Four Ways to Lose Weight Without a Diet Plan
May 04, 2010.
Chew It So Ever S..L..O..W..L..Y
Learn how to become a slow eater by using a timer during meal time set to 20 minutes. Becoming a habitual slow eater is one of the proven methods for trimming down that is accomplished without any complicated and complex diet plan. Also try a chew count which is simply selecting a number such as 20 and make that how many times you bite into a food portion each time. When you slow down the pace of eating, the body enjoys the process much better and triggers a full and beneficial hormone reaction. Eating rapidly tends to block these natural internal body signals and can cause overeating.
Catch Extra Winks, Lose Extra Pounds
According to University of Michigan research studies, people sleeping one hour extra per night lose an average of 14 pounds per year. When taking in 2,500 calories per day. This extra hour of sleep can replace what is called “mindless activity” – and what can be labeled “mindless snacking” – that reduces calorie intake by six percent. Although results will vary from person to person, extra sleep can help in additional ways. Too little sleep usually activates an appetite that leaves most people hungry.
Make Your Greening Three
A great way to cut out calories but eat more so you fill full is to add more vegetables to every dinner meal. At least three vegetables should be served and instead of piling up more meat and potatoes, the extra veggies will eliminate the heavy calories laden other choices for more meal food. The high water and fiber in vegetables will fill you up with fewer calories. Also, cook and serve them without added fat using lemon juice and herbs instead of butter, cream sauces and other high-fat dressings.
Soup it First
A great idea for any lunch or dinner is to add a broth-based soup for filling up on fewer calories. Try some delicious minestrone, tortilla or Chinese won-ton. Eat the soup slowly at the beginning of the meal because it will help curb your appetite when involved with the main meal course.
