1. For most people who wish to lose weight, fat is the first item that is the first to go. This
is rightly so if it is done the proper way. Fat after all contains a whopping nine
calories per gram as compared to carbohydrates and protein which contain only
four calories per gram. SImple logic follows that a tablespoonful of ceasar salad
dressing is more fattening than a fat free dip.
Chose a day to start - today and not tomorrow! Be realistic in terms of your goal and
timeframe. Acceptable healthy weight loss means shedding not more than two
pounds in one week. Trying to lose more than that, be sure to seek professional
advice because your body can crash leading to more harm than good. Studies
show that yoyo dieting and fad diets eventually lead to more weight gain as dieters
often revert to their old eating patterns after going on a diet.
The key to any eating program is not to think of it as a diet with strict rules and a lot
of deprivation. Instead, make subtle lifestyle changes that still allows for your favorite
foods but in more reasonable amounts. Lessening the fat in your meals and snacks
doesn’t mean sacrificing taste and texture. It just means having to make certain
substitutions and practical choices.
For cocktail parties, serve up avocado feta cheese stackers instead of a cheese and
cold cut platter. Though avocado is a fatty fruit, it contains good fat that in the long
run raises good cholesterol in the body. The lettuce, tomatoes and thinly sliced feta
make it more healthy and filling. Even a rich chocolate drink can be enjoyed once
in a while by using low fat milk instead of whole milk. This simple substitution can be
applied in practically all drinks and desserts substantially reducing the fat content.
Going on a low fat diet doesn’t necessarily mean giving up thick creamy soups often
made with cream and butter. You can achieve a similar velvety texture and mouth
feel by using low fat ingredients and pureeing it in a blender.
Do not go overboard and totally eliminate fat from your food intake. Fats are
required by the body to assimilate certain nutrients. Vitamins A, D, E and K are vital
in maintaining good health. Though only a small amount of dietary fat is required to
absorb these nutrients, it can still happen especially for really serious dieters who
obsessively eliminate all fat, not realising the consequences. This is a pity since all the
nutrients otherwise assimilated when taken with dietary fat just passes away in the
waste. Totally avoiding fat can also lead to chronic illnesses.
Lastly, eat breakfast, increase fiber intake, drink lots of water and exercise for a
happier healthier life!