Just because we want to lose weight doesn’t mean that we want to be ostracized from society. Shopping and cooking for the family means we’re constantly bombarded with food, and we can end up buying and preparing food for everyone when we have to eat something else. This can be frustrating, so let’s look at how we can integrate our weight loss program into regular family meals.
No matter what meals we eat, as dieters we should start by reducing the amount we consume. It’s much more gratifying to start a meal with a full plate, so find a smaller than average plate and keep that one for yourself. Don’t rush to be the first to start eating. Take your time and chew your food well. Eating slowly will leave you more satisfied with your smaller portion for longer.
Try most days to eat the same family meal as everyone else – just big up the (steamed) vegetables and restrict fats, pastries and heavy sauces. Just don’t be tempted to fill up on bread rolls! If the family like their puddings, prepare ones that you can have a taste of. Try to stick with fruit and low fat yoghurt, although sugar-free jellies can be nice.
And yet some days you can pop in a weight loss meal for everyone. Just because a meal is low in calories doesn’t mean it isn’t flavoursome – and the family need never know… Try using fresh herbs to add a burst of flavour to pasta meals. Canned chopped tomatoes are a good base for a sauce, and don’t forget lots of black pepper.
When buying food, go for reduced fat dairy products and lean meat. No matter whether your partner or kids could do with losing weight, this will still do them good. Everyone likes lean white meat – just make sure the skin’s been taken off yours before eating. Potatoes can be nice and filling for slimmers – just buy ones with a creamy texture. You won’t need to add butter before serving then.
Whole wheat or oats are the best cereals to buy – and choose ones that don’t have any additional sugar. Equally don’t be fooled by nutritious sounding cereal bars – again they’re loaded with sugar. Drinks can also really load on the calories. If you drink cola or other sodas, always buy the diet varieties.
If wine or beers are your tipple, stick to special occasions only. Tomato juice with Worcestershire sauce and ice has a good kick and makes a change. Always pour your drink into a nice glass so it feels like a treat even if it isn’t!
Plainly we won’t lose much weight if we don’t change what we eat and drink. And yet we can drastically reduce the calories if we pay attention to a few details.
(C) Scott Edwards. Navigate to WeightLossDietWar.com for great advice on lose fat and lose pounds.
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