Slim & Trim ~ Without Feeling Grim

Here is another quick guide from my to be thrown away magazine...

1. DON'T GO ON DIET - successful slimming is more likely to be achieved by subtle changes in your eating habits and lifestyle. Don't ban any food from your slimming plan, especially things you like. Enjoy small portion from time to time. Banning food is a sure-fire way to make you crave them.
2. EAT SLOWLY AND YOU'LL EAT LESS - put your knife and fork down between mouthfuls, sip water with your meals and take smaller bites. It takes a while for your body to recognise that it has had enough of food - the slower you can eat, the less you'll want. Dont't feel the urge to clean your plate.
3. KEEP A FOOD DIARY OR LOG - preferable calory counted. It will enable you to identify which food/drinks your need to have a bit less of; times/circumstances when you are likely to overeat and whether you're getting a varied diet with enough fruits and vegetables.
4. GET SOME EXERCISE - successful slimmers tend to make exercise part of their plan. It doesn't have to be hard - even 20-30 minutes of fairly brisk walking a day will pay dividents. Every little helps - look for opportunities to be more active in your daily life.
5. REWARD YOURSELF - give yourself a treat after each pound or kg your lose. New clothes makes a great incentive when you are slimming.

For whoever that is in the process of slimming down, always remember to avoid a drastic change such as crash diet. Stay healthy and balanced is more important to ensure you reap the long term benefit rather than having more problematic health as you age .