If you want to lose weight, you need to eat like your THIN
friends eat. They can eat one bite of a candy bar and then put the rest
away for later. They are not just lucky, they are eating to raise their
metabolism. You can learn to do this too.
We (Registered Dietitians) used to think snacking was counter-productive to weight loss. Our mothers told us that snacking would cause us to "spoil our appetites" for the next meal. As a Registered Dietitian, who is also a weight loss specialist, I now know that this isn't true. Eating snacks is an important strategy to keep your hunger under control.
After losing 40 pounds and keeping it off for over 15 years, I realize that permanent weight loss is less about willpower and more about planning ahead. This includes planning for my next meal well before the time to dine and never leaving home without my snacks. My weight loss clients often state that planning what they are going to eat for snacks and their evening meal is the most important factor in their weight loss success.
Having snacks available at all times will help you remain in control of your appetite. The best choices for a snack will include protein and/or fiber. Keep a box of non-sugared, whole grained cereal (such as Cheerios) in your car for your commute. Pack extra food choices in your lunch bag, such as: apples, bananas, nuts, string cheese, yogurt, cans of V8 juice or pretzels. You should eat a small snack when you first begin to sense hunger. This will prevent that out-of-control urge to binge.
When you start carrying snacks with you, you will soon find that you feel in control of your hunger. Your friends and coworkers may even begin to comment that you always seem to be eating, yet you will be losing weight. This will be possible because your frequent feedings will raise your metabolism to help you burn more calories all day long.
Be sure to pre-portion your snacks that come in a large bag or box. Count out a serving size and put them into a bowl and put the bag away. This will prevent you from eating the entire bag. Never eat anything directly out of the bag or box.
We all need to make healthy choices everyday to lose weight and keep it off permanently. Eating should be one of the most enjoyable experiences in the world, with snacking contributing to a large portion of the calories that you consume daily. Plan ahead and know that you do not need to feel guilt over eating your snack, as it helps keep your hunger under control.
Your mom may have been right, snacking does "spoil your appetite"... a little, but this prevents you from over-consuming at your next meal. You will feel so much more in control and you will make better choices at that meal. You will truly be eating and living like the thin person you will become.
We (Registered Dietitians) used to think snacking was counter-productive to weight loss. Our mothers told us that snacking would cause us to "spoil our appetites" for the next meal. As a Registered Dietitian, who is also a weight loss specialist, I now know that this isn't true. Eating snacks is an important strategy to keep your hunger under control.
After losing 40 pounds and keeping it off for over 15 years, I realize that permanent weight loss is less about willpower and more about planning ahead. This includes planning for my next meal well before the time to dine and never leaving home without my snacks. My weight loss clients often state that planning what they are going to eat for snacks and their evening meal is the most important factor in their weight loss success.
Having snacks available at all times will help you remain in control of your appetite. The best choices for a snack will include protein and/or fiber. Keep a box of non-sugared, whole grained cereal (such as Cheerios) in your car for your commute. Pack extra food choices in your lunch bag, such as: apples, bananas, nuts, string cheese, yogurt, cans of V8 juice or pretzels. You should eat a small snack when you first begin to sense hunger. This will prevent that out-of-control urge to binge.
When you start carrying snacks with you, you will soon find that you feel in control of your hunger. Your friends and coworkers may even begin to comment that you always seem to be eating, yet you will be losing weight. This will be possible because your frequent feedings will raise your metabolism to help you burn more calories all day long.
Be sure to pre-portion your snacks that come in a large bag or box. Count out a serving size and put them into a bowl and put the bag away. This will prevent you from eating the entire bag. Never eat anything directly out of the bag or box.
We all need to make healthy choices everyday to lose weight and keep it off permanently. Eating should be one of the most enjoyable experiences in the world, with snacking contributing to a large portion of the calories that you consume daily. Plan ahead and know that you do not need to feel guilt over eating your snack, as it helps keep your hunger under control.
Your mom may have been right, snacking does "spoil your appetite"... a little, but this prevents you from over-consuming at your next meal. You will feel so much more in control and you will make better choices at that meal. You will truly be eating and living like the thin person you will become.
To assist you in your goal of improving your health, Jill Fleming
is providing you with a free pdf of her THIN CHOICES Lifestyle Diary.
This diary will help you track your intake of fruit, vegetables and
water consumed as well as your minutes of exercise. Writing down your
goals and daily choices is one of the easiest ways to increase your
accountability to yourself to make lasting health improvements.
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