No matter what they say, losing weight is not easy. A weight loss program will succeed only if you are 100% committed to your goal and are willing to work hard to get rid of your excess pounds. Fortunately, there are a few simple tricks to lose weight that will make the task easier. With a few simple changes, you can get the ball rolling and start losing weight.
Change What You Eat
You are what you eat. If you continue eating high-calorie, high-fat foods, you will never have that lean and trim body you have always wanted. A few simple changes in the food you eat can help you shed pounds.
* Reduce your consumption of red meat. Burgers and steaks are high in calories and cholesterol. Instead of red meat, build your meals around chicken, lean pork, and fish. The method of preparation also counts. Avoid deep-fried meats or preparation methods that call for creamy, high-calories sauces. Opt for grilling, steaming, or baking.
* Eliminate fried foods. Make healthier choices by grilling, roasting, boiling, or baking to reduce the amount of fat in your foods.
* Keep your kitchen stocked with herbs and spices to boost flavor without adding calories.
* If you must eat fast foods, choose wisely. Have a grilled chicken sandwich and a salad on the side. Watch the dressing, as it could add unwanted calories.
* Start with soup or salad. A fresh salad with vinaigrette dressing or a broth-based soup can help curb your hunger and control portion sizes.
* Have some fruit for dessert instead of cake, cookies or ice cream. The natural sugar in fruits will satisfying your craving for sweets while adding fiber, vitamins and minerals to your diet. In time, you’ll learn to forgo high-calorie desserts and reach for healthier fruits instead.
Change What You Drink
Many people are surprised to learn that calories also lurk in beverages and drinks. Cutting back on liquid calories can make a big difference in your weight loss plan. Here are a few tricks to reduce calories in your drinks and help you lose weight.
* Put a ban on soda. Eight ounces of regular Coca Cola contains approximately 97 calories. If you drink several glasses of soda every day, you could easily rack up 500 calories or more of empty calories.
* Ditch that diet drink. If you think switching to a diet drink is a smart move, think again. Sugar-free drinks may not help you lose weight after all. Apart from the potential health hazard of artificial sweeteners, diet drinks increase your cravings for sweet foods and can make you binge on high-calorie, sugar-laden foods.
* Cut down on alcoholic beverages. They are high in calories and can give you a beer belly. Reduce or eliminate your alcohol consumption.
* Drink water. When you are thirsty, drink plenty of water. It quenches your thirst, helps eliminate toxins and waste products in the body, and contributes to overall health. Best of all, it’s calorie-free.
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