Eat Moderately: The first step to lose weight!

Did you know that your new automobile is likely to have a larger cup-holder than your older model? That restaurants use larger plates, bakers are selling larger muffins, pizzerias have larger pans, and fast food companies are using larger French fries and drink containers than 20 years ago? Did you know that identical recipes for cookies and desserts in the old editions of ìJoy of Cookingî specify fewer servings?

It is evident to all of us that overweight and obesity have increased sharply in the USA in adults and children in the last few years. Since studies show that activity of people has not changed much in the last decades, the increase in body overweight must come from a change in the food intake. Considering that about half the people in the USA consume their meals outside the home, the portion sizes become an important factor in the increase of body overweight.

The American Journal of Public Health published a study about the current sizes of portions in restaurants, fast foods, and food manufacturers. The authors compared the data with the sizes of the past 30 years, and they came up with some amazing numbers.  First they noted that all the portions offered in every category exceed by far the guidelines of the USDA and the FDA. Cookies are seven times bigger than recommended, cooked pasta five times larger, muffins three times larger, and so on.

Then they discovered that portion sizes began to grow in the 1970s and have continued to grow at the same rate as body overweight. Food and fast food companies today promote larger items and use larger sizes as selling points. Widespread price competition has induced manufacturers to introduce larger items as a means to expand market share, since they discovered that profit rises when the product size is increased. In the mid ë50s Mc Donald offered only one size of French fries: that size today is called ìsmallî. The food industry invests billions in making their products more attractive, sexier, saltier, or sweeter and we are vulnerable to their promotions. This happens at a moment when we became more sedentary and kids spend longer hours in front of the TV or their computers.

Going to Europe or other countries we see some striking differences in the food habits. First of all there is not so much advertising about food. Most of the Italian TV ads are about basic ingredients such as olive oil, wine, and pasta, and not so much about prepackaged food or fast food chains. In addition the portion sizes are considerably smaller than in America. I recently had dinner in a steakhouse and the smallest portion available on the menu was a 10 oz filet mignon. That is about three times larger than the average size of a portion of meat in Italy. 
 
I noticed myself many times that people moving to the USA from other countries would gain weight in few months. There is no doubt in my mind that the large amount of food we ingest today is one of the main causes for the general growth of overweight in America. This doesnít affect only people with a weight problem, but also those who are maybe only a few pounds over and struggle to control the size of their waistline. In an environment where lifestyle and advertising pushes to eat out more and in larger quantities it is imperative that we learn how to control ourselves.

One very good way to start I learned from a trainer at the gym, and I encourage everyone to try. It is very simple: On a notepad write down everyday for a week everything that you ingest. Take note of the quantities, not only for the main meals, but even the smallest things such as drinks, candies and snacks. Then with the help of a calorie chart add up the numbers. Many people say ìI donít know how I gain weight. I donít eat very muchî. I bet they are ready for a big surprise. It is incredible how all those little things we munch during the day add up to a large number of calories.

After the shock, the realization will come that something needs to be done. First it is important to understand what a regular portion looks like. 3 oz meat: is approximately the size of a deck of cards or a bar of soap (when was the last time you saw a steak of that size?); 3 oz fish: the size of a checkbook; 1 oz cheese: the size of matchbox; one medium potato: the size of a computer mouse; 1 cup pasta: the size of two eggs.
When eating out choose the small or medium sizes instead of the large ones. Ask for half of the meal to be packed to go. Share your portion with a friend. Donít eat the bread and butter before the meal. For your home donít buy a lot of food, but buy single serving packages. If you snack donít eat from the bag, but place a few chips or crackers on a dish. Cut in the amount of sauces, mayonnaise and cream cheese, and use low calories types. If you are a big eater fill yourself with a large quantity of vegetables and eventually fresh fruit.

In conclusion: Everyone that tries to keep weight under control knows how difficult it is. The first step is to be inventive in ways to reduce the sizes of the food portions.

Easy Ways To Lose Weight

When you such chronic obesity problems as we have in our society, it is tempting to think that losing weight must be incredibly difficult. Clearly, for some, it is, but for the vast majority a combination of the right techniques and a bit of effort will yield consistent results. Small changes, applied consistently over the long term, will have far reaching benefits. Here are some useful pointers.

Easy Way 1

Take care over your diet. So much of our eating comes from formed habits, which may not be healthy. One small adjustment, such as drinking a diet drink or water instead of a calorie laden sugar based drink will have lasting effects. Eating whole food bread or pasta is another easy change to make. Most people could cut their food portions down by as much as a third without noticing any effect. Consistency is the key, and if you can stick to these simple changes, you will see some clear results.

Easy Way 2

Make sure you analyse food labels properly. Take a lot more care when you do your shopping, because not everything is as you would expect it to be. Just because a food item is of a certain type doesn't necessarily mean it is healthy. Not all food which is labelled as a ôhealthy optionö, really is one, and virtually any processed food will be too high in salt. Getting to know acceptable quantities, and comparing food items, will help you avoid dishonestly marketed products.

Easy Way 3

So many people with a weight problem think in terms of dieting, when really that can only be a short term answer at best. Too many people overdo the idea of dieting, starving the body of a regular supply of nutrient in a misguided quest for over hasty weight loss. What you need to do is set a realistic plan for a new, sustainable lifestyle based on sound nutritional principles. Do this, and the dieting will take care of itself.

Easy Way 4

Try to take regular exercise. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator may burn more calories, but it will take more time, and it is unlikely you will maintain the discipline. If you make your packed lunch with healthy ingredients, you can take a walk while you are eating it, exercising and eating healthily without expending any extra time. This is far more likely to be sustainable than any system which involves severe inconvenience.

For most of us, attaining and maintaining optimum weight is not as hard as we like to think it is. The sound advice in this article will put you on the right road.

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Yeah, you maybe thinking Bill Loganeski is off his rocker, No I am on my rocker and so should you. For a long time now I have been using my secret weapon that I haven't shared with you.   I like to sit in my rocker everyday for 20 or 30 minutes while I watch television. I wanted to bring this to your attention, because a lot of you are not exercising and are unable to start an exercise program because of the weight, the fat, the pain and your knees. I know that a lot of you are suffering and I wanted to help you with your suffering and help you get started with a simple and easy way to improve your body and your health. One of the things that I found on this weight loss journey that I have been on is that the thigh muscles are the biggest muscles in your body. Look at my arm muscles they cannot compare to the size of my thigh muscles in size and calorie burning ability. My thigh muscles are 4 times larger than my biceps. 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These chairs have been relegated to the scrap heap of time and they are going to make their comeback because as our society ages. People are going to look for things that worked in the past and rocking chairs is one of the best ways to get your body going, to get your balance going, to get your blood going and even if some people on the internet poo poo the idea of losing weight using a rocking chair and even laugh that you will not burn many calories. It's not about burning calories it's about taking your first steps toward regaining control of your body and your life.  Don't forget that they all laughed when Christopher Columbus said the world was round, but he was right. And Bill Loganeski is here to tell that if you want to get going in an easy none stressful way get yourself a rocking chair. Do you know that people in nursing homes that use rocking chairs are more physically able and mentally alert than those who don’t? In fact right now there is a big push by the Department of health to get more rocking chairs into nursing homes. And nursing homes have also realized the importance rocking chairs for the well being of the elderly.   Siting and rocking will you calm down, did you know that people who suffer from depression get a lot of benefits from rocking chairs. And you know that depression is one of the major causes of obesity. Think how a baby becomes quiet once you start to rock them. So I am telling you that you can poo poo me all you want, but remember that "singing" They all laughed at Christopher Columbus when he said the world was round. " Well Bill Loganeski is telling to get in your rocker, if you want to start walking but can't, want to ride a bike but can't and get your life back. Get on your rocker and start the journey. Remember that the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. And this can be your first step to getting your life back.  It's been under societies nose all the time but people thought it was old fashioned, well society was wrong about the rocker like it was wrong about ceiling fans.  Let us know what you think and share with us your rocker success stories.  See on the next video. Yeah, you maybe thinking Bill Loganeski is off his rocker, No I am on my rocker and so should you. For a long time now I have been using my secret weapon that I haven't shared with you.   I like to sit in my rocker everyday for 20 or 30 minutes while I watch television. I wanted to bring this to your attention, because a lot of you are not exercising and are unable to start an exercise program because of the weight, the fat, the pain and your knees. I know that a lot of you are suffering and I wanted to help you with your suffering and help you get started with a simple and easy way to improve your body and your health. One of the things that I found on this weight loss journey that I have been on, Is that the thigh muscles are the biggest muscles in your body. Look at my arm mucles they cannot compare to the size of my thigh muscles in size and calorie burning ability. My thigh muscles are 4 times larger than my biceps. Now here I am sitting in this chair and I am rocking and if you go on Google and do some research you will learn the benefits of rocking chairs is good for dementia, it's good for arthritis, it's good for your heart AND it gets you going. If you are too big to fit in the chair cut the arms off. You can find these chairs, on EBay, craigslist; you can buy them at a garage sale they are all over the place. You may have one in the attic or your Grandmother may have left one to your Mother that she is not using. You should start using a rocker and I want every one of our Friends and Subscribers of the Saturday Morning Diet to go out and get them selves a rocker.  This is my secret weapon, you know that every time you sit there you are rocking you are going to burn calories. But forget about burning calories, you are starting to push blood around in your body. You know just I like I told you about that ceiling fan, the same thing applies to these chairs. These chairs have been relegated to the scrap heap of time and they are going to make their comeback because as our society ages. People are going to look for things that worked in the past and rocking chairs is one of the best ways to get your body going, to get your balance going, to get your blood going and even if some people on the internet poo poo the idea of losing weight using a rocking chair and even laugh that you will not burn many calories. It's not about burning calories it's about taking your first steps toward regaining control of your body and your life.  Don't forget that they all laughed when Christopher Columbus said the world was round, but he was right. And Bill Loganeski is here to tell that if you want to get going in an easy none stressful way get yourself a rocking chair. Do you know that people in nursing homes that use rocking chairs are more physically able and mentally alert than those who don’t? In fact right now there is a big push by the Department of health to get more rocking chairs into nursing homes. And nursing homes have also realized the importance rocking chairs for the well being of the elderly.   Siting and rocking will you calm down, did you know that people who suffer from depression get a lot of benefits from rocking chairs. And you know that depression is one of the major causes of obesity. Think how a baby becomes quiet once you start to rock them. So I am telling you that you can poo poo me all you want, but remember that "singing" They all laughed at Christopher Columbus when he said the world was round. " Well Bill Loganeski is telling to get in your rocker, if you want to start walking but can't, want to ride a bike but can't and get your life back. Get on your rocker and start the journey. Remember that the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. And this can be your first step to getting your life back.  It's been under societies nose all the time but people thought it was old fashioned, well society was wrong about the rocker like it was wrong about ceiling fans.  Let us know what you think and share with us your rocker success stories.  See on the next video.