Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Tactical Tips • Hide the bathroom scales. It can be tempting to weigh yourself more than once a week, but this won't give you a true idea of your progress – bathroom scales can't distinguish between healthy lean body tissue and the fat you want to lose. Remember, small weight fluctuations are much more likely to be caused by water retention than whether or not you've had a " good " day or a " bad " day. Go by the fit of your clothes and body measurements and limit your weigh-ins to no more than once a week. • Pin up photos in key positions around the house to inspire you to stick to your plan. They may be pictures of you looking unfit, or maybe snaps of you when you were slim. Do whatever works for you. (personally, i think pkotos of you looking good are much more inspiring - Laura) • Always take the time to write a shopping list before you set off with your trolley. We can all be swayed by some of the clever marketing ploys supermarkets use to persuade us to part with more cash, but they're much easier to resist if you resolve to stick to your list. • Eat regularly to beat cravings and keep your energy levels up. A car can't operate without fuel and neither can the body. Never miss a meal and try to eat a light snack every couple of hours – fruit or raw veg is always a good option. • Allow yourself the foods you love in moderation. Healthy eating is not about denial, but about achieving the right balance. That balance can include small amounts of chocolate, cheese, crisps, and ice cream, but don't let that nibble turn into a binge. Eat your treat slowly and really savour the flavour. Most importantly, banish any feelings of guilt that you may experience as a result of an occasional indulgence. In small amounts it won't make much difference to your weight loss plan. • There's nothing wrong with getting rid of food if you don't want it or need it and its better off in the bin than on your hips. This goes for anything – leftovers from dinner, the dregs of wine you couldn't finish last night, the sickly sweet strawberry creams left in the chocolate box. All to often we eat food just because its there and not because we get any pleasure from it, so throw it away or give it to someone who'll appreciate it. • Keep an eye on your portion sizes, even if the food you're eating is good for you. If you find it hard to resist second helpings, don't have serving dishes sitting on the table to tempt you. Many people also find it useful to eat off a smaller plate. (taken from Zest Magazine (uk), slimming diary 2002) Hope these tips help, Laura (uk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Thanks for these ;=) I think that They are all very good tips - I especially like this one about foods one loves! Imho, one of the worst things is to deny yourself everything you enjoy as if food is evil and you must do penance for having enjoyed it. That's the kind of mentality that can lead to serious eating disorders - or is at manifestation of one , I'm not sure ;=) Anyway, you know what I mean, I think ;=) This makes for better mental health, anyway, and in the long run it is likely that you will stay on the weight reduction plan and keep on liking yourself! Like most people I've had many times when I have needed to drop a few or a lot of pounds - and, sadly, times when I have had to try to gain weight and that's as scarey as its opposite. These are really sensible tactics - thanks for reinforcing us! And no, I'm not going to rush over to find something sweet or fatty to eat - but I know I can if I want to and it won't be the end of the world or do me any lasting harm! ;=) Best, pat > • Allow yourself the foods you love in moderation. Healthy > eating is not about denial, but about achieving the right balance. > That balance can include small amounts of chocolate, cheese, crisps, > and ice cream, but don't let that nibble turn into a binge. Eat > your treat slowly and really savour the flavour. Most importantly, > banish any feelings of guilt that you may experience as a result of > an occasional indulgence. In small amounts it won't make much > difference to your weight loss plan. > -- PAT (In London, Ontario) Email List: townhounds- (townhounds/) Personal Email: SANTBROWN Personal Webpage: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " - Albert Schweitzer * " Don't be afraid. Just start the tape. " - Anne Rice * " I don't do pawprints. " -- Snoopy ---------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2003 Report Share Posted January 12, 2003 Well said Pat. I feel the same, i know if i make a mistake i am not a failure and that i can still enjoy the things that i like in moderation. This makes it much easier for me to succeed at dieting and to feel happy with myself. I've worked with women, and men, with eating disorders before and i would never want to see anyone go down that route, obviously. Its all about moderation and control, but at the same time not letting it rule your life. A compromise. It can be a hard balance to strike but its achievable. Laura (uk) , Sant & Brown <santbrown@l...> wrote: > Thanks for these ;=) I think that They are all very good tips - I > especially like this one about foods one loves! Imho, one of the worst > things is to deny yourself everything you enjoy as if food is evil and > you must do penance for having enjoyed it. That's the kind of mentality > that can lead to serious eating disorders - or is at manifestation of > one , I'm not sure ;=) Anyway, you know what I mean, I think ;=) This > makes for better mental health, anyway, and in the long run it is likely > that you will stay on the weight reduction plan and keep on liking > yourself! > > Like most people I've had many times when I have needed to drop a few or > a lot of pounds - and, sadly, times when I have had to try to gain > weight and that's as scarey as its opposite. These are really sensible > tactics - thanks for reinforcing us! And no, I'm not going to rush over > to find something sweet or fatty to eat - but I know I can if I want to > and it won't be the end of the world or do me any lasting harm! ;=) > > Best, > pat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 Great tips, Laura UK. I'll only comment on one of them. How each of us organizes our life is obviously a very personal choice. It's my opinion that the more " info " we have to make our moment to moment choices, the better we can improve the quality of our life. I can only communicate what and why something works for me. >>Hide the bathroom scales.<< I don't find the bathroom scales to be a problem that I must hide from. Even at 209, I was thrilled to see that a pound had melted away. Likewise, I was seldom upset because I had binged and added a pound or two. Basically, it verifies how I feel and even how I think I look. Today, it's a part of my morning routine. I weight, I record it, and I get on with my day. What I've discovered from the daily ritual is that certain foods (usually high GI items) will add a pound or two and certain other foods will aid in taking them off. For me, I feel like I have a closer connection to my diet. I know that when I have homemade veggie pizza on Friday night, I'll be up a 1/2 pound on saturday morning. That's a price I'm willing to pay for the 1/2 pizza that I eat the night before. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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