Ten Things You Need to Do If You Want to Get Rid of the Love Handles.
Losing a few pounds doesn’t have to be a chore or expensive, either. As long as you can read the labels on the foods you purchase, you can be mindful of your intake of things such as fat, carbohydrates, sugars, etc. If you’re disciplined enough, it doesn’t have to cost you any more than you would normally spend at the grocery store. Here are ten practical things to keep in mind if shedding a few pounds is a priority:
1. Fast food is a no-no. Anything processed should be avoided as much as possible. While you might think they taste good, food and drinks such as candy, ice cream, Coke, Pepsi, cake, etc. often contain hidden sugar and fat.
2. Be more active. Get the blood pumping. Dust off the bike, swim, take a stroll around the block — anything that will burn some calories and help to curb your appetite. If you’re not sure how much you can take, ask your doctor.
3. Know your fat-to-carb ratio. It’s not necessarily just fats or just carbs that lead to weight gain. It’s a combination of both. Obviously, if the intake of both is high, you’ll gain weight. Figure out what’s best for you. I’m not saying to eliminate both completely, as that’s not good either, but begin to slowly scale back on one or the other until you start to see the results you want.
4. Lessen the fat. Start buying leaner meats such as chicken, ground turkey, pork, etc. Invest in a pair of kitchen scissors. I use mine all the time. Before I cook chicken, for example, I remove all the visible fat. It really does make it much leaner. And the less you rely on fried foods, the better.
5. Scale back on the sweets. As I said earlier, a piece of cake or pie every so often certainly won’t do major damage. But if you have a sweet tooth, you have to discipline yourself to limit how much sugar you’re ingesting.
6. Watch your alcohol consumption. This relates to the previous paragraph. Lots of sugar.
7. Eat less, but more. Huh? Eat 3 or 4 meals a day, but less at each meal so you feel satisfied. Make sure each meal contains the same amount of fat and carbs. This will also assure you maintain your blood sugar level.
8. Get a hobby. Anything that will divert your interest in eating is beneficial. People tend to eat when they’re bored. If you’re doing something else, you don’t have time to eat.
9. Switch to healthy foods. Eat raw fruits and vegetables as often as possible. Avoid fried and processed foods. Natural foods will provide you with the fat-burning qualities you need.
10. Eat less, but don’t go hungry. Eating low fat tends to make you less satisfied. Don’t give in to the temptation. If you have to snack, pick things that are low in fat or carbs. If you’re disciplined enough to follow these 10 rules, you shouldn’t have difficulty shedding the pounds.
It may be difficult to make the adjustment at first. But if you stick with it, you’ll see results. Just don’t do anything drastic at first. Slowly begin to tweak your diet and see what works best for you.