This summer I'm going to Texas for 10 days to visit my cousin who just got married and is having a baby. We will probably go out to eat a lot and I might not be able to exercise very much. However, I don't want to gain weight. What are some tips for not getting fat? What foods should I avoid?
Answer:
Well...planning, planning, planning. Think ahead. Space your meals out and eat small. Nothing says you can't order an appetizer - and lots of restaraunts have veggie side dishes. Get salads and veggies when you can. Get appetizers other times. And - there are PLENTY of ways to excercise without leaving the house - walk around the house...do sit ups...yoga... Mostly, plan what you will do when you get back so that you have a gameplan to lose any weight you do gain (10 days is not that much) - that will give you more confidence. A lot depends on how you are as an eater... If going out is fun for you and you enjoy trying new things, it can be hard to say no to the interesting, higher fat foods...but if you are just going along to be with the person then try to eat skinny...smile.One more quick idea - if possible...suggest food courts or places near malls or parks to eat - then offer a walk after the meal...why not? Refreshing change to sitting around watching movies or whatever...and promotes quality time together. :)
A good way to loose weight is to use a calorie counter watchKeep to a 1,200 food intakeAdd 1,200 plus 3,500 (equals one pound of fat) ...and that is the total amount of calories you need to burn each day. Its actually really easy once you start watching the numbers and it doesn't seem like work or exercise. Its just a matter of changing the way you think about loosing weight.I use this method when i gain some pounds. The first time I did this I went from 168 to 127
Dont get anything fried(or keep it to a real minimum)
Choose rice or veggies over fries or mashed potatoes. Ask for sauces and butters onthe side and apply as little as youll need. Always ask if theres a suger free or fat free option. Egg white only, no yolks, no red meat. No cheese. Try to get things baked bc food that is sauted and grilled involves grease or oil. Dont get stuffed fish, onyl the filet and actually spicey food fills you up faster. Park the car further from the resteraunts and theres always time for a little excrecise. Do 20 squats here or here, dosnet even take a full minute or get down and do 10 crunches throughout the day, even ONCE a day is better than nothing. Jog in place for a little. You may not get to doa whole 30 minute workout but do something. Also, I used Trimspa to curb my appetite when I was losing works great! I liked the Citra formula and coffee curbs your appetite, too.No beer, if you drink make it clear(no red) wine or liquor.
just try to balance out what you order. if you get a burger one night, take a break and have a salad the next. also, try to order more water than sodas because the soda adds additional carbs. as long as you try to balance your meals out, you should be fine.
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