Ice Bath Weight Loss Spring Diets - Get In Shape Now.
Who doesn't want to shed a few pounds in the Spring to look better in lighter more revealing clothes and bathing suit season is just around the corner? Everyone is always uptight about the D word, however, dieting really doesn't have to be that complicated. It really doesn't take many changes to lose a few pounds.
Let's consider a few key points:
- Did you know that two cups of sugar is about 1400 calories - nearly your entire calorie intake for one whole day.
- To make dieting easier the goal is to fill up on foods that give you the most satisfaction for the least amount of calories.
- USDA surveys show that less than 10 percent of people consume the suggested amount of whole grains. Eating a high-fiber diet can help ward off diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers.
So how does this translate into a Spring weight loss plan?
- Go Green: Add heaps of vegetables to eat meal. Make half your entire meal vegetables. This way you are filling up on fiber rich and low calorie food that will keep you feeling satiated. How to do it?
- Have an egg white omelet with spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes for breakfast.
- For lunch have a heaping salad with 3-4 ounces of your choice of protein (fish, chicken or turkey) and fat free dressing.
- For dinner fill half your plate with steamed vegetables and 4-5 ounces of lean protein.
Researchers found that when a person eats 3 cups of low-calorie salad prior to their meal, they consume less at the entire meal, in fact eating 12% fewer calories than when they did not have that first-course salad.
- Add Grains: As stated earlier less than 10 percent of people consume the suggested amount of whole grains. Eliminate "white" foods. Substitute brown rice for white. Whole wheat or multi-grain pasta for white pasta. Look for newer pasta varieties that add in protein as well, since research has shown protein keeps you feeling fuller longer.
Not all grains are created equal either. For example, oatmeal has nearly one-fifth the calorie density of dried cereal. So whereas oatmeal has just 300 calories per pound, dried cereals can wallop in up to 2,000 calories per pound. The oatmeal is therefore more filling keeping you fueled well into late morning, thereby helping you avoid the pre-lunch munchies.
- Cut Out Sugar: It may seem innocent enough, people don't realize how many calories they drink a day. Just cutting out soda and other sugar sweetened beverages can reduce hundreds of calories a day! Satisfying that sweet craving with sugar substitutes like Equal or Splenda, a piece of fruit or even a single square of dark chocolate will save you many extra calories a day.
Try drinking water or un-sugared green tea (hot or iced) to keep yourself hydrated and flush away the toxins and fat in your diet. Try adding some natural honey to your beverage to make it sweeter.
Making these simple changes will have a very positive effect on your weight loss efforts without leaving you feeling deprived or hungry. Some people need an extra boost and for those do they should try a supplement like Metabo-Speed. A metabolism booster will increase the metabolic rate to burn energy faster but without the food cravings that normally accompany energy consumption.
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