If you're not eating at least 7 times daily, you're hungry...
I can already see the smiles...and frowns about that subtitle. And for the most part it is true, unless your doctor has told you otherwise. Naturally you should check with your doctor before you start any type of alteration to your diet. Now let's talk about why you are most likely stuck with more pounds on your frame than you want to carry around with you from day to day.
Most often your weight doesn't melt like it used to when you could eat what ever you wanted without gaining a pound. For many of us that was back in grade school times when we ran instead of walked and skipped because sometimes walking was just too boring.
Then our metabolism slows down just a tad with each new birthday until we could actually gain a pound every couple of weeks without even knowing how it happened. Of course part of the problem is too much food and too little exercise. Now, this is not to say that you are eating too much, it just means you are taking in more calories than you are burning. If it helps any, you are not alone. Now for a remedy...
During the first few days jot down what you eat during the day and date the page. Don't miss anything no matter now little you eat. Just jot it down.
Allow yourself at least 3 to 5 days to have a complete list. If you have it completed sooner, great. The next thing to do is look up the amount of calories you consume each day and write it down at the top of the page. If your number each day is more than 1200 or 1400 calories total, it's time for Plan M4L (More For Less).
Your goal is to remove high calorie foods (snacks chips, candy bars, any drinks with sugar or caffeine are best and will make it easier to succeed. You're working toward 1200 to 1400 calories a day. Once you're as close as you can get at this point your task is to divide your daily meals into smaller units averaging about 200 calories each. This will allow you to eat from 6 to 8 small meals during the day. The great thing about this system is that you never need will power because you never get a change to get hungry. You're able to eat a meal each time you feel hunger making itself known. Have some fun finding meal replacement drinks and different foods, including deserts, that make it easy to stay in the range you need.
If you're not..... Part II
4. You've already checked with your doctor or at least will do so before you pay any attention to the following tips. Begin with a note pad or 4 X 5 card and a black marker. Draw a circle in the middle of the page or card that is big enough to write a three digit number. Now write your desired weight. You know, its the weight you'd like to hit in order to feel like you've achieved your ideal weight. Write it down and look at it for a few moments.
5. Every day, at least three times a day that is, look at that number. It's best to do this at a time and place where others are not around. You'll be day dreaming as you look at the number and it's best not to alarm your neighbors or coworkers or significant other. Look at the number each day and allow yourself to see what you'll look like at that size and weight. Actually think about what you'll be wearing and what you'll be doing in your new size and shape. Then, just for fun, imagine the look on the faces of those who will have a challenge trying not to look jealous when they see you enter a room. Spend a few moments at least three times a day doing this and make the last session just before you turn out the light to go to sleep.
6. Go shopping for new clothes in the size you'll wear when you hit and stick to your number. A couple of flashy or conservative, colorful or plain items you'll enjoy wearing to enjoy whatever you choose to do with your new body and fresh new look.
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