A - Z of Diet

[kxramesh]

A
Anticipate a situation and prepare accordingly. Planning helps you stick to your programme. For example, before a party, have a small, healthy snack so you're not famished when you arrive. Carry some healthy snacks with you when traveling, attending business meetings or while at school so you're not tempted by unhealthy vending machine items.

B
Balance your diet and don't exclude any whole group of foods. All foods can fit into a healthy diet; it's the portion size that counts. If you eat a high-calorie treat, balance things out by making the rest of your day's diet healthy and adding 30 minutes of physical activity such as walking or biking.

C
Create a lifestyle that will help you maintain your weight and health, permanently. Weight-maintainers commonly eat healthy breakfasts and exercise daily.

[kxramesh]

D
Decline the 'diet mentality.' Instead of thinking 'I'm going on a diet,' think 'healthy diet.' Make your usual diet a healthy one, and you'll never have to 'go on a diet.'

E
Exercise: People who exercise daily keep their weight off longest. What do you like to do best? Choose an activity that makes you smile; it could be walking or swimming, biking or jogging. Dancing is a great aerobic activity, and you can do it alone or with friends. Just do it!

[kxramesh]

F
Focus Focus on positive. Weight loss is only one aspect of following a diet and fitness regiment. Other positive goals are increasing your activity level, enjoying more energy, having a trimmer waist and getting better sleep. All these goals will be realised as you maintain a healthy eating plan and increase activity.

G
Gain strength: Build lean muscle and start making your body more metabolically active.

H
Healthy weight: Your goal weight should be appropriate to your age and your fitness level. The number on the scale is scale less important than your other healthy indicators.

[kxramesh]

I
Invest in your future. Think about your weight-loss goals as insurance against diseases related to being overweight, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and arthritis.

J
Join online community. If you're not yet 24/7 support plan member, sign up today. Log on to a live meeting or post to a support board. Members who participate more consistently with the community and experts are more likely to achieve their weight goals and maintain them

[kxramesh]

K
Keep going! Take it one day at a time. Each day you follow your plan and exercise adds to the chance of you ultimately succeeding. You're building a strong foundation of health. Keep it up!

L
Love your body. You don't have to look like a model to be attractive. The models don't even look like that; they're airbrushed! Develop more muscle definition and a toned and firm body.

M
Mediterranean Diet: Increase your intake of fatty fish, including salmon and sardines, and enjoy more fruits, vegetables and salads dressed in olive oil and vinegar. You can even a glass of wine with dinner!

[kxramesh]

N
New foods: Your goal for a year is to introduce yourself to a variety of new grains. Whole grains contain fiber, potassium and protein and are filling, providing energy without blood glucose swings. Try quinoa instead of rice and bulgur wheat instead of white pasta.

O
Open your mind to new ways of eating. Instead of ordering an entrée when you go out to dinner, start with a salad and an appetiser for your main course. Share an entrée; portion sizes in restaurants are generally large enough for two people – even three!

P
Prepare to succeed by reviewing your menu each weak, changing meals as necessary, printing out your shopping list and getting the food you need for the week. Knowing what you're eating in advance is a super-smart way to stick to your programme.

[kxramesh]

Q
Questions: Quiz your server in restaurants. Ask that your meals be prepared without extra fat or oils and request all sauces, gravies or dressing be served 'on the side.'

R
Red labels: Be an educated consumer. The best way to make a healthy choice is to read the ingredient label first. Read the serving size to learn what you're eating in terms of calories and nutrition.

S
Slow down: Most people eat way too fast and would probably be satisfied with far less if they slowed down enough to let theirs brains catch up with their stomachs.

[kxramesh]

T
Think healthy: Whether you are going out or staying in, make menu choices with your health in mind. You’re captain of your ship, so steer the course to good health

U
Under-nutrition: This can be as dangerous as over-nutrition. When you’re on a weight-loss programme, it’s a very important to choose your foods carefully for nutrition value. Eating too little can backfire, making you more likely to fall off your diet. Follow your meal plan, which should contain the right balance for your needs.

[kxramesh]

V
Vitamin supplement: The American Medical Association recommends a daily multivitamin; it's good nutritional insurance, especially when you're restricting calories.

W
Water: Drink your water, which is necessary for proper metabolism, absorption, perspiration and elimination. Sip H2O throughout the day, especially before, during and after exercising.

X
X-traordinary: Sorry, but there isn't a great word associated with positive change that begins with 'x.' Suffice to say, you'll achieve 'x-cellent' results following your diet meal and fitness plans.

[kxramesh]

Y
Yogurt: It is a perfect food for weight-loss plans and a good strategy for maintaining a healthy weight. Eat a cup of nonfat yogurt (sugar-free or non-sweetened); it has only 100 calories but provides about 450 milligrams of bone-healthy calcium, as well as important vitamin D and mineral magnesium.

Z
Zip along: Another 'stretch' for our letter-perfect diet. But, hey, Zip along with healthy snacks. Go with portioning out serving of crackers and cereals. Portion size is a valuable secret for successful dieting. All foods fit into a healthy diet; it’s the portion size that counts

[meghana_12]

hey really nice info and guess what i have tried everythg and followed wht ever u have said but nothing seems to work:( :( :( :(

[kxramesh]

Nothing seems to work…:confused: Then read out 4m Z – A … LOL

[meghana_12]

how rude is that :mad: :mad: :mad:

[phatgurl]

how rude is that :mad: :mad: :mad:



lol to me dietz are bull**** jus exercise and eat gud...and drink milk luv life lol:D ....der shud be no dieting tips at all...

[vidhivictory]

ya true
:);):cool:

[phatgurl]

hers my a-z of diet: eat healthy n stop worrying about ur body.....:D