Look your best for your Wedding
Whether you are a man or woman, it is only natural that you want
to look your best on the big day. After all, one does not get
married every day. And it is not every day that so many curious
and not very sympathetic pairs of eyes are critically examining
every part of you. You do not want those eyes to stick to that
broad waistline, that overflowing tummy or that ghastly double
chin. If the big day is just around the corner, there are some
simple things that you can do to pull that undesirable fat in.
The first thing you have to do is to realize that you cannot get
your fat tucked in without some amount of hard work. If you are
prepared to do it, here's what you have to do. The first step is
to start a light exercise regimen. Let it not be anything too
tough. Just brisk walking for as much of 10 minutes a day will
do, especially if you have been sedentary throughout. Use the
stairs if you can, and park your car as far away from that store
so that you can put in some extra walking.
Certain changes have to be made to your diet too. Start first by
getting rid of all those fries and sweet stuff. Sounds too tough
- well, think of all those eager eyes staring mercilessly at
you! Use natural substitutes instead. Get precut fruits and
veggies. You can nibble on these when you are hungry. Having
real fruits instead of fruit juices will cut out a large number
of calories and will also fill your stomach more. The increased
fiber intake is good for your bowels too.
Have gallons of water, if you can! Water will alleviate the
sharp pangs of hunger. By dissolving toxins, water will be good
for your skin also. Water will remove any dehydration and the
skin will take on a beautiful luster.
Control your portions. Eat in a smaller plate. Visual
appearances do affect our food intake. If you stuff a smaller
plate with food, though the amount you take is lesser, your eye
transmits the message that you have eaten a good quantity.
Another way to "trick" your body is to eat slowly. It takes
about 8 minutes for the brain to tell your stomach that the food
you have eaten will suffice. So, take it slowly. Chewing on your
food also gives you the kind of satisfaction that aids in
reducing food intake. Starting off with a salad or a low fat
soup is another great way to cut your food intake. Soups can be
very beneficial if they are home made and thick. In addition to
giving you lots of vital nutrients, they will also take away the
sharp pangs of hunger that urge you to eat more than you
actually want.
Snacking in between meals is a good idea. Have a small salad
bowl or a low fat cracker plate by your side. It is OK to eat 6
times a day provided your overall intake is lesser than before.
Actually, healthy snacks especially those high in fiber will
reduce hunger. Never eat after 7 pm. Go to bed on a light
stomach. Eat a good and healthy breakfast. Go natural!
Substitute white bread with brown.
Most people believe that reducing weight is a very tough job.
This is not so. Though you will have to keep yourself hungrier
than before, it is possible to lose a lot of extra weight by
eating intelligently. Try to replace high fat food with low fat,
high fiber natural food like carrots, cucumbers and melons.
Having one watermelon for dinner or lunch will greatly cut the
number of calories that your body receives. It also works
wonders for your skin.
When eating out, snack lightly before you leave. Most people eat
very heavily when they feel sharp hunger. They end up feeling
stuffed and heavy. Arm yourself against this by eating some
salad before you go to a restaurant. Also eat lesser than what
you need.