putting weight loss tips to test

Once upon a time I used to be thin and lean how ever with time weight seem to have become my best buddy.However hard I try it seems to get back with a vengeance.  Not being someone who would give up easily  I keep trying to win the battle against gaining weight and try my best to put it off as much as possible. In my quest for losing weight I stumbled upon the article https://www.rewardme.in/health/healthy-living/article/10-weight-loss-tips-that-work at the rewardme site.
 It gives an interesting perspective about losing weight. Earlier I was constantly checking my weight on the weighing scale but the author of this article lays emphasis on using a food scale to measure the food portions eaten by me. It says when eating out one should start with the appetizers but skip the entrée or if you order the entrée than share it. Since entrée is the dish  served  before  the main course.  I guess it is a good way to avoid overeating and over indulgence.

Another main point it focuses on is that one should eat more fruits. It suggests to take a fruit and keep it handy so if one has a craving for something sweet one should munch the fruit rather than biting into some man made sweet dish this way we give our bodies natural sugars and fibers instead of lots of calories.

Protein shakes find a place in the list of recommendations. When eating a low calorie meal. A protein shake which comes in a number of flavors can be incorporated in the diet.

I have the next point my self which I never knew is called Box your self in. This is something to be tried at the office cafeteria. This involves choosing the smallest container and filling it up with a serving. Then try to eat slowly and then decide of you need more. Perhaps this way we are telling our minds that we had a plate full of meals already and perhaps we should stop.

Brushing after every meal is also suggested as it tends to stop the craving for food after that so you would not crave for a mid night snack after you  brush your teeth.

Taking pictures at regular intervals is said to help you keep motivated every time you lose weight or help you check yourself if you are again beginning to gain weight .

Liquid calories is a point which draws our attention to a common pitfall that we all weight watchers face for we do keep a track of what we eat but at times tend to pick up a sugary packed drink, processed juice or a lemonade. The sugar it contains undoes the gain of following a diet plan. Instead a  glass of wine is a better drink as suggested by the author .

Getting back into skinny pants: Every now and then getting into tight jeans and clothes that once used to fit can be very motivational and helps us in following our diet charts and goals with renewed vigor.

Adding lemon ,cucumber and herbs to water not just adds flavors but also helps the body to remain hydrated.

Don’t eat the leftovers: After cooking your meal and serving yourself one should put the remaining food away in the fridge so that one does not over eat. I seem to agree with this point completely as we tend to overeat when we find food lying on the table close to us and we just pick it up and start eating without thinking much. Overall the article is not just an interesting read but also a great way to remain focused on following a regular diet regime without being too harsh to ourselves. 

The post that inspired me to write this post can be found here 

 https://www.rewardme.in/health/healthy-living/article/10-weight-loss-tips-that-work 

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