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When dieting there are many things that
will tempt
you to stray from your diet. If you are tempted, it
is important to remember the reason why you are
dieting. Keep your goal in mind and do not let a jam
doughnut get in the way of you and your success.
Researchers suggest that your brain takes 20 minutes to register that you
have eaten and acknowledge that you are full. Just think of all the food
that you could eat in 20 minutes. When eating, chew your food and drink
plenty of water before and during your meal. This will help to fill you up.
Be aware of portion sizes, do not eat everything that is given to you, it
could mean the difference between eating 1500 and 2000 calories.
When you go shopping, park your car away from the
entrance to the supermarket or shops. Or if you drive
to work, park it further away and walk to work. Adding
a few extra minutes of exercise will make you feel
healthier and contribute to your weight loss.
It is important to remember your diet when you go
shopping. It is whilst in a supermarket that you are
most likely to be tempted. Check the labels of
everything that you buy, for the nutritional content.
Be sure that the fat content is not too high. Do not be
tempted by “low fat” foods, check to be sure.
When on a diet you are usually told to buy everything
“low fat” and “low calorie”. However, you can make
some exceptions. If you decide to treat yourself to
some biscuits, it would be a better idea to buy the
“normal” ones not the “low fat/calorie” versions. If you
purchase the lower fat/calorie version, you will be
tempted to eat more. Do not ruin your diet. Instead
allow yourself one normal biscuit out of your calorie
allowance.
If you get too tempted when going shopping, you
could try Internet shopping. Many supermarkets and
shops are now online and offer free delivery. You
simply log onto the web site, select what you wish to
purchase and pay by credit card. The food will be
delivered to your door and you won't have even left
the house (except to do your exercise!)
If you find it hard to keep track of all your calories,
you could keep a calorie diary. This will help you
record what you have eaten and help you keep track
of your calories. |
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