Weight Loss Secrets
Unique Techniques
When it comes to weight loss secrets, nothing works perfectly for everyone. Although we are created similarly, in regards to anatomical and physiological makeup, clinically, we still have individual responses as to how we digest and metabolize foods. Essentially, we respond differently from each other to various dietary recommendations. Therefore, I also incorporated some unusual techniques, those off the beaten path, to help me reach my weight loss goals. Perhaps some of these may be of interest to you as well. As William P. Young writes, “Faith does not grow in the house of certainty.” Neither does weight loss come with a patented guarantee.
My Top-20 List
Acknowledging that our bodies and circumstances are different, here are my top weight loss secrets – Enjoy!
Drinking Techniques:
- Do not drink liquids during your meal. This method proves better for your digestion. As for myself, I didn’t have much success using this approach; but instead, I limit my water intake to one-half glass per meal.
- Do not drink fruit juices. It is much healthier to eat your fruit, and then afterwards, drink plenty of water. Why give yourself excessive calories?
- Drink water in taller glasses. Inadvertently, you will consume more water during the day. On social occasions, ask to drink your water from a larger wine glass. You will not be tempted to indulge with any alcohol during the evening.
Eating Techniques:
- Eat a variety of foods. Do not let your body become too accustomed with metabolizing the same foods. By mixing it up, it seems like my body keeps better balance.
- Do not eat anything heavy after 4:30-5:00 p.m. If you take this approach, you will avoid bloating and potential acid reflux. At night, I found my body burned more calories when I did this. On a side note, my wife expresses your gratefulness because I no longer snore when sleeping.
- Eat more slowly and take smaller bites. You will enjoy the taste of your meal much more. And you will also feel more filled when finished eating.
- Eat smaller portions. Most diet experts recommend tennis ball sized portions for pasta, brown rice, grains and vegetables. For me, reduced portions helped to shed the pounds very quickly. Eventually, my body acclimated nicely to fewer foods. I made sure to increase the quality of foods over the quantity of what I put into my mouth.
- Eat either sweet or dill pickles. When experiencing sugar urges, I eat two pickles to counteract these urges. This technique helped me to avoid many simple sugar cravings.
- Eat Clif K Bar for Kids. Instead of eating the adult Clif Bars for additional energy, I prefer the kids’ version because these bars contain half the calories as the adult brand, and prove to be less filling.
- Instead of Dessert, Chew on Vitamin C tablets. During the evening when craving dessert, I chew on 100% Natural Fruit Chew – Vitamin C 500 mg – Blueberry, Raspberry and Boysenberry flavor. It feels like I am eating Sweet Tarts candy, and at the same time, allows me to get my fill of vitamin supplementation.
- Use Smaller Plates and Forks. This simple application works out great for portion control.
- Cut One Piece of Bread into many smaller pieces. Visually, it seems as if I am eating multiple pieces of bread instead of just one piece. Do I need to really say anymore?
- Eat Uncured Turkey Bacon instead of Regular Bacon. Reduce your animal fat intake and glean protein for your breakfast meal.
- Less Restaurant Dining. Besides saving your pocketbook, I think regaining control was the real issue for me. Foods were cooked appropriately and done so with fewer portions. It was easier to combine lean meats and complex carbohydrates, in the form of fruits and vegetables, and of equal significance, I cook my meals without excessive butter and oils and strictly avoid any fried preparations.
- Eat Black Beans. Good protein source with less flatulence, at least for me.
- Spread Natural Jam Fruit thinly on whole grain bread. This style of application allowed me to enjoy some fructose intake. I look forward to this breakfast snack as a treat.
Behavioral Techniques:
- Use Your Scale. Though I focus on shape rather than weight, I still use the scale to monitor my progress and it’s helped me to maintain certain eating patterns.
- Do not count calories. This technique becomes irrelevant once your body connects with the proper digestion of nutritional foods. The body seems to rid excess weight effortlessly once you break through some stubborn barriers.
- Do not go to bed bloated. Whenever I feel this way, I usually take a walk or focus on some deep breathing with full exhalation to reduce any abdominal distention.
- Do not feel guilty. If you somehow divert from your dietary plan, do not feel guilty or give up on your progress toward better health. In fact, I recommend that you indulge in one of your favorites foods, once every two weeks. Of course, this should be done within reason. Adding guilt to transformation is like chopping off your leg before a race.
These are some effective weight loss secrets that I use as part of my long-term weight management. These weight loss techniques have helped greatly on my course to continued better living. For more information on weight loss secrets and motivation, please continue your journey throughout this site. You will find many helpful articles and information on weight loss motivations and other related topics. Thanks for stopping by…