There is nothing wrong with eating cakes, sweets and other treats. When things get out of hand though, you can expect to add a few extra pounds over time.
A proper diet does not mean depriving yourself of these treats. The good news is that you can still satisfy your cravings. The key here is to limit intake to small amounts and reserve them for special occasions.
Remember that after digesting food, the body stores the energy in the form of fat. Eating less means telling your body to use up these reserves and sure enough it will catch your drift. Making healthier food choices is part of the deal as well. You will also have to undergo a few lifestyle changes as well. Crash diets are certainly out of the question. This will only result with you getting weaker possibly from nutrient deficiency. You are more likely to give out first before any real weight loss occurs. The same thing goes with quick-fix diets. This just puts you in the middle of a cycle between weight loss then weight gain. Either way, avoid these at all costs.
No matter how much you try, you cannot cut corners on your weight loss program. You are more likely to reduce calorie intake by 300 to 500 calories a day. This translates to a loss of one to two pounds a week. Admittedly, the process is slow but things like this should not be hurried.
Contrary to popular belief, significantly changing your diet is not needed for weight loss to take effect. Consider the following tips for reducing your calorie intake with minimal changes to your diet:
- Drink plenty of water and replace them with carbonated drinks.
- Instead of whole milk, drink semi-skimmed or skimmed milk.
- Do not put sugar in your tea and coffee.
- Eat fewer servings of your favorite foods.
- Drink less alcoholic beverages.No more unhealthy treats.
- Do not skip any meal especially breakfast.
- Eat regularly to keep your body’s normal metabolism.
