Eat right, Exercise regularly, Die anyway!!

Three keys to success are- Attitude, Planning and Determination.

Following are the 9-commandments that will help you to stay fit and avoid gaining weight:

1) Separate food from television

Eating, napping and channel-surfing—if these consume most of your leisure hours, you’ll end up gaining weight! Make healthy & light food choices. Fill your plate with the quantity right for you. Be fully aware of ‘WHAT’ and ‘HOW MUCH’ goes into your system!!

2) Avoid skipping meals before a party

Don’t starve yourself during the day in anticipation of an evening party. If you eat at ‘regular intervals’ during the day, you are less likely to over-eat at night! The body has an internal clock and the metabolism is regulated by regular cycles. Learn to respect these cycles!! When you are fuelled right, its easier to avoid a feeling of “out-of-control” hunger.

3) Divide before you Devour

No need to desert the dessert, divide it. Pleasure is best when shared!! In this way your taste buds are satisfied, portion size decreases and calorie intake is reduced!!

4) Leave something on your plate

No one believes you’ve ate enough if your plate is empty. If you plate has a little food, you wont be coaxed to eat more

5) Chew your food and not Swallow

Each mouthful should be chewed no less than 20 times. It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to realize you’re full, so if you swallow a meal in 10 minutes, then you’re still hungry and might make the mistake of eating more. Now, if you would SLOWLY eat that meal, masticating every bite for a while, then it might take you more than 20 minutes and you will feel satisfied and won’t need anymore food. Chewing your food slowly will not make you digest it rapidly but it will give your brain time to know that you don’t need to eat more…When you have teeth, you should use them so your stomach does not have to do all the work!!

6) “Eat” lots of water with your meals

Eat high water-content foods that will fill you up and help you lose weight. Examples are watermelon, oranges, pineapples, sweet lime, grapefruit, tomatoes & cucumber. Starchy vegetables on the other hand, like potatoes, corn etc. are harder to digest than those that contain more water. In addition drink atleast 8 glasses of water a day!

7) Take breaks to deep breathe

Do you binge eat when you are bored, angry, depressed or tensed?? Relax, deep breathe several times. Decide to do something to take your mind off food. This will help you to distinguish between actual hunger and eating due to emotional responses!!

8) Do not get derailed if you go off-track

Its inevitable that even the most determined get a bit off-track occasionally. Jus remember that it’s the final goal that counts. So get back on track as soon as possible. Don’t get immobilized with guilt!

9) “Excuse proof” your exercise routine

Schedule “workout” in your daily planner. If you lack self-discipline, find an exercise trainer or a workout-buddy to help you to stay committed.. Make exercise an important part of your daily life. Indulge yourself into activities like jogging/brisk-walking, gymming, aerobics, yoga, playing outdoor games, doing small household chores etc. which not only helps you to burn calories but also improve ur stamina!!