- 1). Avoid eating out. Typically, fast food meal portions are much larger than what is needed which results in you eating more calories. Eat at home and choose the appropriate amounts of food to reduce excessive eating.
- 2). Eat five to six small meals per day to boost your metabolism and decrease calorie intake. People who eat two big meals per day often get hungry in-between meals and look for something to snack on.
- 3). Target foods such as fruits and vegetables which contain fiber. Fiber helps the body sustain a stable energy level which is necessary for dieting and exercise. You will also maintain a feeling of fullness after eating a meal with fiber. It is recommended that you get at least 30 g of fiber daily.
- 4). Exercise 45 minutes per day three to four days per week. Perform activities such as power walking, running or weight training that cause the body to sweat and burn calories. According to Lucy Danziger, editor-in-chief of "Self" magazine, focus on training the abs, thighs and butt -- key areas for losing a pants size.
- 5). Drink eight to 10 glasses of water per day. Substitute sugary drinks for water to keep the body hydrated and fuel the body during exercise and physical activity. Similar to fiber, water provides the body with a feeling of fullness and has zero calories.
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