It's too bad this list isn't "10 ways to lose weight w/o dieting"
After talking to Richie the other day about his switch from over consumption to Lean Cuisines...this article was necessary to post. Mostly because I know he'll read it this way. But for anyone who is trying to lose weight - going cold turkey on what you're used to isn't the right thing to do. It's all about portion control. Sure, if you're eating McD's all the time, it'll still get to you, but that's because it isn't real. It's all processed and manufactured...(but so good for a hangover).
It's about limiting how much you're eating, not always what you eat (though that plays a big role too) More fiber, more fiber (cleans ya out) and eat slower. That's been my biggest challenge. I love to eat fast (my dad used to race us as kids because he grew up speed eating when working on a farm). But if you slow down how fast you eat and listen to your stomach, you'll fill up and not eat as much. Last bit, before I drop this article down - if you're hungry, before snacking your life away, try drinking a glass of water. Sometimes your stomach confuses hunger for thirst and a glass of water can hold you over until it's time to eat.
We all say we don't have time to work out (we're just lazy and making excuses because anything else can be more fun), but even if you don't, curbing your eating habits can help shed many unwanted pounds. Fact, fact, fact.
Anyway - Yahoo comes through again with an interesting article about weight loss. So - these are not my words anymore but Yahoo's. Enjoy the article.
3 ways to lose weight without dieting
Great news! You can ditch your diet for good and still hit your happy weight. Science has finally proven what you've probably suspected for years--that following a restrictive food plan can make you more likely to overeat. Researchers at the University of Toronto tempted a group of women who were cutting their calorie intake with a plate of cookies and then put the same treats in front of women who weren't trying to lose. Not only did the dieters dig in, but they ate 66 percent more goodies than their nondieting peers. "Women end up feeling so deprived on weight loss plans that they break down and binge," says Tracy Tylka, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at Ohio State University at Marion. We at SELF have a better way to slim down: nine simple lifestyle switches that will help you shrink your waist effortlessly!
1. Eat more good stuff
Instead of obsessing about tasty bites you want to banish, focus on healthy foods you can feast on. Women who do so tend to lose more weight than those who ruminate on restricting calories. Fill up with fiber-rich fruit, vegetables and whole grains. "High-fiber foods expand in your stomach, so you're less likely to overeat," says Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Weight Management Center. Fiber also inhibits your body's absorption of fat, says Dave Grotto, R.D., author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life (Bantam Books). There are easy ways to sneak in more fiber: Stir 1 tablespoon of flax seed into oatmeal, add 1/2 cup of beans to a green salad or snack on small portions of dried fruit and nuts. (Find more healthy foods: 10 simple foods with superpowers)
2. Go to the dogs
Volunteering at the pound could help you lose pounds. People who signed up to walk shelter dogs for an hour a week lost about a pound in four weeks, early research from the University of Missouri at Columbia showed. That's 12 pounds a year you could shed without skipping a single dessert! In fact, other research by study author Rebecca Johnson, Ph.D., revealed that people who walked a dog (either their own or a loaner hound) 20 minutes a day for five days a week lost on average 14 pounds after a year. Best of all, dog walking turns out to be an easy commitment to keep. "We had a 72 percent adherence rate, which is unheard of in most exercise programs," Johnson says. "Some volunteers enjoyed it so much, they stayed longer to walk more animals." Find a shelter near you at PetFinder.com. (Turn your typical walking workout into supercharged steps by adding a few smart strength moves. Walk your way slim!)
3. Sleep it off
Getting enough shut-eye can keep your body from storing fat, scientists at Laval University in Quebec note. Night owls who log fewer than six hours of sleep are 35 percent more likely to gain weight—on average, 11 pounds over six years—than those who get seven to eight. "Sleep deprivation increases cravings for sweets and starches," says James Gangwisch, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. "It also causes your body to produce more of the stress hormone cortisol, which is linked to belly fat." To snag more sack time, set a radio alarm to sound 30 minutes before you want to go to bed, suggests Michael Breus, Ph.D., author of Beauty Sleep (Plume). When it goes off, head to your room and relax with stretches or light reading (avoid anything agitating, such as the news). After a half hour, it's time to dream of a slimmer you.
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Hey, it's me again. I like videos better. Enjoy (I'm addicted to the Biggest Loser this year...sigh)
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