The Secret to Safe Weight Loss

The safe way to lose weight begins with a thorough checkup by
your family physician. He can check for any health problems that
might defeat a simple diet plan. He can also help you set a
reasonable weight-loss goal and plan a strategy to meet that
goal within a reasonable time frame.

The big problem is that we all enjoy good food. So a diet that
deprives you of the joy of eating is not likely to work in the
long run. Therefore, the key is to avoid overeating. Here, then,
are a few suggestions to help you to be “moderate” in your
eating habits.

Don’t skip breakfast! “Hunger and a feeling of deprivation get
the best of you,” warns The New Teenage Body Book. “You’ll tend
to load up on food — and calories — late in the day.”

Drink a large glass of water before each meal. This will fill
your stomach. Drinking adequate amounts of water also appears to
play a role in reducing body-fat deposits. Doctors therefore
recommend drinking at least eight glasses of water a day.

Don’t eat and watch TV. Says Dr. Seymour Isenberg: “If you are
busy watching TV . . . , you [can] begin eating like a machine.”

Pray before you eat. Remember this, whether you believe in God
or not, it (prayer) certainly cannot hurt. Prayer just may
strengthen your resolve to eat moderately.

Eat slowly. It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to signal
the brain that it is full. Eating slowly will thus help you to
“eat to satisfaction,” but no more!

Find healthy alternatives to eating — especially if you have
been in the habit of eating whenever you are bored, tense,
lonely, or depressed. Talk to someone you trust. Go for a walk,
or exercise. Work on a hobby. Listen to music. Do something you
enjoy and this may help to keep your mind off your appetite.

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