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This section will have various tips. Tips from weighing yourself, to whatever else I can think of or find.
Tips for weighing in
Sometimes small things can make all the difference when you weigh yourself. Follow these tips to get the most out of the dreaded scale. After all, we don't want to short change ourselves. First let me say, you don't want to become dependent on your scale. It is recommended that you only weigh yourself once a week at most. Because some days you might carry your weight differently or you could be retaining water, it's best to pick one day of the week as your "weigh in" day. If you can stand it, once a month would be even better. It's nice to see a large amount of weight lost at one weigh in. Most of all, no matter what the scale reads, do not get discouraged. If you had a bad week and gained instead of lost, don't give up, there's always next week and I know you can do it!
1. If possible, you should always weigh yourself in your birthday suit. That includes removing all jewelry and anything in your hair.
2. On your weigh in day, always weigh yourself first thing in the morning.
3. You should try to empty your bladder if possible. That can make a lot of difference.
4. Make sure your scale is accurate and always weigh yourself using the same scale each time.
5. Always make sure your weight is evenly distributed on the scale and your toes on one foot line up with the toes on your other foot.
Other tips...
Make your burger 68% healthier! Cooking ground beef removes 10% of its fat and 2% of its cholesterol, but researchers say you can up those numbers dramatically if you heat the beef in vegetable oil, then rinse it in boiling water before eating. The method removes up to 68% of the cholesterol and 43% of the fat!
Eating tactics for tough days
I found these in a book I have owned for years, it's called "Food and you". I thought I would share them. These are not actual quotes, I had to shorten some of them down, cause I'm to lazy to type all of it out.
Start with breakfast - You wouldn't start a cross-country road trip with an empty fuel tank, so why begin a stressful day on an empty stomach? For a breakfast that supplies steady energy and enough calories to hold you until lunch, eat a low-sugar, high-fiber cereal with skim milk, fruit or fruit juice and a slice of toast, a bagel or an English muffin spread with a tablespoon of peanut butter or fat free cream cheese.
Think twice about caffeine - Some studies show that a little caffeine can increase alertness. But drinking coffee, tea or other caffeinated beverages is apt to leave you feeling jittery and irritable in the long run.
Eat mini meals - By eating several small meals, you will have more consistent blood sugar levels, and you won't get the sluggish feeling that comes with digesting a big meal. Eat breakfast, followed by fruit and low-fat yogurt at midmorning, a sandwich made with low-fat lunch meat and a salad for lunch, fruit, veggies or low-fat microwave popcorn in the afternoon, and a moderate dinner.
Keep your hand out of the sugar bowl - High-sugar foods make blood sugar levels rise, prompting an infusion of insulin that ushers the sugar into your cells - dropping blood sugar levels. If you eat candy or sugary baked goods alone, without protein or fiber-rich foods, there won't be anything left in reserve to maintain an even blood sugar level. When blood sugar levels drop, you can feel irritable, tired and unhappy, the last thing you need under stress.
Plan for snack attacks - If you must have a snack, avoid high-fat, high-calorie snack machine fare by bringing your own treats. Stock a desk drawer with apples and oranges, low-fat microwave popcorn or single-serving boxes of crunchy, low-sugar cereal. Tote a small bag of prewashed and peeled baby carrots.
Drink water first - As we get older, we lose our sense of thirst. Sometimes when we think we're hungry for a snack, we really need a drink of water. Before you snack, walk to the water fountain for a long sip. We need at least eight glasses of fluid a day. Without it, even a mild dehydration can leave you feeling fatigued and even headachy.
Delay - Crave a packet of chocolate-covered raisins when a deadline looms? Wait ten minutes and the urge may pass. Or have a nice cup of caffeine-free tea. Or take a short break. Distracting yourself for ten minutes could be all you need.
If you have any tips to add to this list, please e-mail them to me and I will be more then happy to add them. Also e-mail me with any questions or comments. All e-mail will be answered.
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