Managing our weight often means avoiding temptation. But this isn't always possible in daily life. It's especially bad if we're the one who cooks for the family - with one meal for ourselves and another for everyone else! What can we do to improve on this?
Whatever we're about to eat, to lose weight effectively we need to get used to consuming less. So find yourself a plate that's about two-thirds the normal size. You won't feel so deprived, because you can still fill the plate when you serve up. Be the last to start eating, and take your food in small bites. Chew each mouthful several times over. This will leave you feeling more satiated, and prevent you from always finishing before everyone else.
Most family meals can be eaten when you're dieting, if you restrict the amount of fat and carbohydrate on your plate. Make up for it with lots of vegetables. And avoid the temptation of crusty bread! At dessert time, there are options that a dieter can choose in moderation. Fruit and sugar-free jelly, or low-fat yoghurt can satiate a sweet tooth.
And yet some days you can pop in a weight loss meal for everyone. Just because a meal is low in calories doesn't mean it isn't flavoursome - and the family need never know... Try using fresh herbs to add a burst of flavour to pasta meals. Canned chopped tomatoes are a good base for a sauce, and don't forget lots of black pepper.
When buying food, go for reduced fat dairy products and lean meat. No matter whether your partner or kids could do with losing weight, this will still do them good. Everyone likes lean white meat - just make sure the skin's been taken off yours before eating. Potatoes can be nice and filling for slimmers - just buy ones with a creamy texture. You won't need to add butter before serving then.
Check the ingredients on cereal packets - many are full of sugar and should be left on the shelf! Healthy looking cereal bars should be given a wide berth too - they're often just as fattening as chocolate bars. We also probably consume a load of hidden calories in our drinks. Always go for sugar-free juices and sodas (note 'fruit drinks' have added sugar whereas 'fruit juices' just contain the natural sugars).
Attempt to limit your alcoholic intake as that can really boost the calories. What about carbonated water or diet ginger ale? Watered down apple juice makes a passable wine lookalike if you don't want to be different from the crowd.
Plainly we won't lose much weight if we don't change what we eat and drink. And yet we can drastically reduce the calories if we pay attention to a few details. - 30241
Whatever we're about to eat, to lose weight effectively we need to get used to consuming less. So find yourself a plate that's about two-thirds the normal size. You won't feel so deprived, because you can still fill the plate when you serve up. Be the last to start eating, and take your food in small bites. Chew each mouthful several times over. This will leave you feeling more satiated, and prevent you from always finishing before everyone else.
Most family meals can be eaten when you're dieting, if you restrict the amount of fat and carbohydrate on your plate. Make up for it with lots of vegetables. And avoid the temptation of crusty bread! At dessert time, there are options that a dieter can choose in moderation. Fruit and sugar-free jelly, or low-fat yoghurt can satiate a sweet tooth.
And yet some days you can pop in a weight loss meal for everyone. Just because a meal is low in calories doesn't mean it isn't flavoursome - and the family need never know... Try using fresh herbs to add a burst of flavour to pasta meals. Canned chopped tomatoes are a good base for a sauce, and don't forget lots of black pepper.
When buying food, go for reduced fat dairy products and lean meat. No matter whether your partner or kids could do with losing weight, this will still do them good. Everyone likes lean white meat - just make sure the skin's been taken off yours before eating. Potatoes can be nice and filling for slimmers - just buy ones with a creamy texture. You won't need to add butter before serving then.
Check the ingredients on cereal packets - many are full of sugar and should be left on the shelf! Healthy looking cereal bars should be given a wide berth too - they're often just as fattening as chocolate bars. We also probably consume a load of hidden calories in our drinks. Always go for sugar-free juices and sodas (note 'fruit drinks' have added sugar whereas 'fruit juices' just contain the natural sugars).
Attempt to limit your alcoholic intake as that can really boost the calories. What about carbonated water or diet ginger ale? Watered down apple juice makes a passable wine lookalike if you don't want to be different from the crowd.
Plainly we won't lose much weight if we don't change what we eat and drink. And yet we can drastically reduce the calories if we pay attention to a few details. - 30241
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