We all try to lead a healthy lifestyle with our continuous efforts to stay away from the unhealthy food and near to the gym. But, it becomes very difficult because of the donuts and munching kept in the office near coffee machine, pizza with the friends outside, munching at home and the dinners out. In the morning when we want to leave the bed to head towards the gym to burn the extra calories we have gained, the warm comforter doesn't allow us to do so. The beast known as temptation is always round the corner of our hearts which forces us to eat the unhealthy food. You have to fight with this monster sitting within your heart. You sly him once but he returns again. You again sly, but it will still come up and take you away from all the healthy habits. Fear not, here are some tactics that would help you to keep away from the unhealthy temptations.
1. Take a deep breath whenever you feel like eating something unhealthy. When ever you're stressed or anxious, instead of reaching for a bag of fatty munching like chips, focus on your
breath. A few slow, steady breaths through the nose can calm exhausted nerves. Add a mantra: Inhale peace, exhale tension.
2. Drink water. You might take thirst for hunger by mistake. When you feel an overwhelming urge to snack, drink a glass of water and wait 20 minutes. Your "hunger" pangs will likely fade away.
3. Have tea. Herbal and flavored teas pack plenty of flavor with few to no calories and antioxidant property. Choose a sweet fruity variety to curb the afternoon munchies.
4. Give up the habit of takeout dinner. Instead of getting dinner on busy nights, stop by the supermarket to buy a premium frozen meal. It will cost less than takeout, cook in no time flat and still satisfy your palate.
5. Be a kid again. Order from kids menu. In this way you not only save calories but also the money!
6. Make it “bake”. Skip the fried potatoes, bake them. Make wedges of potato or the sweet potato. Brush some oil and add salt. Bake this in oven at 450F for 30 minutes, flipping half a way.
7. Visualize the consequences of eating out of temptation. Think that it will take weeks to bounce back to whatever unhealthy you are going to eat now.
8. Track your calories. Keep a record of the calories you are eating. You can do so manually or online. There are certain websites which will help you calculate them. The number of calories required by your body every day is an important factor in how much you weigh. An adult man's body contains 10-20 percent more lean tissue (muscle) than a woman of similar size and age, therefore, a lower body fat percentage. This alone means that a man's average calorie needs are about 5-10 percent higher than a woman's calorie needs.
9. If you are a big chocolate and cream lover and can't take a pass onto cakes and other similar eatables, try this. Mix up some low fat milk with chocolate syrup, then slowly savor each rich and sweet sip. In addition to the taste you'll get a boost of calcium. Your craving for creamy chocolate treats will go away.
10. Start your dinner or lunch with soup. Research has found that eating a broth based soup at the beginning of a meal can help prevent overeating. Soups are high-volume foods but often low in calories. Choose low-sodium varieties or make your own.
11. Find support from your friends, family members and relatives. Tell them about your goal and what you aim. Ask for help if you are an emotional eater. Whenever you feel disturbed or anxious, call someone or talk to someone you feel comfortable with. If you urge to eat a tub of cookies or ice-cream find the company until the urge passes. Whenever you want to blow out the calorie bank phone a friend. Go to gym or for a walk/run.
12. Next time when you visit the super market, stick yourself to the perimeter where you find fruits, vegetables, whole and healthful food. If you are closer to the processed and unhealthful foods you'll find yourself tempting to buy that food. Whole, healthful foods are usually along the outside edges of the store.
13. Build a healthy, bigger and better burger for yourself. Drop the the cheese slice to save 50 calories and 3 grams of fat or more. Swap beef for a veggie burger, use wheat buns not white and pile on the tasty, low-cal toppings: onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce and mustard. You can easily make at home with light mayonnaise, if you wish.
14. Reduce your meatballs. Meatballs at a restaurant can weigh up to 8 ounces--more than twice a serving of meat. Make your own meat balls using extra lean turkey or beef. Create a size of a dice. Six dice sized meatballs should equal a 3-ounce portion.
15. Learn to face your fear. When you feel strong enough to buy something to eat from outside, bring that temptation home. Know your strength. Tell yourself that you have the power to resist and it can make you feel even more powerful. Tell yourself the that just because the cookies are in the pantry doesn't mean you have to eat them.
16.Make a journal. Write down that you are trying to lose weight and it is difficult for you to control the temptation. Weigh the pros and cons of a decision of eating or not going for a workout. Make a list, then start counting: How many pros and how many cons? The answer
should be clear to you.
17. The next time you're out for cocktails, ask the bartender to cut your drink with seltzer or club soda. You'll save calories, and the bubbles add a festive touch.
18. If find that something is tempting you, just like some donuts in the bakery near you, avoid the place. Out of sight, out of mind. You might trash the pantry of junk food, changing the channel to avoid fast food ads or taking an alternate route so you don't walk past the bakery.
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