Eating well
Introduction
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 May 2006
There is so much hype surrounding ‘dieting’ nowadays that many people are confused about what to eat. Unfortunately, there is no ‘magic diet’. In fact, research shows that it’s best to think about changing your eating habits to a healthy plan that fits in with your lifestyle rather than ‘going on a diet’. There are some strategies that we know successful slimmers use that make a real difference. Theses include:
Stage 1. Establish a regular, structured eating pattern
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 June 2006
First of all, see how regular your eating pattern is by looking at your food diary. If you feel there is room for improvement read on. It’s always good to know why something is helpful if you are going to try it out.
Read more: Stage 1. Establish a regular, structured eating pattern
Stage 3. A portion and calorie controlled balanced diet
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The next stage is about paying more attention to how much you eat. Remember, to lose weight you need to consumer fewer calories that you burn. But rather than count calories, use the portion guide for each food group to plan meals and snacks and ensure your diet stays balanced and portion – and calorie - controlled.
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Stage 2. Enjoy a healthy balance of foods in healthy proportions.
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Once you feel you have a more regular eating pattern, the next stage is to focus on the healthiness of your diet. Healthy eating is about enjoying a variety of foods and getting the balance right. With time it’s bound to become your natural choice as you reap the benefits; including easier weight control.
Here are the basics:
Read more: Stage 2. Enjoy a healthy balance of foods in healthy proportions.