The Top 15 Best Diet Tips Ever
January 12, 2010 by Weight Loss Diets and Exercise Tips
Filed under Popular Diets & Pills
one knows the keys to losing weight: Eat less and exercise more. Sounds simple enough, but in the context of real life and its demands, it can be anything but simple. So how do successful losers do it? To find out, Top Diet Secrets asked experts across the country for their best diet tips. Here’s what they said Best Diet Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages.
People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. So you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is really what you need. If you don’t like plain water, try adding citrus or a splash of juice, or brew infused teas like mango or peach, which have lots of flavor but no calories.
Best Diet Tip No. 2: Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away.
Start by focusing on getting the recommended 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables each day. It sounds like a lot, but it is well worth it, because at the same time you are meeting your fiber goals and feeling more satisfied from the volume of food.
You’re also less likely to overeat because fruits and vegetables displace fat in the diet. And that’s not to mention the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. More than 200 studies have documented the disease-preventing qualities of phytochemicals found in produce. Work vegetables into meals instead of just serving them as sides on a plate.
Best Diet Tip No. 3: Consider whether you’re really hungry.
Whenever you feel like eating, look for physical signs of hunger.
Hunger is your body’s way of telling you that you need fuel, so when a craving doesn’t come from hunger, eating will never satisfy it.
When you’re done eating, you should feel better — not stuffed, bloated, or tired.
Your stomach is only the size of your fist, so it takes just a handful of food to fill it comfortably.
Keeping your portions reasonable will help you get more in touch with your feelings of hunger and fullness.
Best Diet Tip No. 4: Be choosy about nighttime snacks.
Mindless eating occurs most frequently after dinner, when you finally sit down and relax.
Either close down the kitchen after a certain hour, or allow yourself a low-calorie snack, like a 100-calorie pack of cookies or a half-cup scoop of low-fat ice cream. Once you find that you’re usually satisfied with the low-cal snack, try a cup of zero-calorie tea.
Best Diet Tip No. 5: Enjoy your favorite foods.
Putting your favorite foods off limits leads to weight gain because it triggers ‘rebound’ overeating.
Instead of cutting out your favorite foods altogether, be a slim shopper. Buy one fresh bakery cookie instead of a box, or a small portion of sweets from the bulk bins instead of a whole bag. down with a bag of chips or cookies in front of the television is an example of eating amnesia, where you mindlessly eat without being hungry, but out of
You can enjoy your favorite foods, but you must do so in moderation.
Best Diet Tip No. 6: Enjoy your treats away from home.
When you need a treat, take a a walk to your local park or plan a family outing
By making it into an adventure, you don’t have to worry about the temptation of having treats in the house, and it is a fun and pleasurable way to make it work when you are trying to lose weight.
And for those times you just can’t get out? Stock your kitchen with fresh fruit, which can be every bit as delicious as any other dessert.
Best Diet Tip No. 7: Eat several mini-meals during the day.
If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. But when you’re hungry all the time, eating fewer calories can be challenging.
Studies show people who eat 4-5 meals or snacks per day are better able to control their appetite and weight.
She recommends dividing your daily calories into smaller meals or snacks and enjoying as many of them as you can early in the day — dinner should be the last time you eat.
Best Diet Tip No. 8: Eat protein at every meal.
Protein is more satisfying than carbohydrates or fats, and thus may be the new secret weapon in weight control.
Diets higher in protein [and] moderate in carbs, along with a lifestyle of regular exercise, have an excellent potential to help weight loss,”Getting enough protein helps preserve muscle mass and encourages fat burning while keeping you feeling full. So be sure to include healthy protein sources, like yogurt, cheese, nuts, or beans, at meals and snacks.
Best Diet Tip No. 9: Spice it up.
Add spices or chiles to your food for a flavor boost that can help you feel satisfied.
Food that is loaded with flavor will stimulate your taste buds and be more satisfying so you won’t eat as much,
When you need something sweet, suck on a red-hot fireball candy for a long-lasting burst of sweetness with just a few calories
Best Diet Tip No. 10 : Snacks
Having ready-to-eat snacks and meals-in-minutes staples on hand sets you up for success. You’ll be less likely to hit the drive-through or call in a pizza order if you can make a healthy meal in 5 or 10 minutes.
Stock your kitchen with:
94% fat-free microwave popcorn (20-25 calories per cup, and you can make it in two minutes or less) Frozen vegetables Bags of pre-washed greens Canned tomatoes Canned beans Whole-grain wraps or pitas Pre-cooked grilled chicken breasts A few containers of pre-cooked brown rice
Best Diet Tip No. 11: Order childrens portions at restaurants.
When you are eating out, order a child’s pizza or a small sandwich as an easy way to trim calories and get your portions under control. Another trick is to use smaller plates. This helps the portions look like more, and if your mind is satisfied, your stomach likely will be, too.
Best Diet Tip No. 12: Eat foods in season.
If you don’t love certain fruits or vegetables, it could be because you ate them out of season when they have little taste or flavor. When you eat seasonally, fruits and vegetables are more flavorful, at their best.
Best Diet Tip No. 13: Swap a cup of pasta for a cup of vegetables.
Simply by eating less pasta or bread and more veggies, you could lose a dress size in a year.
Best Diet Tip No. 15: Be physically active.
Although it may seem counterintuitive, don’t use exercise either to punish yourself for eating or to “earn” the right to eat more.
When you do, it sets up a negative thought pattern, which is why so many people say they hate to exercise.
Instead, focus on how great you feel, how much better you sleep and how much more energy you have when you exercise. Physical activity is good for you whether you are trying to lose weight or not, so keep it positive and build a lifelong habit.
100-200 calories if you reduce the portion of starch on your plate and increase the amount of vegetables.
Best Diet Tip No. 14: Use non-food alternatives to cope with stress.
Sooner or later, you’re going to be faced with a stressful situation. Instead of turning to food for comfort, be prepared with some non-food tactics that work for you. Read a few chapters in a novel, listening to music, writing in a journal, practicing meditative deep breathing, or looking at a photo album of loved ones.
For more details on how to improve your health and lose weight go to Top Diet Secrets
Thanks to The Diet Guru for contributing this article to our Weight Loss blog:
People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. So you can end up eating extra calories when an ice-cold glass of water is really what you need. If you don’t like plain water, try adding citrus or a splash of juice, or brew infused teas like mango or peach, which have lots of flavor but no calories.
Best Diet Tip No. 2: Think about what you can add to your diet, not what you should take away.
Start by focusing on getting the recommended 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables each day. It sounds like a lot, but it is well worth it, because at the same time you are meeting your fiber goals and feeling more satisfied from the volume of food.
You’re also less likely to overeat because fruits and vegetables displace fat in the diet. And that’s not to mention the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. More than 200 studies have documented the disease-preventing qualities of phytochemicals found in produce. Work vegetables into meals instead of just serving them as sides on a plate.
Best Diet Tip No. 3: Consider whether you’re really hungry.
Whenever you feel like eating, look for physical signs of hunger.
Hunger is your body’s way of telling you that you need fuel, so when a craving doesn’t come from hunger, eating will never satisfy it.
When you’re done eating, you should feel better — not stuffed, bloated, or tired.
Your stomach is only the size of your fist, so it takes just a handful of food to fill it comfortably.
Keeping your portions reasonable will help you get more in touch with your feelings of hunger and fullness.
Best Diet Tip No. 4: Be choosy about nighttime snacks.
Mindless eating occurs most frequently after dinner, when you finally sit down and relax.
Either close down the kitchen after a certain hour, or allow yourself a low-calorie snack, like a 100-calorie pack of cookies or a half-cup scoop of low-fat ice cream. Once you find that you’re usually satisfied with the low-cal snack, try a cup of zero-calorie tea.
Best Diet Tip No. 5: Enjoy your favorite foods.
Putting your favorite foods off limits leads to weight gain because it triggers ‘rebound’ overeating.
Instead of cutting out your favorite foods altogether, be a slim shopper. Buy one fresh bakery cookie instead of a box, or a small portion of sweets from the bulk bins instead of a whole bag. down with a bag of chips or cookies in front of the television is an example of eating amnesia, where you mindlessly eat without being hungry, but out of
You can enjoy your favorite foods, but you must do so in moderation.
Best Diet Tip No. 6: Enjoy your treats away from home.
When you need a treat, take a a walk to your local park or plan a family outing
By making it into an adventure, you don’t have to worry about the temptation of having treats in the house, and it is a fun and pleasurable way to make it work when you are trying to lose weight.
And for those times you just can’t get out? Stock your kitchen with fresh fruit, which can be every bit as delicious as any other dessert.
Best Diet Tip No. 7: Eat several mini-meals during the day.
If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. But when you’re hungry all the time, eating fewer calories can be challenging.
Studies show people who eat 4-5 meals or snacks per day are better able to control their appetite and weight.
She recommends dividing your daily calories into smaller meals or snacks and enjoying as many of them as you can early in the day — dinner should be the last time you eat.
Best Diet Tip No. 8: Eat protein at every meal.
Protein is more satisfying than carbohydrates or fats, and thus may be the new secret weapon in weight control.
Diets higher in protein [and] moderate in carbs, along with a lifestyle of regular exercise, have an excellent potential to help weight loss,”Getting enough protein helps preserve muscle mass and encourages fat burning while keeping you feeling full. So be sure to include healthy protein sources, like yogurt, cheese, nuts, or beans, at meals and snacks.
Best Diet Tip No. 9: Spice it up.
Add spices or chiles to your food for a flavor boost that can help you feel satisfied.
Food that is loaded with flavor will stimulate your taste buds and be more satisfying so you won’t eat as much,
When you need something sweet, suck on a red-hot fireball candy for a long-lasting burst of sweetness with just a few calories
Best Diet Tip No. 10 : Snacks
Having ready-to-eat snacks and meals-in-minutes staples on hand sets you up for success. You’ll be less likely to hit the drive-through or call in a pizza order if you can make a healthy meal in 5 or 10 minutes.
Stock your kitchen with:
94% fat-free microwave popcorn (20-25 calories per cup, and you can make it in two minutes or less) Frozen vegetables Bags of pre-washed greens Canned tomatoes Canned beans Whole-grain wraps or pitas Pre-cooked grilled chicken breasts A few containers of pre-cooked brown rice
Best Diet Tip No. 11: Order childrens portions at restaurants.
When you are eating out, order a child’s pizza or a small sandwich as an easy way to trim calories and get your portions under control. Another trick is to use smaller plates. This helps the portions look like more, and if your mind is satisfied, your stomach likely will be, too.
Best Diet Tip No. 12: Eat foods in season.
If you don’t love certain fruits or vegetables, it could be because you ate them out of season when they have little taste or flavor. When you eat seasonally, fruits and vegetables are more flavorful, at their best.
Best Diet Tip No. 13: Swap a cup of pasta for a cup of vegetables.
Simply by eating less pasta or bread and more veggies, you could lose a dress size in a year.
Best Diet Tip No. 15: Be physically active.
Although it may seem counterintuitive, don’t use exercise either to punish yourself for eating or to “earn” the right to eat more.
When you do, it sets up a negative thought pattern, which is why so many people say they hate to exercise.
Instead, focus on how great you feel, how much better you sleep and how much more energy you have when you exercise. Physical activity is good for you whether you are trying to lose weight or not, so keep it positive and build a lifelong habit.
100-200 calories if you reduce the portion of starch on your plate and increase the amount of vegetables.
Best Diet Tip No. 14: Use non-food alternatives to cope with stress.
Sooner or later, you’re going to be faced with a stressful situation. Instead of turning to food for comfort, be prepared with some non-food tactics that work for you. Read a few chapters in a novel, listening to music, writing in a journal, practicing meditative deep breathing, or looking at a photo album of loved ones.
For more details on how to improve your health and lose weight go to Top Diet Secrets
Thanks to The Diet Guru for contributing this article to our Weight Loss blog:
Weight Loss Supplements – What To Look For
November 29, 2009 by Weight Loss Diets and Exercise Tips
Filed under About Weight Loss
There are so many different weight loss supplements on the market today. With so many of them promising that they are the new “wonder supplement” that is the answer to all your desires, you need to be careful. It’s a jungle out there. In this article we will look at what to look out for, how to choose a weight loss supplement, and some of the reputable weight loss supplements on the market.
Weight Loss Supplement Safety
Remember there are many weight loss supplements on the market that are not approved by the FDA. It is important to make your choice as to a weight loss supplement by doing your due diligence before you make your purchase. The second thing to keep in mind is that your supplement needs to be consumed in moderation. Don’t commence your supplement program by over loading. There have been many cases where people have consumed to much and made themselves sick. Your body needs to slowly adapt.
When taking weight loss supplements it is also wise to acknowledge that the supplement will only assist in weight loss. It won’t solely bring about weight loss for you. Your weight loss supplement needs to be coupled with a sensible well balanced diet, and a regular exercise routine. Exercise helps increase your metabolic rate, thus accelerating your weight loss. If you combine these three elements then you will lose weight safely, and your weight loss will be long term. Remember that a supplement alone will not create long term weight loss.
Some reputable weight loss supplements
Green Teas
The Green Tea weight loss supplement market is booming. Green Tea has significant health benefits. It is high in antioxidants, it is good for the heart and there is little side effects for green tea weight loss supplements. Green teas are an excellent weight loss supplement to commence with.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is found in skin of red grapes. It has very powerful anti aging benefits and is excellent for weight loss. Resveratrol rapidly increasing your metabolic rate and gives you the the weight loss benefits of consuming a low calorie diet, without dramatically reducing your calorie intake. It also has powerful cell generating properties, helping slow the ageing cycle.
Some Weight Loss Supplements to be cautious of
Ephedra
Ephedra or ephedrine is a stimulant drug that has received much media attention. There have been serious doubts raised as to whether or not this drug is safe as a weight loss supplement. Ephedra is meant to starve hunger and also increase your metabolic rate. There have been cases where patients have had heart complaints as this drug can also lift your heart rate.
Meal Replacements
Meal replacements companies have been growing massively over recent years. People are time poor, and meal replacement offer a way to lose weight fast. Appealing to most, however they have a very low rate of long term weight loss success. The main reason for this that it doesn’t teach portion control. Weight loss requires a shift in lifestyle and by learning eating habits that are healthy. Meal replacement weight loss supplements will help you lose weight short term, however from clients I have worked I have found that these supplements have not created a behavioural shift significant enough to have long term weight loss success.
Thanks to Michael Jenkins for contributing this article to our Weight Loss blog:
Weight Loss Supplement Safety
Remember there are many weight loss supplements on the market that are not approved by the FDA. It is important to make your choice as to a weight loss supplement by doing your due diligence before you make your purchase. The second thing to keep in mind is that your supplement needs to be consumed in moderation. Don’t commence your supplement program by over loading. There have been many cases where people have consumed to much and made themselves sick. Your body needs to slowly adapt.
When taking weight loss supplements it is also wise to acknowledge that the supplement will only assist in weight loss. It won’t solely bring about weight loss for you. Your weight loss supplement needs to be coupled with a sensible well balanced diet, and a regular exercise routine. Exercise helps increase your metabolic rate, thus accelerating your weight loss. If you combine these three elements then you will lose weight safely, and your weight loss will be long term. Remember that a supplement alone will not create long term weight loss.
Some reputable weight loss supplements
Green Teas
The Green Tea weight loss supplement market is booming. Green Tea has significant health benefits. It is high in antioxidants, it is good for the heart and there is little side effects for green tea weight loss supplements. Green teas are an excellent weight loss supplement to commence with.
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is found in skin of red grapes. It has very powerful anti aging benefits and is excellent for weight loss. Resveratrol rapidly increasing your metabolic rate and gives you the the weight loss benefits of consuming a low calorie diet, without dramatically reducing your calorie intake. It also has powerful cell generating properties, helping slow the ageing cycle.
Some Weight Loss Supplements to be cautious of
Ephedra
Ephedra or ephedrine is a stimulant drug that has received much media attention. There have been serious doubts raised as to whether or not this drug is safe as a weight loss supplement. Ephedra is meant to starve hunger and also increase your metabolic rate. There have been cases where patients have had heart complaints as this drug can also lift your heart rate.
Meal Replacements
Meal replacements companies have been growing massively over recent years. People are time poor, and meal replacement offer a way to lose weight fast. Appealing to most, however they have a very low rate of long term weight loss success. The main reason for this that it doesn’t teach portion control. Weight loss requires a shift in lifestyle and by learning eating habits that are healthy. Meal replacement weight loss supplements will help you lose weight short term, however from clients I have worked I have found that these supplements have not created a behavioural shift significant enough to have long term weight loss success.
Thanks to Michael Jenkins for contributing this article to our Weight Loss blog:
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