Thursday, August 5, 2010

HABITS~~All things are difficult before they get easier

The key here is to pick one. And start there. Baby steps is the key here. Make one change, make it a habit, make another change. And so on. You didn't put on the weight over night...
You're not going to take it off that way either. There is no single recipe for losing weight. We are all too different. But, I can help you start the habits that will greatly increase your chances of quick weight loss. If you do nothing other than adopt these habits into your daily life, you can achieve the habits that come to supposedly naturally slim people. Think of this as journey to a healthier, happier lifestyle. Don't forget about the Importance of Weight Loss Losing weight may not be easy, but It does not have to be uncomfortable. But, then again… Dying of anobesity related disease isn't exactly my piece of cake either. What ever your reasons for losing weight are, make them good ones. Because your weight loss motivation is what gives you the drive to continue down the path that is right for you. This is serious stuff, but it doesn't mean we can't have a good time and lose some weight at the same time. Bad habits are easy to make, but extremely hard to end. Good habits, on the other hand, tend to take more time to make.
Don't forget the prize you are working for. All things don't come easy! A habit, "they" say takes 28 consecutive days to form. That means everyday do something & it will become a habit.
Write down the specific amount of weight you wish to lose. Make sure you account for everything you eat during the course of a day. Keep a food journal in the car, at work and at home. Writing down your weight loss goals will keep you focused and on track.
***Weight loss is a daily process***
Create a daily habit of losing weight. Stay focused on a daily plan to make weight loss a habit. Examine what you are eating and how many times you eat during the day. Deal with eating one day at a time instead of trying to lose a month's worth of weight in one day.
***Destroy the weight loss myths***
Focus on your inner strengths and abilities. Do not listen to all the experts on late night television. You can lose weight without spending a lot of money. You can lose weight by yourself by taking it one day at a time and making weight loss a habit.
Making weight loss a habit requires more than just eating right and exercise. You need to develop a weight loss plan that is right for your body.


Weight Watchers Low Fat Hamburgers
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
3/4 lb lean ground beef meat
4 hamburger buns
1 tablespoon pickle relish
1 teaspoon dijon-style mustard
2 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup oat bran
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons catsup
lettuce
alfalfa sprouts (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation
1. In a medium bowl, combine the beef, oat bran, onions, relish, mustard, garlic powder and catsup.
2. Mix together throughly.
3. Shape into 4 patties.
4. Broil the patties for about 7-10 minutes on each side (or cook them on the grill).
5. Slice the hamburger buns in half and toast lightly.
6. Top with the meat patties, lettuce and alfalfa sprouts (optional).
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

WW POINTS per serving: 6
Nutritional information per serving: 289 calories, 9.4g fat, 2.1g fiber

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