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Tips to keep in mind while dining out
Dining out is a favorite pastime for many. Going out to eat is a great time to socialize with family and friends, and is often a much anticipated event. For those who are on a diet, however, going out to eat can be a daunting experience. Incorporating the following weight loss tips can be very useful when confronted with many tempting decisions.
Pass on the bread: While this may be a hard one to give up, skipping the bread basket can save around 100 calories per slice. The calories savings is even greater when you factor in the butter and oil that we usually smother the bread with.
Skip on the alcoholic beverages: This is not only one of many great weight loss tips, it is also a great tip to fatten your wallet. Alcoholic beverages are often high in calories and full of sugar, and carbohydrates. Simply by ordering water or unsweetened iced tea, many calories and dollars can be saved.
Share a meal: Sharing your meal or taking half home is a great way to cut on the calories. Most places have portions that are much larger than what we need. Being able to spread out the calories or sharing them with someone else will be much more beneficial to your waistline.
Eat slowly: Twenty minutes is the time it usually takes for your brain to realize that it is full. Eating slowly will give you time to process the signal that you are full. What is the rush anyway, dining out is an experience to savor and enjoy.
Skip dessert: While we may abide by the rules and eat a healthful and well portioned meal, indulging in a calorie rich dessert can pack in just as many, if not more calories than our whole meal. If you simply cannot pass up that inviting dessert, the best weight loss tip is to share.
Tips to keep in mind while dining out
Dining out is a favorite pastime for many. Going out to eat is a great time to socialize with family and friends, and is often a much anticipated event. For those who are on a diet, however, going out to eat can be a daunting experience. Incorporating the following weight loss tips can be very useful when confronted with many tempting decisions.
Pass on the bread: While this may be a hard one to give up, skipping the bread basket can save around 100 calories per slice. The calories savings is even greater when you factor in the butter and oil that we usually smother the bread with.
Skip on the alcoholic beverages: This is not only one of many great weight loss tips, it is also a great tip to fatten your wallet. Alcoholic beverages are often high in calories and full of sugar, and carbohydrates. Simply by ordering water or unsweetened iced tea, many calories and dollars can be saved.
Share a meal: Sharing your meal or taking half home is a great way to cut on the calories. Most places have portions that are much larger than what we need. Being able to spread out the calories or sharing them with someone else will be much more beneficial to your waistline.
Eat slowly: Twenty minutes is the time it usually takes for your brain to realize that it is full. Eating slowly will give you time to process the signal that you are full. What is the rush anyway, dining out is an experience to savor and enjoy.
Skip dessert: While we may abide by the rules and eat a healthful and well portioned meal, indulging in a calorie rich dessert can pack in just as many, if not more calories than our whole meal. If you simply cannot pass up that inviting dessert, the best weight loss tip is to share.
Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
by Susan Patterson
If your cholesterol is extremely high and your doctor feels you are at risk, he may put you on statins, a prescription drug to lower your overall cholesterol. But most people only continue these drugs for a year due to high cost and/or adverse side effects. There are ways that your cholesterol can be lowered, and you don’t have to wait for a nudge from your doctor to do it. Learn a few simple ways to naturally lower your cholesterol here.
Eat These Superfoods for a Longer Life
by Susan Patterson
If you’re looking for a more natural way to lower cholesterol and blood pressure while preventing heart disease, incorporating superfoods into your diet is an excellent choice. A superfood is anything that contains a high level of essential nutrients that are scientifically proven to have specific health benefits. Unlike prescription drugs, naturally incorporating nutrients in your diet through food is a great way to get the benefits without side effects. These are not meant to replace drugs if you have a serious condition, but could help them be more effective.
Can Internet Dieting Work For Me?
by Susan Patterson
The internet is a great tool for gathering information. In recent years it has become a powerful ally in weight loss due to the ability to connect with others from around the globe quickly and easily. Diet plans have sprung up all over the web, and many major programs like Weight Watchers are now completely available online. But how well do they really work? Should you spend the money? The answers to these and other questions depend on a number of factors.
The Jerusalem Diet Takes a Different Approach
by Susan Patterson
Everyone has a goal weight in mind. Sometimes when we’re dieting we get so caught up on the desired end result that each day we forget to rejoice in the small miracles that happen on our journey. Don’t obsess over your goal weight. Set small short-term goals. The Jerusalem Diet can help shift the focus from that final number to the daily changes that occur along the way.
Ancient Diet Techniques for Modern Times
by Susan Patterson
Dieting is as old as mankind. Even though many prefer to stay on top of new diet trends and follow the diet of the day, many older dieting techniques can help you lose weight. The Mediterranean eating habits remain a favorite among health care professionals, but there is the Jerusalem Diet and the Hawaiian Diet. Fasting was practiced for health as well as religious reasons. All these lifestyle changes are as valid today as they were when initially practiced. Let’s explore them and find one that may work for you.
Manage Your Cravings and Lose Weight
by Susan Patterson
When on a diet, it’s especially common to want what we can’t have. Cravings are common, and sometimes feel so strong that there’s no way to resist temptation and we go off our diets. The guilt from giving in keeps us from continuing with our weight loss effort, and we give up, determined that we can never be successful. But those who do lose weight and keep it off are not immune to food cravings; they just know how to manage them better. Learning more about what cravings really are could be the first step in mastery over them.
Create a Longer, Leaner Body with Pilates
by Susan Patterson
Many women do not like weight training for fear of bulking up. Unlike men, most women want soft features and toned bodies without bulging muscles. For some of us, the high-energy gym atmosphere just isn’t our thing. Others prefer to engage their mind as well as their body. If you are looking to create a toned body through low-impact exercises in a more serene setting, Pilates may be for you. The gentleness of Pilates makes it popular for those who feel intimidated by a gym setting. But make no mistake, this doesn’t mean that it’s easy.
Three Ways to Add Variety to Your Walking Workout
by Susan Patterson
Walking is hands down the most popular form of exercise around. It’s easy to start and doesn’t require anything but a good pair of shoes. Many people who are too embarrassed to try other forms of exercise enjoy a nice walk. The great thing about walking is that when done properly it burns a higher percentage of fat than other activities. But if you’ve hit a plateau or become bored with your routine, there are things you can to add more variety and burn more calories during your workout.
