Saturday, December 8, 2012

45 Fantastic Ways to Burn Calories

 
 
 
 
 

Tip 19: How “Diet Foods” Make You Fat

 

If you’re on a diet, it makes sense to eat diet foods and drink diet sodas, right? The diet food industry certainly hopes you think so. In reality, diet foods and drinks can be just as bad for you as their regular counterparts.
 
Diet foods come in two main varieties: sugar-free and fat-free. Sugar-free foods are sweetened with artificial sweeteners like aspartame, saccharine, or sucralose. These chemicals taste so sweet that they trigger your body to produce insulin, a chemical that regulates blood glucose levels.
 
But since the foods don’t contain sugar, the insulin doesn’t have anything to do once it’s in your system. This causes hunger and lethargy, and might make you eat much more than you normally would. Over time, your body could become resistant to the excess insulin, paving the way for diabetes.
 
Fat-free foods are typically enhanced with extra sugar and MSGs. These make the foods taste better, but they can raise the blood sugar to unhealthy levels. Foods with no fat content tend to get processed very quickly by the body, leaving you hungry again in short order.
 
 
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Tip 20: Dieting During the Holidays

 
 

Nobody relishes the idea of dieting during the holidays. With so many seasonal treats about (and several days of leftovers), it’s not easy to stick to your plan. But consider the alternative: Eating whatever you want for days on end, and then starting the New Year with extra pounds to lose. Ugh!
 
You can celebrate with family and friends without breaking your diet. First, designate which meals will be “splurge” meals. Indulge without guilt during those meals, and eat sensibly the rest of the time.
 
You can keep yourself on track by filling up on low-calorie snacks before you sit down to a tempting feast. Keep your portions small, and drink plenty of water or tea between bites.
 
Try to stay as active as possible during the holidays. It might not be realistic to hit the gym on a holiday, but do get outside for a nice stroll and maybe a snowball fight or two.
 
 
 

 

Tip 21: How to Control Yourself at a Buffet

 
 

“All you can eat!” Those four words are enough to send many dieters into a panic. Unlimited food - and the ability to serve yourself massive portions - is not conducive to losing weight. Still, you can safely navigate a buffet on occasion by following these tips:
 
First, don’t show up hungry. If you’re half-starved when you arrive at the buffet, you’ll be very likely to overeat. Instead, snack on fruit and veggies before you even leave the house, to take the edge off of your hunger.
 
At the buffet, skip the bread basket and fill your plate with salad and vegetables drizzled in a low-calorie dressing. Get some lean protein as well. Look for grilled or roasted meats instead of fried or breaded.
 
Drink water or unsweetened tea, and sip a broth-based soup to help you fill up faster. If you still have room for dessert, have something small like a half-cup of frozen yogurt with fat-free chocolate syrup.
 
 
 

 
 
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Tomorrow's Tips:

 
Tip 22: Low Carb vs Low Fat: Which is Best?
Tip 23: Why Mini-Meals Rev Your Metabolism
Tip 24: The Fat-Burning Powers of Protein




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