The Daily Diet

Say goodbye to those unwanted pounds…..

Do you struggle with constant weight battle, but just can’t stick to a strict diet?

Then follow this lazy girls approach to dieting, which will help you lose those unwanted pounds.

1. BALANCE YOUR PORTIONS    Balancing food groups and portion sizes is the key to successful weight loss. By eating lots of small meals made up of different types of foods. 60% carbs including fruit, vegetables and wholegrain. 20% lean protein and 20% healthy fats. 

  2. MAKE SMART ALCOHOL CHOICES    By opting for more slimming options of alcohol such as vodka, you are reducing the amount of calories that you consume.      

  3. DON’T WRITE OFF CARBS    Simply reduce your intake of simple carbs such as white bread, pasta, and rice and eat more wholegrain varieties or complex card like fruit and vegetables whenever possible. 

4. DON’T BE SCARED OF FAT    Fat isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to diets.  It is important to include healthy fats in your diet.  Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats improve the appearance of your hair, skin and nails.  It will also help the body to burn fat.  

 5. BECOME FOOD LABEL SAVVY    Low calorie foods can be a great way to reduce your calories intake, but be careful of their hidden dangers.  In order to benefit fully from these healthier options it is very important to read nutritional labels carefully.  Many low calorie and low fat foods can actually contain just as much sugar than standard versions which can lead to weight gain.  

6. EAT MORE, NOT LESS    Being on a diet does not mean you have to go hungry.  Switching to healthier foods such as fruit, vegetables and lean protein, reduces the amount of calories and fat you consume, so you are able to eat a slightly higher quantity.  Instead of eating 3 set meals a day, eat small portions of food, 5 or 6 times a day.  This will help you boost your metabolism helping you to burn calories at a faster rate.

7. DO YOUR SPRING CLEANING   For ultimate full body workout get suck into your housework.  Chores around the house are a very good way to keep fit.  An hours worth of housework can burn around 200 calories and tone your entire major muscle groups and tidying up the garden can burn around 400 calories an hour.

  8. SPICE UP YOUR FOOD    Adding natural flavourings such as chilli and cinnamon to your meals is not only a great way to increase your body’s ability to burn calories but it also can replace the need for salt.  Salt is known to increase cellulite and cause false hunger pants.  Kick start your metabolism with a sprinkle of herbs and spices.  

  9. HAVE A DETOX SAP TREATMENT    Spending a day at the spa can help you lose inches and smooth out some of those lumps and bumps. Detoxing, anti-cellulite massage and special body wraps are a great way to improve your skins condition and appearance.

  10. BRUSH YOUR TEETH AFTER DINNER     Brushing your teeth after eating dinner helps prevent eating more or snacking. 

  11. HIT THE DANCE FLOOR     Get on the dance floor and shake your booty, it is one of the most simplest and enjoyable way to exercise.  An hours worth of dancing can burn around 300 calories.  It also helps tomes your legs, tum and bum.

13. CLEAR OUT YOUR FAT CLOTHES     By ditching the clothes you wear on fat days could encourage you to lose weight.  Give away your baggier clothes to charity and out all the slightly tighter clothes towards the front of your wardrobe.  It will keep you motivated to slim into them.

 14. TRY HEALTHIER FOODS    Opt for healthier versions of your favourite foods, as restricting all your favourite foods just is not realistic and will only lead to failure.

 15. TRY OUT FITFLOPS    Fitflops (www.thefitflop.com) are all new fitness shoes that claim to create leaner muscles by stimulating your thighs and buttocks with each step.

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