so complicated.
ReplyDeleteDiet is always a pit of hellish cravings for me. It messes with our minds and our cravings.
DeleteGreat tips! I'm definitely going to have to try and remember some of these the next time I go on a healthy eating binge (which always seems to last all of two days...)
ReplyDeleteSame here, Rachel. All my best efforts can go straight down the drain with one pizza night.
DeleteI find chewing gum between meals helps prevent me from snacking and often takes care of that sweet tooth problem too.
ReplyDeleteChewing gum is an excellent tip! I chew peppermint gum when I cook...stops me from munching before dinner.
DeleteI really like these tips. Yeah Diet and Die would have to be related.
ReplyDeleteYep. They go hand in hand.
DeleteAwesome tips, and that's coming from a fitness freak. I'm a big fan of moderation. Life would be so boring if I couldn't have burgers and beer and cake. I just try to have it in small doses, and I'm always working out to keep my metabolism up. God, that sounded so responsible of me...
ReplyDeleteI think the idea of never getting the good stuff again is what send dieters over the edge. I have a lot of skinny friends, and they are mostly just naturally good at moderating. They just have a healthy attitude about food.
DeleteThese are really great tips, Elizabeth. I try to use most of them, although I'm still working on the water alone. I never liked the taste, lol. I do force myself to drink some and water down my juices with it. I'm sure that counts! :)
ReplyDeleteHope your Easter was awesome! Love to you and the family.
I add lemon to my water, but I have to sip it through a star because I love it so much, it's ruining the enamel on my teeth.
DeleteBrilliant tips, Elizabeth! I'm guilty of grabbing chocolate whenever I need a snack... chocolate really is my downfall but at least I choose the dark 70% right? That's SUPER good for you. At least that's what I tell myself ;) x
ReplyDeleteGood chocolate like that is a health food. Mmm. I think I need some right now!
DeleteGreat tips!
ReplyDeleteI've never had much of a struggle with weight... that could be due to a high metabolism.
I like to snack on popcorn which is a healthy option.
I still love you Michelle, even if you do have a high metabolism. Love popcorn. Prefer it to chips. It's awesome stuff.
DeleteOh I'm laughing now! I've been through this "list" so many times... Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com You'd think "common sense" would help out a bit here, wouldn't you? LOL
ReplyDeleteMe too Lisa. :)
Delete