Tips for long lasting weightloss

Do you plan to lose weight? If so, then, just like with sports, you should start slowly. If you don't have a gradual plan you are likely to experience a quick disappointment causing you to refrain from further efforts.

A few simple rules:

Alter your eating habits very gradually. Start by eating just half your chocolate bar instead of the entire bar.
Learn to reduce the hungry feeling with foods rich in carbohydrates and proteins like potatoes, bread, vegetables, rice and fruit. You'll notice satisfaction before you know it.
Try separate emotions and eating. When you're not feeling too well and would prefer a chocolate bar instead try a banana or a short walk in the fresh air. You'll notice your craving will disappear.
Eat with pleasure and without feeling guilty. Enjoy your meals, set the table nicely and serve the food attractively.
Try a gradual start of enjoyable physical exercise. Start with light exercise and slowly increase the effort over the weeks.
Drink a lot: at least half a gallon a day (2 liters). Only drink alcohol with moderation.
Start your meals with an 'innocent' stomach filling like a glass of water or some salad. It will reduce your intake during the actual meal.
Instead of following a strict diet it's better to be flexible with food, so you can avoid sudden cravings. Consciously plan to consume small favorite 'sins', do not forbid yourself things entirely.
Eat slowly. It lasts about 20 minutes before total satisfaction occurs. A slow eater takes in less food in those 20 minutes than a fast eater, but feels just as satisfied!
Don't go shopping with an empty stomach!
Concentrate yourselve on the food. Do not read while eating, nor watch tv, nor sit behind the computer. Turn your meal into something special.
Don't give up after overeating! You'll have to calculate it in. Don't allow a setback to interfere with your weighloss goal.
And finally: indulge yourself after losing a few pounds with a non-food reward.

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