This question itself is a nightmare for many. There are many people who tried to diet and failed. Many of them fed up of eating things which they do not like. It is almost impossible to continue that for life, if healthy eating is not part of your life style and do not like it. There are many who has attitude of "Diet and me"?? Ohh!! I got one life and its for eating what I like. They never gave importance to the diet, though suffering from health problems.
Actually all these people are not wrong at some extent. Everybody have likes and dislikes for food. Everybody want to enjoy what they eat and want to do that for life time. Here is the question "can we do all that and still stay healthy, fit and in shape?"
As a nutritionist, I can assure you that yes, you can. Believe me, I myself is foodie and enjoy all kind of foods. And I weigh perfect for my age and in shape :-)
So, let me share few simple points on how to diet?
Most important and first step is to tell yourself that "You are not living to eat but eating to live".
You need to be ready to change your food habits. I am not saying that you have to stop eating what you enjoy. You must exercise even though you don't like it. Believe me, you may not leave it ones you start exercising.
Eat only when you are hungry. Take an example of children or pets. They eat only when they are really hungry. Be friend with conscious eater who encourages you.
Train your mind to eat less if you can't avoid it totally. Also do not eat while watching TV. You may over eat in front of TV.
Calculate the calories of your food. Average adult woman requires around 1800 calories and man requires 2200 calories daily. Reduce the daily calorie intake by 200 to 300 calories.
Remember good fat or bad fat, it has almost double calories than protein and carbs. Olive oil also has the same calorie as butter though it has good fats, so keep your total fat intake in control.
Reduce the usage of sugar. It is empty calorie (nothing but just the calories, no vitamins, no fiber, no minerals, just the calories).
Drink lots of water. Water do not have calories. It also helps in cleansing the body.
Chew your food properly and use foods high in fiber which gives filling effect.
Include different forms of physical activities in your daily routine. Yoga, swimming, brisk walking, outdoor sports etc. You can't loose weight if you do not burn your extra calories stored in your body. Diet and exercise are equally important.
Last and most important thing is do not get stressed about dieting, just contact Nutriyoga and we will take care of all your worries. :-)