Fast and Painless Dieting for Adults

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 Dr. Jeff Arteta

Adults usually undergo weight loss programs not only to look good but to stay healthy as well. Hypertension and diabetes are among the major health problems concerning the whole world. These two diseases are often attributed to obesity and general sedentary lifestyle. So in order to live long and enjoy a quality life a good weight loss program is very helpful.

A good way to cut down calorie consumption is to reduce your intake of sodas as much as you can and drink water instead. Add natural fruit juice or herbal tea to the water to make it more interesting. According to American Dietetic Association, people who think they are hungry are often only in need of a drink of water and this leads to overeating.

Rather than omitting from the range of foods you are allowed to eat, you should be thinking of what you could be adding to your diet. To meet the your nutritional requirements, you should be thinking of taking at least 5 servings of vegetables per day which will supply adequate fibre to your diet. Also, vegetables and fruit are are better at satisfying your hunger than for a longer time which helps with overeating habits.

Eating the right proportions of food and assessing yourself for “real” hunger before splurging on a meal can also help you avoid excessive calorie intake. One indication of true hunger is after you finish your meal; you will feel satisfied rather experience discomforts such as bloating and stomach spasms.

Night snacks are one of the worst culprits for increased calorie intake. It is important to eliminate night snacks as soon as possible as these are mainly bad habits that build up your calories.

Indulge in low calorie snacks instead if you are really hungry. It is better to eat several small meals a day than eating a few large ones as this will steady your calorie intake. This is a better strategy for adults since it ensures a steady dose of sugar is entering the blood stream preventing hypoglycemic problems.

As carbohydrates have more calories than proteins, is is best to eat more proteins so you should feel more satisfied and prevent overeating. The nice thing about this is that you don’t have to shun your favourite foods and as a result reduce your calorie intake. Again, keep your portions smaller but adequate.

Shedding weight for adults does not have to be that difficult or depressing. If you have the right attitude and some commitment, a few sensible changes is that is needed to greatly reduce your weight.

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