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HOW TO GET SLIM WITH HEALTHY EATING HABITS By Ruth Hinson SlymRyte Slimming Consultant ©2003
Many women want to be slim. Maybe you're one of them. Perhaps you're getting married soon and you want to fit into your wedding gown comfortably. Or perhaps you simply want to look (and feel) great in a swimsuit or bikini.
Whatever your reason for wanting to be slim, there are some things you can do to become slim while staying healthy. If you are reading this article, chances are you want to know what those things are. Read on then, to find out.
First thing is to assess your current eating habits. This is important because you need to know what's not working. If your current eating habits are keeping you overweight, and you want to be slim, it figures that you need to change those eating habits. If something is not working, change it.
Assessing your current eating habits. ===================================== Keep a record of your eating habits for a week. The record should contain following information: .What you are eating .How much you're eating .When you eat (note times) - you want to know how far apart your meals and snacks are. .Why you're eating at those times - is it because you're hungry, or are you ‘comfort eating'? .How you feel after eating - pleasantly satisfied or bloated and stuffed. .How many glasses of water you drink each day
When you find out your current eating habits, you'll need to determine which habits are sabotaging your efforts to lose weight. Those are ones you want to change. More on that later.
Goal Setting ============ Determine what your weight goal is. Or you may prefer to monitor your progress in terms of your waistline or hip measurements. Whichever one suits you is best.
Form a mental picture of yourself looking way you want to look. Goals are more powerful and empowering when we visualize them. Hold that mental picture in your mind at all times.
NOTE: Eating healthily is not all there is to getting slim. You must become more physically active (read ‘exercise') in addition to eating properly if you're to lose weight permanently. This article deals with healthy eating part of that equation.
Action Plan =========== Now that you know what your ideal size is, you have a goal that you're working towards. You need to then determine a plan of action to help you achieve that goal.
To help you decide on right plan, bear in mind that eating should be a pleasure. Ask yourself following questions:
.Which nutritious foods do I enjoy eating ? .How soon after eating do I get hungry again? Most adults get hungry about 3 to 4 hours after eating a meal. .Do I eat only when I'm hungry? Hint: You should. .How can I stay full? Drink lots of water. Scientists recommend between 6 and 8 glasses of water daily. Your body needs it, and it helps you stay full.
