Low Carb Success Tips # 8-14
Dieting is not easy. If it were, we would probably all be thin.
Since we are not, here are some tips that successful people use to lose
weight so that others can benefit, too.
SUCCESS TIP NO. 8: EAT SOME PROTIEN AT EACH MEAL & AS A SNACK
In addition to everything that's been discussed before, eating protein helps
you burn more calories. Jeff Hample, Ph.D., R.D., a spokesman for
the American Dietetic Association says that, "Protein is made up mainly of
amino acids, which are harder for your body to breakdown, so you
burn more calories getting rid of them."
Just think - eating a protein rich snack can help you lose weight. How
about a few slices of turkey or ham or some string cheese?
Eating protein will also help you feel full so that you are less likely
to crave unhealthy snacks.
SUCCESS TIP NO. 9: DRINK A GLASS OF WATER AFTER EACH SNACK
This will help you get in your 8 to 10 glasses of water each day but it can
also have other benefits. Ever feel hungry after eating a handful or
standard serving of nuts? Try drinking water afterwards. The water will
help you feel full and prevent overindulgence.
Drinking water after a snack will also help remove the aftertaste from your
mouth and can help curb your desire for more.
SUCCESS TIP NO. 10: EAT SLOWLY & ENJOY YOUR FOOD
You will feel full and more satisfied if you take the time to savor
your food and chew it slower. Don't get in the habit of eating while standing
or eating quickly. Sit down and chew.
Eating slower will help you enjoy your food more, pay attention to
what it is you are actually eating and get a better sense of when
you are actually full.
SUCCESS TIP NO. 11: EAT YOUR LARGER MEALS EARLY AND SMALLER MEALS LATER
You will feel better and lose weight quicker if you eat a large breakfast
and eat a smaller dinner. You may also want to eat the majority of
your carbs earlier in the day, saving a salad and lean meat protein for dinner.
Eating larger meals during the part of the day when you are most active will
help you to feel satisfied throughout the day and curb cravings for unhealthy snacks.
SUCCESS TIP NO. 12: CONSIDER EATING SALMON OR MACKREL FOR BREAKFAST
Yes this may seem odd, but it is one way to work in Omega-3 fatty acids that
are good for you and add some variety to your daily diet. After a
few months you may tire of eating eggs and bacon for breakfast. Substituting
fish will give you the protein and healthy fish oils you need.
You can try canned salmon or mackerel in croquettes for a healthier sausage
substitute. Or you could simply eat cold leftover salmon the next morning
with dill sauce.
SUCCESS TIP NO. 13: USE LETTUCE LEAVES INSTEAD OF BREAD
This tip can seem a bit odd at first but if you try it you will
probably grow to love it. Instead of eating breads and buns with
your sandwiches and hamburgers, why not try leaves of lettuce?
You can make a double cheeseburger with onions, pickles and tomato
wrapped in a whole lettuce leaf. Or you can make tasty wrap sandwiches with
lettuce instead of tortilla and bread.
This will help increase your good carb and fiber intake
while giving you more variety in your diet.
SUCCESS TIP NO. 14: EAT A FRUIT DESSERT
Okay, we all want a little dessert sometime, but how do you have
your dessert and your low-carb diet too? Why not try cheese
with fruit slices or berries? Better yet, why not try cream with
berries? You could even try sweet pineapples or strawberries with
cottage cheese?
Berries are sweet and high in fiber and nutrients and dairy products
are high in protein. If your low-carb plan will allow it, this is
a sweet and tasty alternative to more sugary desserts.
An added benefit is that the protein in the dairy products and
the fiber in the fresh fruit will make these desserts more filling.
Note that the contents of articles in this series
are not presented from a medical practitioner,
and that any and all dietary planning should be made under the guidance of
your own medical practitioners. This series only presents overviews of
low-carb research for educational purposes and does not replace medical
advice from a professional physician.
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