HealthyWeightLossDiets – Eat More, Weigh Less
By: Jon R. Patrick http://ihid.us?i=ant8
We've all faced it – the afternoon slump or the mid-morning insane craving for a snack. Too often, we ignore these clue or worse, give into them by eating something unhealthy. Ignoring them only makes them worse – so that when we finally get to Lunch, we're so famished and crave food so badly, we don't care what we eat. Here are 6 quick tips that help control those cravings, giving you the self-discipline to continue your healthy living and weight loss plan! 1. Breakfast – Protein. Skip the sugar-filled and empty calorie cereals and eat a muffin with peanut butter, wild rice with avocado, oatmeal made with milk. The extra protein helps energy levels and control cravings later in the day. 2. Snack – You know you're gonna want to snack, so plan for it. String cheese, hardboiled egg, granola or energy bar, or (my favorite) raw almonds will all kill the cravings. 3. Lunch – Eaten light so far in the day? Splurge on a big lunch. If you've had eggs, toast and bacon, maybe a light lunch! Again, lean meats and protein will help you feel full and even out your hunger over the day – tuna fish melts, seafood with rice, or quality deli meats on a sub. Be reasonable – you know what's good for you! 4. Snack – Yep – the afternoon doldrums. Avoid candy bars or snack-packs of cheetos! Try yogurt, fruit (again, with peanut butter for some protein!), granola bar or raw almonds. 5. Dinner – To me, portion control is the key. Hamburgers? Okay! But just 1 please. Pizza – got it! But just one (generous) slice please. Spaghetti? Okay, but I just need 1 cup of noodles. 6. Snack – Give your body something to chew on over the night, and help you not feel overwhelming hungry in the morning. High-fiber is the key here – plain popcorn with light cheese, rice pubbing, fruit, hot-chocolate, or maybe a Rootbeer float with frozen yogurt? Like many things related to Healthy Weight Loss, common sense, moderation, and a little bit of knowledge can help you and your exercise routine maximize your results. Remember, anything you do for 30 days consistently becomes a habit that your body craves! Eat smart and Healthy and see the results sooner!