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Article: Do we need to diet?

Book Abstract by: rgiyer     

Original Author: R.G. Iyer
Losing weight naturally
Do we need to diet?
R.G. Iyer
Being on a diet is no easy task. The hardest thing
about being on a diet is actually adhering to it and not getting temped. If you have a hurdle in sticking to your diet, following tips will help you to remain focused.
Be realistic
Firstly set your goals and decide how much weight you want to lose. Accordingly, set your diet plans and work toward achieving your goal through realistic means. If you are not endeavoring to lose weighty but are only dieting for specific purposes, like improving your skin or overall health, try eating five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Try to avoid sweets and fatty foods.
Rewards
If you are on a diet and being stick about counting calories, it’s important to reward yourself every few weeks because this will strengthen your will to stick with the diet. Do things to pamper yourself like getting a massage or going to a spa. Even if you’re not on a diet, you should treat yourself for eating healthy.
Don’t over do it
Everyone has days when they tend to eat too many unhealthy foods. IF you do yield to temptation don’t be too hard on yourself and decide to give up completely. Getting support from family and friends will help and you can always talk to other people who are also on a diet and ask for tips.
Eat Healthy Snacks
If you like fruits, make yourself juice and eat lot of fresh vegetables. They are not only good for dieting, they are good for overall health. Another way to ensure you don’t ruin your diet, is to eat when hungry but stick to eating healthy food. Have a serving of fruits or some salad when you are hungry.
Enjoy your exercise
Good exercise will help to stick to the dieting plan. If you don’t do exercise, you may eventually give up. So, ensure that whatever form of training you choose to get in shape, it is some thing you will enjoy and not get bored of. For example, some people prefer to do yoga instead of going to gym or joining dance class, which is both great exercise and fun to do. Similarly, find something that you know you will have a lot of fun doing. This way it will ensure that you are regular and willingly so.
Eat sensible portion.
Watch your portion sizes, if you always like to fill your plate, it might help to start using smaller one. At the end of the day, it is your body and it is really is up to you to make sure that you stick to your plan. It is not always easy to be on diet because it might mean you have to give up on many things that you enjoy eating. But remember the reason why you decided to go on a diet in the first place. After you have achieved your goals and are looking and feeling fabulous you will know that you set your mind to do it, anything is possible.
Published: May 13, 2006

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  1. 0 Ratings Thursday, May 18, 2006
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    WhiteLotus

    good one

    Good one!! i like the way it is put up, very well framed...

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