



Created By Stephen Tuffery
www.stephengraphics.com

Please note this site may not display properly in the
AOL browser



Weight Loss Tips
• Instead of eating to lose weight, think of it as eating to gain health.
• Visualise yourself as slim and start to think as a thin person.
• Forget the clock, wait until your body tells you it’s hungry before you eat and make sure you're not comfort eating. Ask yourself if you’re really hungry, or are you bored, annoyed, upset, lonely? If so, find another way to solve the problem. Comfort eating will only result in guilt as you pile on the pounds.
• Eat anything you want, but really enjoy every mouthful. Eat slowly and appreciate the smell texture and taste.
• Stop when you feel full, and don’t feel you have to clear the plate.
Try to leave
something even if it’s only one mouthful.
• Try to cut out any added sugar. It’s addictive and disrupts the blood sugar/insulin balance.
• Cut high calorie foods down by 1/3
• Don't skip meals
• Always eat breakfast
• Don't eat whilst watching television
• Keep a daily diary of your food intake
• Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, a moderate amount of fat and a good balance of protein and carbohydrates.
• Drink plenty of clean water.
• Take regular gentle exercise doing something you enjoy.
• Brush and floss your teeth after your last meal of the day to discourage late night eating.
• Use the stairs and avoid elevators and escalators whenever possible.
• During your breaks at work go for short walks.
• Park your car at the far end of the parking lot when you go shopping
.
• Don't use the drive-
• Throw away the TV remote control. Get out of your chair to change channels.
• Do your own gardening, housework, car washing, window cleaning, etc.
• Walk around when you're talking on the phone.
• Carry your groceries to the car instead of using a trolley.
• Practice holding your stomach muscles in whenever possible.
• Ditch the e-

