Keeping to the Planby Will Praht
Optimal nutrition is key to any diet plan, whether to lose weight or on a maintenance program.
Take a smart approach, to assure you will continue to perform at pique operation while adjusting to a new type and amount of fuel (food).
Keeping some basic rules in mind will help you to accomplish your goals.
1. Keep Your Focus
Probably the main focus of any successful eating plan. Don't lose sight of your goals, how you are going to accomplish them and your basic plan.
Never put yourself in situations conducive to cheating. If you do have to be in these situations plan ahead, so you are less likely to mindlessly nibble on finger foods without even realizing it.
A good idea is to eat a healthy meal before leaving to curb the urge. If it is a situation where you must eat, still eat a small pre-meal snack before leaving and then watch your portions at the function. See Rule 3.
2.Don't Use Food as a Emotional Crutch.
If you fall in this category find and alternative, healthy solution to substitute. Go for a walk or run, maybe bread to the gym, or work out in the garden, find some busy activity to take out your frustration or get it out of your head.
3.Alternative Options .
When making an eating plan, sometimes because of the circumstances you still must eat out. When at a fast food restaurant opt for the alternates to fries many are offering today, such as salads, apple slices, etc.. Instead of soda try unsweet tea, opt for the grilled chicken breast rather than the deep fried, all of your little choices add up.
For your salads at home use olive oil instead of your regular oil (even though it is richer it has more of the needed fats that are good for your body and heart), or spice up your sandwich with mustard instead of mayonnaise or ketchup.
4. Practice Portion Control
In all aspects of eating we have conditioned ourselves to take a large serving the first time so you will have enough without having to go back. Try taking a small portion and not going back for seconds. If your serving is served large take a doggie bag with the excess portion home to incorporate into another meal.
When ordering meats use the fist rule for size control, if the piece of meat is bigger than the size of your fist , the portion more than likely to large.
When at a fast food restaurant, stay with the allotted regular size meal. Don,t super size! Or better yet take a look again at Rule 1.
Remember no matter how good it may be for you if you eat too much it will work against you.
5.Choose High Fuel Foods
Make sure your diet is high in protein and fiber to promote a lean fit look. Remember to pay attention to your calorie index and keep it in your target range for your goals.
Don't eliminate fats and carbs from your diet. These foods are essential to the operation and function of your body. Fats directly contribute to jointand heart function, carbohydrates are brain food. When your brain is hungry the first thing it looks for is carbs to feed it.
The key to both is to get the right kind of fats and carbs. See Rule 2.
Olive oil is a good start for fats and fruit or simple carbs for your carbohydrate intake. Keep your complex card intake (such as breads) to early in the day to insure proper metabolism.
Remember Diet plans are just that - a plan. They can't work without your complete commitment to building a healthy eating plan for life. Make sure your plan is one you can live with, and help you achieve the lifestyle you want.
Good plans help you hit your targets slow and easy rather than drastic. Plus the success rate is much higher in those plans avoiding deprivation, both short and long term. So follow these simple rules with your plan and make it your final solution.
