The fact that I have been yo-yo dieting for years and years and years...and years and years, has led me to find some pretty awesome healthy eating/fitness tips. Don't let my weight and fact that I am, indeed a self proclaimed yo-yo dieter, fool you. These tips can and WILL work. That is, if you actually use them. See, that's my issue. I get sidetracked...by a boyfriend, work, social activities...whatever it may be, and I forgot all about my vow to never eat pizza or chocolate again. That's another big issue of mine: restriction. Enough of my issues, though. I will dedicate a post later on about my downfalls and ways I can overcome them. On to the tips!
My absolute favorite thing I do to start feeling better and getting healthier:
1. H2O baby! Guzzle it, sip it, down it, LOVE it! Benefits of drinking water? There are too many to list here, but these are my favorites. It helps in weight loss by flushing out the by-products of fat breakdown. (Ewww...you don't want to keep those in your body do you??) It helps relieve headaches due to hydration. It keeps you looking younger by moisturizing the skin and keeping it elastic. And, my favorite, is that it increases your metabolism by keeping you regular!
2. Oatmeal. I hate oatmeal. It sucks. It's gooey and the texture is just all wrong. Looks a little like puke to me, actually. (Go on, you know you want to have a big bowl of it right now). However, it really is a super food. It keeps you, ahem, regular with all of its fiber going on. Also, it helps to reduce cholesterol (may not seem important now, but it's kind of like the "preventative" wrinkle cream I use at night) through a specific fiber it sports called beta-glucen. Don't forget all the antixoidents, especially avenanthramides,which help to prevent heart disease and failure. Yes, I know I sound smart.Among other benefits of oatmeal are an an enhanced immune system, stabilizing blood sugar and preventing Type 2 daibetes. Ladies, listen up...fiber from whole grains helps prevent breast cancer. Let's face it, we need to do all we can to fight against this evil disease. Steel cut oats prepared on the stove or in a crock pot are the best way to serve them. The pre-packaged kind are okay, and can do in a pinch, but they normally have additives and sugar mixed in.
3. Never deprive yourself. Please, please, please never tell yourself that you can never have ice cream, or chocolate cake, or a big juicy cheeseburger again. You absolutely can. AND, you can lose weight. You just can't have one every day. Also, it's never a bad idea to find ways to lighten your favorite foods up. I figured out that a turkey burger with fat free cheese satisfies me just as much as a greasy full fat burger with cheese and mayo from my favorite restaurant would. Mix it up, folks!
Okay, that's enought tips for right now. I'll be back at a later date with more.
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