Slimming Advice - The Basics
By WLR Dietitian
Get your slimming campaign off on the right foot with
expert advice from WLR's dietitian Juliette Kellow. Here she
tells you how to avoid the six slimming slip-ups that can
sabotage your success.
1. I’ll lose a stone in the next two weeks
For safe and
effective weight loss you should allow around six weeks to
lose a stone. Very low-calorie diets that result in rapid
weight loss may leave you short of essential nutrients and
will limit your choice so much that you’ll quickly get bored
and give up.
2. I’ll never eat chocolate again
Ban any food and you’ll
make it even more tempting with the result that you’ll end up
overindulging as you try to curb your craving. It’s far more
realistic to simply reduce the amount you eat – that might
mean cutting down from two bars a day to one a day, or having
chocolate just once a week instead of several times.
3. I’m going to be a size 8
You don’t have to look like
Kylie or Kate Moss to be slim. We all have different sizes and
shapes and most women will struggle to fit into a size-8
outfit. Instead, focus on setting a realistic
target weight
for you – and enjoy whatever size that makes you!
4. I’m going to cook everyday
There’s no need to turn
yourself into a Domestic Goddess simply because you want to
lose weight. Accept the fact that there will be times when you
don’t have the time or inclination to cook and instead make
the most of quick and easy dishes such as low-fat ready meals,
beans on toast, jacket potatoes with tuna and salad and veggie
stir fries.
5. I’ll go to the gym every day
Chances are you won’t have
the time or energy to take up residence at your local gym and
soon stop going completely as a result. Instead, see the gym
as just one of the many ways you can build exercise into your
daily life.
6. I’ll do it on my own
Good support is a vital component
of any successful weight loss plan so prepare to ask for help
and encouragement, whether that’s from a friend, partner or
Weight Loss Resources.
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