Q. Everytime I try to eat healthy I crave loads of fat foods and drinks and eventually just give in can I stop this or is there a certain way i can stop it
A. Deprive yourself of the empty calories that are found in sugary drinks, and make a batch of iced green tea with honey or something and keep it in your fridge, and whenever you crave a sugary drink, drink some of that! Don't put cream and sugar in your coffee or tea, because that can add a lot of fat- for drin sweetening, try honey.
Now when it comes to food, don't remove everything. If you love ice cream, buy a tub of fat free frozen yogurt in your favorite flavor and eat that instead, so that you get what you want for less the calories. Or, you can eat the same thing, just eat a much smaller portion, like a tiny little scoop of ice cream instead of a whole sundae.
When you go out, either eat before you go, or pack your own food so that you aren't tempted to spend extra money on unhealthy foods and drinks. Or, only bring enough money to pay for what you need so you aren't tempted to buy food as well.
Also, find ways to spice up your healthy foods. You can try making healthy things from different cuisines, like try some spicy Indian food (spicy food raises your metabolism!) or Malaysian food or something interesting, so that you aren't stuck eating salads all the time.
After a while it gets easier. You just have to get through the first few weeks and soon your cravings will become a thing of the past. Good luck!
Now when it comes to food, don't remove everything. If you love ice cream, buy a tub of fat free frozen yogurt in your favorite flavor and eat that instead, so that you get what you want for less the calories. Or, you can eat the same thing, just eat a much smaller portion, like a tiny little scoop of ice cream instead of a whole sundae.
When you go out, either eat before you go, or pack your own food so that you aren't tempted to spend extra money on unhealthy foods and drinks. Or, only bring enough money to pay for what you need so you aren't tempted to buy food as well.
Also, find ways to spice up your healthy foods. You can try making healthy things from different cuisines, like try some spicy Indian food (spicy food raises your metabolism!) or Malaysian food or something interesting, so that you aren't stuck eating salads all the time.
After a while it gets easier. You just have to get through the first few weeks and soon your cravings will become a thing of the past. Good luck!
What's the best way for me to kick-start my diet?
Q. I've increased two sizes in the past couple of years and would like to get back down to a 3 again. I exercize regularly but have problems with snacking and overeating on occasion. I have been trying to control my bad eating habits, eat healthier foods, and take my workouts up a notch or two, but I'm having a hard time sticking to it. Although I know intellectually that all I have to do is stick with it, I have a bad habit of giving up and going on a binge after about a week of it. I think part of the problem is that it takes so long to see those initial results.
Is there anything I can do to boost my metabolism and increase the chances of a quick weight gain right up front, even if it's only minimal? I would feel so much more encouraged if I could just drop 2 or 3 pounds within that first week.
Is there anything I can do to boost my metabolism and increase the chances of a quick weight gain right up front, even if it's only minimal? I would feel so much more encouraged if I could just drop 2 or 3 pounds within that first week.
A. I'm not going to say that you need to lose weight - I don't know anything about your age, height, etc... but going up two sizes from a size 3 doesn't sound to me like you *need* to lose weight. However, *assuming* that this is a healthy attempt at weight loss, here's the best way to lose 2+ pounds the first week: drink 6 eight-ounce glasses of water everday without fail! I do Weight Watchers - I had to stop during my second pregancy because they don't allow pregnant women! The two times I started the program, as soon as I started being really good about my water intake, I lost 4 pounds the first time and 3 pounds the second time. Also, one of my favorite sayings is "It's not the 2 Oreos you had for dessert, it's the bag you ate after beating yourself up about it." Denying yourself a treat here and there is a recipe for a binge. Allow yourself a treat, but if you find yourself over-indulging, change your treats from prepared cookies/cakes/chips to things like fresh veggies with salsa and fresh fruit with non-fat yogurt.
Do check with a doctor before you start. I'd hate to think that you're just obsessing over weight when small amounts of gain over time are fairly normal. Oh yeah, one more thing - add some walking to your routine! It sounds basic, but take the stairs instead of the elevator. Hop on your bike to run to the corner drug store instead of getting in your car. Good luck :)
Jen
Do check with a doctor before you start. I'd hate to think that you're just obsessing over weight when small amounts of gain over time are fairly normal. Oh yeah, one more thing - add some walking to your routine! It sounds basic, but take the stairs instead of the elevator. Hop on your bike to run to the corner drug store instead of getting in your car. Good luck :)
Jen
How do I discipline myself to eat better?
Q. I tend to go in waves between really healthy whole foods and junk food binges. What is a good technique to make sure I eat healthy all (or at least most) of the time? I'm fairly active and healthy, but I'm tired of this constant creeping weight gain (about 5-10 pounds a year for the last 10 years) and I think my lack of restraint with my diet is the biggest culprit. Sometimes even when eating only healthy foods, I do overeat those as well. Any ideas for being more disciplined in my culinary endeavors?
A. well its good to have people know ur on a different diet, that way they can help u if u get off course. It is also good to have a journal and plan ahead of what u should be eating that way it gives something forward to eating and plan on making.
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