Best 10 Dieting Tips for Fall/Winter |
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As the air starts getting the cold bite of winter, you are happy to anticipate a new season where you don't have to be in a bathing suit. You start getting ready for the winter holidays with friends and family. Until that fateful moment when you realize you really don't want to put on those extra pounds that seem to sneak up on you every winter. You start imagining all of the extra treats, the cozy nights watching movies rather than being outdoors, and all of the extra festive parties that come along with the season. It seems almost inevitable that you will put on a few pounds again this year...but it does not have to be that way!
Please don't worry, THIS YEAR WILL BE DIFFERENT FOR YOU! Winter weight loss is always possible. Remember that losing weight is influenced to the extent of 70% to 80% by what and how you eat and the balance by the physical activities and exercises. Cut down intake of excess calories which increase fat in the body and exercise the body which will help in to burn body fat and to lose weight.
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Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Water plays very important role in our body functions. Body fat and bones account for 20% of water each, lean muscle tissues are 75% water and over 80% of our blood is water. Water helps kidneys remove toxins allowing liver to metabolize more fat. It works as a natural suppressant of appetite.
Put alcohol on highly restricted list if you are serious on losing weight. Alcohol helps body in storing fat by slowing down metabolism. Main culprits causing excess weight are saturated fats. Saturated fats and sugar are an absolute NO-NO for weight watchers. Try the best you can to avoid desserts, ice creams, and all the other 'so good their bad' foods. |
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Include low fat milk products such as yogurt, skimmed milk, cottage cheese in diet. They contain 'good proteins' which helps suppress those pesky cravings for food. They are also essential in building muscles.
Vegetables, beans, whole grains and fruits contain 'good' carbohydrates which are moderate on calories and fats, they are consumed slowly by the body and thus they help suppress hunger naturally. Omega 3 fatty acids increase metabolism and energy levels of the body. Eat fish such as Mackerel, Salmon, Sardines and Herrings because they are rich Omega 3 fatty acids which help prevent blood clotting, regulate blood pressure, and lower risk of heart failure. They are extremely helpful in weight loss. Eat four or five meals of smaller portions instead of the normal three meals. Smaller meals at shorter intervals help boost your metabolism and burn fat which activates weight loss. Eat adequate fiber food. Fiber food is more filling and it suppresses hunger. It takes longer in digestion and passing through the body it attaches to some fats and proteins in our food and thus keeps them from being digested. Whole grains, brown rice, figs, Apples, broccoli, peas, lentils, beans, fresh vegetables and fruits and nuts are high in fiber content. Spices such as ginger, mustard, pepper, cinnamon, clove, and bay leaf decrease sugar cravings and are also helpful in weight loss. Avoid late night meals within the two to three hours before going to bed. Allow appropriate time (2-3 hours) for digestion of the meal before going to bed. |