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by Dorthy Weatherbush
Nobody wants to hear the word ‘diet’. It brings to mind many unhappy feelings and emotions and memories. It is really hard to hear the word diet around the holiday season when it is so hard to do so.
But it isn’t all terrible. There are many ways to quickly lose unwanted weight without starving yourself and it really is quite easy - as long as you know how to do it. Start the New Year off right with great weight loss results by following these easy tips.
Here are the top nine ways to lose pounds in 2009.
1. Water So many people avoid drinking simple water, yet it’s one of nature’s best ways to clean out your body at the same time as helping to shed those pounds. Drinking enough water doesn’t have to be difficult. Simply drink a glass of water before each meal or snack and you’ll suddenly find you’re rehydrated, feeling less bloated and you’re suddenly less tempted to reach for the sugary snacks.
2. Fiber Fiber is a brilliant weight-loss secret that can help you lose weight at the same time as making you feel full. You can actually reduce your hunger pangs by eating enough fiber in your diet. Simple foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and beans will increase your fiber intake, make you feel full faster and help you lose weight quicker.
3. Snacks Dieting does not mean going without food. You should feel free to snack whenever you are hungry. Your metabolism will increase just by eating more. Be careful however, of the types of snacks that you choose to eat. It’s always okay to eat nuts and fruit; you can also add a snack size tub of yogurt or baked rice crispies. When it comes to snacking, just be careful about the snacks you choose to eat.
4. Walk Use every chance you get to walk. Instead of taking the elevator, use the stairs. Park in the back of the store parking lot and walk. Go for a walk in your neighborhood or at a local park with your dog, or with a friend. Or if you want to stay home, turn on your stereo and walk around your house.
5. Grilled not Fried Switch to grilling food instead of frying. Grilling is not only easier and less time consuming, it’s healthier and contains far fewer calories.
6. Side Dishes We’ve been trained over the years to believe that meals aren’t complete without fries on the side. Replace fries with a simple salad or with some steamed vegetables.
7. Processed Foods Pre-packaged ham or chicken slices are quick and convenient to have in the fridge, but they contain high levels of salt. Salt helps your body to retain fluid and makes it harder for you to shed those pounds. Avoid pre-packaged processed foods wherever you can and replace with fresh options.
8. Keep It Lean You can eat red meat and poultry if you like, just remember to buy lean cuts. Cut off any excess fat and remove the skin from chicken before grilling. That way you keep the fat levels down.
9. Meal Replacement Meal replacement diets are quick and easy, and can keep you slim. All you have to do is eat a pre-prepared meal in place of you breakfast, lunch or dinner. These meals are available through a variety of companies and take the guess work out of diet planning.
Keep up with these simple tips and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to lose weight quickly.
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