If you are like the majority of people out there, you’ve probably tried losing weight many times. Making healthier lifestyle choices that lead to weight loss can be easier to implement. Do not let setbacks bring you down. It isn’t impossible to be successful, and it’s quite rewarding. The article below has advice that can help.
If you are a potato lover, you can still have mashed potatoes, just substitute cauliflower. Simmer the cauliflower in a tightly covered pot with chicken broth and chopped onion. When it’s tender, puree it and add spices to your liking. You will have a delicious side dish for dinners with all the nutritional power of the mighty cole family (the one that includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts) with a tiny fraction of the carbs.
French Fries
Just about everybody loves to munch on french fries. They’ve gotten in the way of many people’s weight loss goals. Thankfully, you don’t have to completely eliminate french fries from your life. Instead of ordering them from your favorite fast food place, bake them yourself at home. Slice a small potato into fries, toss with a small amount of olive oil. Then season the slices with rosemary, salt and pepper and bake for thirty minutes in an oven set at 400 degrees. Gently lift them so they don’t stick, flip them over and then continue baking for about 10 more minutes. These fries are great with catsup and contain far fewer calories than their deep-fried counterparts. This recipe is taken from Laurel’s cookbook under the name “French Bakes”.
Avoid eating before bed to see weight loss results. Although easier to say than to do, it’s worth avoiding food before bedtime, because any food you take in will just sit there in your stomach, not burning off, and eventually making its way to your fat cells. Keep yourself busy in the evening.
Pay close attention to what you find to be delicious tastes. Too often, people are distracted during meals and do not really think about it. Enjoy each and every bite. If you go to a restaurant and the food is not cooked to your liking, either send it back or order something else. You don’t have to eat food just because it’s payed for. Your health should be more important to you than what you spend. You will lose weight if you carefully consider whether or not to eat what is in front of you. This is a choice that can be very personal.
Getting rid of some excess pounds can be difficult, but if you use the advice from the article, it will not be too bad. Take the ideas listed here, stick to them, and you will be able to reach your goals. Positive thinking has a huge impact on your success, so don’t get discouraged. You can do it. Use what you’ve just learned to alter your thinking, and the rest will follow.
