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Stop food cravings. Get back on track!
Posted under female workoutI have managed to come up with a few reasons why diets fail. It is hard to lose weight and feel deprive of favorite “sinful” foods. So ladies, read on to find out how to avoid the common pitfalls of falling off the wagon of achieving weight loss goals.
Most weight loss diets fail because of its long-term duration. Long-term goals permit room to slip and fail. It can be difficult when you fail to keep yourself from eating “forbidden foods” for a course of one year. You may tend to get discouraged over a minor slip such as having a cake for dessert when you intend to eat whole grain and unprocessed food.
Sticking to your long-term goals can be deceptively difficult. Say, you plan to have a low fat, fiber-rich diet. One day you just find yourself gorging on rich, moist cake and chugged it down with a cup of cappuccino. You may then totally drop your healthy eating plan. To avoid that kind of thinking, commit to eating well for a fixed amount of time that you’re 100 percent confident you can manage, even if it’s just a few days.
When you do reach your short-term goal date, then you can start over. This establishes the notion that you can be successful and allows you a chance to see that you are actually following your goals, thus makes you feel better and reinforces your desire to continue.
Find meaningful motivation
Most of us hate to admit the fact that we intend to lose weight to look good secondary to being healthy. Chances are, the superficial motivation is unlikely help you stick with it in the long run.
The easiest solution to gain more meaningful motivation is to arm yourself with additional motivators. Keep a daily journal to monitor your progress and any improvements on the quality of your life and health. It is a powerful motivation that keeps you going. Record your body measurements, weight, sleep quality, mood and symptoms of sickness that were relieved by exercise.
Move on after a mistake
Don’t dwell on blunders that you commit. It is not an obstacle to reach your fitness goals. Let’s say you overindulged one time so what is your next step? Move on and get back on track. Giving in to your “sinful” indulgence can help you reach your goals. Just don’t abuse it by eating anything you want everyday and exercise at the same time. One meal does not define your diet so don’t assume that you have failed or fallen off the wagon.
Here is a simple suggestion. Follow up any “cheat” meal with at least five healthy meals and desserts. It will reinforce that you will eat right more than 85 percent of the time.
Break the fast!
We are talking about getting a right meal to break the fast. Sure, you’ve heard this advice before. Breakfast is the first very important meal of the day. It makes sense to choose healthier foods during breakfast when you slept for six to eight hours without any food at all. Your body burns calories even at rest and sleep. Your body is essentially running on fumes by the time you get to work. You will then make poor food choices by eating whatever is conveniently within reach including high sugared donuts and other quickly digested simple carbohydrates.
Restock your shelves
Do you find yourself going out late at night and order your favorite fast food in a drive through? You may be satisfying your craving yet pile on pounds of excess fats. The strategy is very simple, why don’t you restock your fridge with healthier food. When you have a craving attack, you tend to munch on fiber rich and blood sugar friendly foods. Toss out junk food and don’t buy them when you buy groceries. Stock your fridge with almonds and other nuts, cheese, fruit and vegetables, and canned tuna, chicken, and salmon. And do the same at work.
Know what you are eating
Know what you are eating. Don’t merely eat foods because they look good and you feel like eating it. Junk foods fortified with fiber are still junk foods. Eat them sparingly if you must eat them. Make up for eating high calorie and empty food with healthier snacks on succeeding says.
Beware of hunger impostors
Don’t you know that hunger can sometimes is thirst? You may think that you eel hungry after a meal. Reach for a big glass of water and wait for a certain period of time to check if you are still hungry. Aim to make smart choices when it comes foods to eat when you are super hungry. When you have a craving for sweets, try to think of eating a high protein meal instead. If it does not sound good for you then your brain is playing tricks to you.
Hunger impostors can be driven away by a change your environment. Go out for a walk or stretch at your desk. Physical activity can fend off hunger by several hours. Know when you’re hungry and be smarter to know when you are not hungry.
I hope this article enlightens and motivates you to do better on your weight loss or fitness goals.
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