Not all of us, but some of us take a lot of pride in our appearances, and there is nothing wrong with that when you look good you feel good, although in saying this there should defiantly be some limits to how far you take it.
Standing in front of a mirror staring at your body “ I wish I had less fat here and a smaller waist and thighs” sucking in you gut wishing you could be that thin. I’m almost sure it’s as common as breathing (ok maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the drift). There is nothing wrong with wanting to be a little thinner or going on a diet, but there are ways you should and shouldn’t go about it.
Starving yourself all day long or for days until your body just can’t take it or only eating a carrot or leaf of lettuce for a day’s worth of food may make you loose a few kilo’s here and there but as soon as your body just can’t take and your so hungry you can’t think straight, so you run for the kitchen cupboard and rave it until you are so full you cant move, you end up putting on more weight than you lose.
Something as crazy as vomiting up after every meal or not eating at all is extremely dangerous and can cause, dehydration stomach acid etc not only that but your body isn’t getting all it’s nutritious needs. You should also realise that it is the first sign of an eating disorder you may be looking in the mirror and seeing someone who is fat when really you’re wasting away. Losing weight the quick way may sound like a great idea but is extremely dangerous and you will find it will never last.
So you may have tried diets and decided they don’t work? Too hard to stay strong and to say no to those fatty foods, exercise is too much effort? So what is the alternative? It won’t happen overnight and yes it will take some effort and it may take longer for some than others to get the results, but if you want it enough and don’t want to kill yourself in the process of achieving your weight goal through starvation than you will give it a go. Don’t make it feel so much like a diet but eating foods you like in smaller portions.
Ok, so a normal day for you, whether it is school, university, tafe what ever and where ever you’re going to be eating or should at least should be. Plan ahead even if your life is crazy hectic find the time because your body should be in the list of priorities. At the beginning of every week (or when you can squeeze it in) make a list of what you’re having for lunch breakfast, dinner and snacks or just make sure you have it all in the fridge. Everything in portions and yes it is ok to include sweets.
Start your day with light and healthy but satisfying whether it is a fruit salad, egg or piece of toast, If your not big on breakfast try make yourself have something even if it is just a piece of fruit it is better than nothing, you need something to get your body going. Snacks are hard to beat, if you are serious about getting healthy and losing some weight than instead of snacking on a chocolate or packet of chips try things like fruit, k-time bars are also a healthier choice rather than chocolate, but in saying that there is nothing wrong with a treat here and there just don’t go over board.
Lunch time doesn’t mean fill up you’re lunch box to the very top, try a healthy wrap or sandwich or maybe even some vita-bits biscuits, if you have a sweet tooth after lunch try taking a handful of grapes. If dinner is normally made by mum or dad/guardian than you don’t need to worry, just don’t go back for seconds as hard as it may be. If you are cooking for yourself try something lean like chicken and try pile up on the veggies. Try not to snack before bed if it’s a habit you just can’t seem to kick try something like a light and not filled with sugar and fats.
Drinking water in between meals make you feel full if you don’t like water try and get your body use to it, water is vital to your body it may not taste very good but if you get yourself use to it, it will be in your bodies favor, it is also a good idea to drink water with your meals. Drinking fresh juice is a good alternative for those of you who can’t seem to conquer water although you should try to drink some water 8 glasses a day is recommended.
Exercise doesn’t always have to be a chore, it may be a bit tricky to get yourself in a pattern and make it regular, if it is something you enjoy like a sport or bike riding than it makes it feel less like a job. Make your exercise fun get a friend/s to go along with you make it a weekly thing you do with him/her, you will find it much more enjoyable and easier to keep it up.
Don’t change your body for anyone but yourself, If you want to diet to loose weight than make sure it isn’t to look good for someone else, Models and super skinny people shouldn’t make you feel the need to be as skinny as them, in the long run it is your life and if you are happy in your body that is all that matters.
Remember you may not care what not eating or vomiting after every meal does to your body but you will when you start to notice and feel the affects, if you want to live do it the right way it isn’t for anybodies benefit except your own.
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