So you want to lose weight without depriving yourself from the food that you love. It seems like everywhere you go you are reminded of the sweet indulgences that can ruin your weight loss plan. Donuts, cookies, fried food and the endless temptations that seem to follow you to your every destination. Yikes! So, do you have to choose a lifetime of unhappiness with diet food or happy bites but not losing weight? Absolutely not because with proper planning you can swap your unhealthy meals for healthy meals. Save your waistline as you cut calories by using lower fat ingredients. To get started right, check out how you can eat great and still lose weight.
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1. Variety
Variety is the spice of life so create healthy recipes that taste great. You do not have to eat bland and boring to make it healthy. Use natural spices and whole ingredients to eat great and enjoy each savory bite.
2. Swap out Ingredients
Simple swaps like baking with applesauce instead of butter can help you save a ton of calories without sacrificing taste. And do not tell your guests of these healthy swaps because they won’t even be able to tell the difference!
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3. Portion Control
And when you do go out for dinner really craving your favorite chicken dish on the menu, do not deprive yourself and order something else. Order what you want and exercise portion control. If you control your portion size you can eat pretty much anything. Little bites and take the rest home for another day so you lose weight and still eat great!
4. Check out Healthy Recipes
There are countless healthy recipes online just waiting to come to life as you create them. So be creative and follow the steps of these healthy recipes to spring your healthy kitchen to life. You can eat healthy, lose weight and enjoy the meals too! And you will never feel deprived!
5. Up the Protein
If you increase the protein, you will boost your metabolism, find yourself less hungry and help your body recover from your workouts. So enjoy an omelet with veggies for breakfast, grilled chicken for lunch and eat slowly so you can enjoy each and every bite!
6. Lower the Carbs at Night
Carbs are not the evil of diets in fact healthy complex carbs can help to stabilize blood sugar, provide you energy and help you to think clearer. But to avoid weight gain and see results from your efforts at the gym; do not eat carbohydrates three hours before bed.
7. Eat Small Meals Throughout the Day
To enjoy your meals and never feel deprived, enjoy mini meals throughout the day. Snacking is a healthy way to stay slim and help you to combat having bouts of extreme hunger. You just have to know how to do it the right way. Whole grains, veggies and fruits are nutritious snacks that will boost your energy for the day!
So now that you know the basics in how you can lose weight, eat well and feel great; are you ready to get started?
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TorriWyatt: Number 6 is something I am going to start right away
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