There is a lot of conflicting information everywhere about how to best manage your diet. Since your health affects everything else in your life, and a good diet is directly connected to good health, you know you need to put dieting near the top of your priority list.

But, as Bono of U2 sings: "The rich stay healthy and the sick stay poor". Although it can seem that only the rich can afford to look thin, getting fit does not mean you have to be rich. It can be incredibly scary trying to maintain a good diet because of the fear of making costly mistakes. But eating a balanced diet can be cheaper for you in the long run, keeping you from obesity-fueled health conditions like diabetes Type 2 and heart disease. Continue reading "Common Sense Weight Loss Tips"

SENSIBLE DIET TIPS

Start your diet with a food diary, record everything you eat, what you were doing at the time, and how you felt. That tells you about yourself, your temptation, the emotional states that encourage you to snack and may help you lose once you see how much you eat.

Instead of eating the forbidden piece of candy, brush your teeth. If you're about to cheat, allow yourself a treat, then eat only half a bite and throw the other half away.

When hunger hits, wait 10 minutes before eating and see if it passes. Set attainable goals. Don't say, "I want to lose 50 pounds." Say, "I want to lose 5 pounds a month." Get enough sleep but not too much. Try to avoid sugar. Highly sweetened foods tend to make you crave more. Continue reading "Common Sense Weight Loss Tips"