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3. "I
Cannot Live Without Chocolate / Ice Cream"
When you think of
certain foods as 'bad' - whenever you eat those foods you will feel
guilty. If you can eat those foods in a positive environment - then
you will have a better chance at choosing a small portion size. Take
time to sit and focus
on the treat you are having. Really focus on its taste, smell,
temperature, texture, colour and allow yourself to
enjoy every bite….slowly.
Also consider swapping
the food for something with a similar flavour - but less
calorie-dense.
4. "I
Don't / Can't Cook"
Look
for the solution
to your problem rather than focusing on the “I can’t part of the
problem”
Most supermarkets offer
many pre-made foods - frozen meals, prepared salads and pastas.
Learn to understand food labels. If you are in Cape Town Christian
Matuz of IHealth Meals can also make and drop off your meals daily.
You do not have to be a chef to eat healthy food.
5. "I
Don't Have the Support of Family & Friends"
Sometimes you may need
to tell people what you are trying to achieve. This is important in
social situations where food is on the agenda.
Communicate with those
around you exactly what you are expecting from them - don't try and
second-guess their responses. Ask for help!
6. "I
Eat Out All The Time"
It is possible to lose
weight while eating out a lot - but you must become very adept at
selecting your food. Choose
wisely!
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Avoid chips, fried rice, wedges as
an accompaniment. Order a side salad or vegetables instead.
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Choose a medium/small portion
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Avoid starters that are typically
high in fat
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Drink plenty of water with the meal
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When choosing a main meat – choose
fish, followed by chicken, then red meat. Grilled or poached is
usually the best option.
Pat yourself on the back every time you have made a healthier
choice and see it as a success.
7. "I
Have to Cook Meals for my Family"
Rather than having one
person on a strict boring diet -
try gradually altering the eating style of the whole
family. This will mean substituting regular meals with healthier
options - such as skinless chicken breast instead of fatty beef
mince, and vegetables instead of large portions of starchy
carbohydrates. And fruit salads instead of sweet or stodgy puddings
on a regular basis. Not only will you be losing the weight you want,
you will be giving your family a fighting chance against obesity,
diabetes, metabolic x syndrome, high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, heart attacks and strokes (to name a few!). You will be
on the road to empowering
your whole family to a healthier, happier way of living.
Focus on the hundreds of mini-decisions you make on a daily
basis and how every healthier choice you make (in those hundreds of
daily mini-decisions) adds up to greater and faster positive change.
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