To Achieve Weight Loss

by Chef K.T. Murphy

Losing weight can be a very difficult task. As you get older, you may find that dropping a few pounds to fit into a special outfit is not as easy as it used to be. That is why it is very important to lose weight – and keep it off – by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Use these tips to help you do just that!

When planning a weight loss diet, skip the weight loss bars and shakes. These items are surprisingly calorie-dense and will not satisfy your craving for real food. Instead, you will be hungry and cranky immediately after eating your “meal”. Also, many of these items are high in sugar, which will spike your blood sugar and make you even more unhappy.

Red pepper may seem like an unlikely source for weight loss. However, it is a good idea to keep a shaker of red pepper on hand. Red pepper is known to curb appetite for hours after consumption. It also is known to create a thermic effect on the body that causes it to metabolize fat faster.

A great way to lose weight is to search online for health-food recipes. Eating healthy can become extremely bland and boring if you don’t get inventive in the kitchen. No one wants to eat the same food over and over again. There are thousands of healthy recipes readily available online.

Having healthy emergency snacks can go a long way to assuring that a diet is accomplished. Keeping plastic bags with nuts, fruits or vegetables with you, can help curb cravings when you don’t have time to cook or stop at a restaurant for a healthy meal. This way, you’ll never be tempted to grab unhealthy snacks for a quick bite.

Always take vitamins when you are on a diet. Losing weight through dieting has its downsides, such as not getting enough of the nutrients that the body needs. This can be avoided by simply taking a vitamin supplement. These supplements will help to keep your body in optimal conditions, even though you are eating less.

Never eat right before going to bed. If you usually hit the sheets at 11, never eat anything after 9. You may find yourself that you’re hungry despite your best efforts. If that happens, eat something healthy like a piece of fruit. You will surely have times when you cannot stick to this plan, but try to do so as often as possible. Any calories ingested close to bedtime are unlikely to be worked off. They will be stored in the body as fat instead.

Many people tend to fill up their plate with food, and then finish all of it. If you realize that you are one of these people try using smaller plates. Kid-sized plates are actually the right size for an adult sized meal. It may look small to the naked eye, but you will find that you are just as satisfied eating that amount.

When eating protein, some people like a more flavorful choice. Instead of adding sour cream or some other creamy sauce, put some salsa or chutney on your protein. This will bring a huge kick to your flavor, without adding extra fat and calories that you really do not need.

Join an online weight-loss support group to help you lose weight. Following a diet or weight loss plan can be frustrating and difficult and an online support group is always available to encourage and support you as well as offer valuable advice based on the experience of many individuals.

It is much easier to maintain a certain weight than to lose weight to reach your goal. Once you lose those extra pounds – stick to the healthy eating and exercise habits – you learned while dieting.

Use the tips above to help you do just that!

Enjoy

XoxoX

Chef Murph