So..i think this article from http://news.health.com is the best for a start..thanks to the author Tina Haupert, and for those who is trying to loss some weight like myself, i hope this article would help..enjoy the diet!
3 Mistakes I Made When I First Tried to Lose Weight
When I gained more than 20 pounds after college, I had no idea how to lose the weight.
I knew I wasn’t taking the best care of myself (I was eating fattening foods and skipping my workouts), but I didn’t know how to start.
Eventually, I figured out what worked for me, and the pounds steadily came off (and stayed off), but I wish I had known a few things before I embarked on my weight loss journey–it would have made the process that much easier! With that said, here are a few mistakes I made when I first tried to lose weight.
Hopefully, you won’t make them, too!
I didn’t watch my portion sizes
I’ve been a healthy eater for as long as I can remember. Sure, I like to enjoy a plate of nachos covered in cheese or a couple of margaritas from time-to-time, but, in general, I enjoy eating foods that are good for me. So, when I was trying to lose weight, I didn’t struggle with selecting healthy food options, but I quickly learned I was simply eating too much of them. For instance, I’d often eat a peanut butter and banana sandwich for breakfast. It was a quick and easy meal that would keep me satisfied for hours, but what I didn’t realize was just how calories were packed into it. When I started to measure my food and track my calories online, I was shocked to learn that two slices of whole wheat bread with a couple of servings of peanut butter and a banana added up to nearly 600 calories! After that, I kept a close eye on my portion sizes and soon the number on the scale started to move.
I’ve been a healthy eater for as long as I can remember. Sure, I like to enjoy a plate of nachos covered in cheese or a couple of margaritas from time-to-time, but, in general, I enjoy eating foods that are good for me. So, when I was trying to lose weight, I didn’t struggle with selecting healthy food options, but I quickly learned I was simply eating too much of them. For instance, I’d often eat a peanut butter and banana sandwich for breakfast. It was a quick and easy meal that would keep me satisfied for hours, but what I didn’t realize was just how calories were packed into it. When I started to measure my food and track my calories online, I was shocked to learn that two slices of whole wheat bread with a couple of servings of peanut butter and a banana added up to nearly 600 calories! After that, I kept a close eye on my portion sizes and soon the number on the scale started to move.
I only focused on calories
When I started tracking my calories online, I sometimes found myself focusing more on quantity (calories) than the quality (nutrients) of my food. For example, as an afternoon snack, I’d choose an artificially-flavored, packaged snack bar instead of a fresh, sliced apple with a couple of tablespoons of almond butter because it had fewer calories. Health-wise, I knew this didn’t make much sense, but because I was watching my calories, I picked foods with the lowest amount of calories and fat. Not surprisingly, these kinds of foods didn’t satisfy me for long, so I’d end up eatingmore in the long run. I hated feeling hungry all the time, so I started to make smarter choices. Instead of counting calories, I focused on adding more whole foods, especially nutrient-rich fruits and veggies, to my diet, which helped me cut calories while boosting nutrients at the same time.
When I started tracking my calories online, I sometimes found myself focusing more on quantity (calories) than the quality (nutrients) of my food. For example, as an afternoon snack, I’d choose an artificially-flavored, packaged snack bar instead of a fresh, sliced apple with a couple of tablespoons of almond butter because it had fewer calories. Health-wise, I knew this didn’t make much sense, but because I was watching my calories, I picked foods with the lowest amount of calories and fat. Not surprisingly, these kinds of foods didn’t satisfy me for long, so I’d end up eatingmore in the long run. I hated feeling hungry all the time, so I started to make smarter choices. Instead of counting calories, I focused on adding more whole foods, especially nutrient-rich fruits and veggies, to my diet, which helped me cut calories while boosting nutrients at the same time.
I didn’t eat enough during the day
When I was losing weight, I’d wake up every morning and vow to eat right and exercise that day. Most of the time, things went as planned: I’d wake up early for a heart-pumping workout and make healthy choices with my meals all day long. However, when I arrived home after a long day of work, I’d often blow my efforts by ordering greasy take-out or snacking late into the evening because I was so hungry. After a few weeks of falling into this same trap over and over again and not losing weight, I finally picked up on what was happening. If I didn’t eat substantial meals and snacks throughout the day–ones that included fiber-packed carbs, low-fat protein, and healthy fats–I’d inevitably overeat at day’s end. Once I realized what was going on, I made it a point to eat more during the day, which helped me reign in my eating habits at night.
When I was losing weight, I’d wake up every morning and vow to eat right and exercise that day. Most of the time, things went as planned: I’d wake up early for a heart-pumping workout and make healthy choices with my meals all day long. However, when I arrived home after a long day of work, I’d often blow my efforts by ordering greasy take-out or snacking late into the evening because I was so hungry. After a few weeks of falling into this same trap over and over again and not losing weight, I finally picked up on what was happening. If I didn’t eat substantial meals and snacks throughout the day–ones that included fiber-packed carbs, low-fat protein, and healthy fats–I’d inevitably overeat at day’s end. Once I realized what was going on, I made it a point to eat more during the day, which helped me reign in my eating habits at night.
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After all those lines of wiser diet advice, i only see one thing, eat more during the day but not at night..haha..lets keep it up girls!
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