The Pain of Instant Gratification
What a great world we live in. You want something, you get it! You need
something, you buy it! You don't have money, you charge it! You don't deny yourself anything??do you? Why should you? If it feels good -do it! Right? WRONG! As we have found out over the years, feeling good and being good for you are two
different things. So, let's take this one step further. As our DietDivas members already know, "A
minute on the lips-a lifetime on the hips!" That is so true. It tastes good for one split second. But it ruins your whole
mental outlook. So that one second of instant gratification just cost you more
than you bargained for. It really cost you a few extra pounds, it cost you a feeling of dismay, it will
probably cost you the whole day of "cheating" on your diet.
Is it worth it? If your Doctor told you that eating that bag of chips would cause you to keel
over in pain right away??.would you still eat the chips? Of course not! Well,
I am telling you that eating that whole bag of chips will cause your mind to
keel over! Eating that bag of chips or cookies or pint of ice cream right now
will set off the following signals to your brain: 1. I am a failure
2. I knew I couldn't stick to anything
3. I will never lose weight
4. This just doesn't work
5. I will remain fat forever! All of the above signals just hit your brain. Was that instant gratification
really worth it?
If you can step back for a minute and just think about it you
won't eat the foods that are hurting you. Count to ten before you open that
bag. Drink a glass of water and take a walk before you eat that candy bar.
Send the correct signals to your brain.
I WANT TO SUCCEED! This will be a great year for you. Paula Altare
Director
DietDivas.com
|
 |
|
|
Parenting advice and family fun resource. Expert
parenting advice for babes to teens from doctors, teachers,
psychologists, nutritionists, Special Need Children and Child
Development Specialists and a Nanny. Family Fun includes crafts,
games, party ideas and family vacation travel. Families Online
Magazine also provides answers to those important questions, What's
for dinner and Are We There yet?
Low Carb Diets - The South Beach Diet, Atkins Diet, Zone Diet, and More
The low carb diet craze has become extremely popular amongst dieters. From diet books, free low carb diet plans, online dieting sites, and thousands of low carb recipes, low carb diets have produced favorable results for millions of overweight people. Along with the Atkins Diet and the South Beach diet, there are many other low carb diet plans. The Suzanne Sommers Diet and The Zone Diet are popular choices as well, each promising to be more effective than the other. Each of these diet plans includes recipes, menus, and helpful diet tips designed to help you lose weight quickly and maintain your weight loss.
If you are considering beginning a low carb diet, keep in mind that each low
carb diet plan allows for differing amounts of carbohydrates that you may
consume. Some allow little to no carbohydrates and others allow for only certain
types of carbohydrates. You will find hundreds to thousands of low carb recipes
and meal plans. Switching to a low carb lifestyle is not the answer if bread,
potatoes, and pasta are staples in your diet. If you can live without these
types of foods, low carb may be the perfect diet plan for you.
Low carb recipes limit the amount of carbohydrates you consume while allowing
you to enjoy a variety of foods. There are delicious recipes available that are
sure to please your entire family and limit the number of carbohydrate grams you
are eating at the same time. The South Beach program allows for a gradual
increase in carbohydrates as your body adjusts to your new eating habits. The
South Beach Diet is somewhat less restrictive than The Atkins Diet. The Zone Diet
and The Suzanne Sommers Diet stress not only a low carb lifestyle, but also
combining certain foods to increase your body's fat burning ability. Other less
well-known low carb diet plans may be just as effective for you as the more
famous diet plans.
Beginning a low carb diet and lifestyle will require discipline and
determination, but can be very helpful in your quest to lose weight. Search the
diet plans and recipes that are available to you until you find the one that
will best suit your individual needs. Free diet plans and recipes are also
readily available.
There are many products available to help you lose weight. There are
supplements, diet plans, programs and online support systems to
help you manage your eating habits and measure your weight loss progress. Some
of these companies provide support and help with your dieting program. We can
help you by providing you with a free list of our recommended best sources for
effective weight loss products and services. To view our list of recommended
sources to help you lose weight or to read
more articles about dieting visit: Recommended Weight Loss & Diet Resources Online.
Glycemic Index: A Magic Weight Loss Solution or a Soap Bubble Ready to Burst?
Glycemic index ranks different carbohydrate foods depending on their potential to raise blood glucose levels.
A New Option for Weight Loss Surgery
These days, Jennifer Secrist has little interest in idle
activities. The 23-year-old loves to rock climb, hike, ride
her mountain bike, and do almost anything that gets her
outside and moving.
Can Writing Actually Improve Your Health?
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, writing about stressful life events helped reduce symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis in patients with these chronic illnesses. The effects of the writing exercise were still evident four months later and resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in patient symptoms.
Why Did I Do That? How to Deal with a Lapse in Your Weight Loss Efforts
A bad day or even a bad week is not enough to "break your diet" unless you let it get you down. It's what you eat over the long run that counts.
What to Eat After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Many people are under the impression that gastric bypass surgery is the easy way out of obesity. However, those that believe this unfortunately misunderstand the operation and its lifestyle and mind altering effects.
Catching Yourself In A Binge or Compulsive Eating: Stopping Behaviors
Oh, no . . . You suddenly realize that you are well on your way to eating more than you had intended. Maybe it's a meal that you've already eaten too much of, or perhaps an unexpected binge. How do you stop? It's not going to be easy, and that's certainly an understatement, but it is possible to find a way to put the brakes on.
Stop Trusting the Scale--Its Probably Wrong Anyway
Have you ever stepped on the scale after a week of "being really good" only to be rewarded with an eye popping four pound gain? Don't despair! Your scale isn't trying to ruin your efforts and it doesn't hate you. True health is measured in many ways, only one of which is your outward appearance, and what you weigh is the least reliable measure of all.
After Gastric Bypass: Some Tough Love on Grieving Food
New gastric bypass patients say they miss food, they grieve the loss of food, they yearn for their old foods. Some describe it like the death of a beloved friend. The foods patients grieve for are sweets and baked goods, pasta with heavy sauces, and salty snacks.
5 Amazing Diet Tips for Powerful Weightloss
Before you try starving yourself or turning to diet drugs in order
to lose weight, take some time to research and discover more natural
and safer methods of reaching your weightloss goals. Here are five
food and excercise tips that you can get started with today.
Walking for Weight Loss: Walking with a Purpose
I wrote this article back in the late fall when I was struggling with weight loss motivation. Since January I have embarked on a serious weight loss journey and I have lost 37 1/2 pounds. "Walking with a purpose" was the first step in making exercise a regular routine in my life.
Diet & Weight Loss Tips: How To Stop Eating Junk Food By Finding Your Craving Hour
Even if you're not overweight, you still could have a junk food craving; especially if you're cooped up in an office building, working 9-5 and not exactly having the best day.
Liberate Your Set Esteem and Lose Weight
Are you a 'look-and-lose' dieter? Have you studied every diet ever created, read a zillion diet books, and yet are still unhappy with your weight?
How To Get Rid Of Your Belly Fat Or Pooch
The best way you can get rid of your pop belly or pooch is not by doing a certain AB exercise or by using the latest AB gadget---its through Proper diet and exercise.
Lose Fats - Gain Confidence when You Lose Weight
"How do I lose 5 kg or 30 kg?"
Lose Weight and Keep it Off Permanently Without Fancy Diets
For years the experts have been telling us that diets do not work, and my experience in the field for almost twenty years confirms that. Yet every year several new fad diets and supplements emerge, claiming they have the answer, and making people rich.
A Simple Plan for Weight Loss that Really Works
One pound of fat equals 3500 calories. Want to lose a pound a week? Then you need to consume 3500 calories less per week than you use. That's about 500 calories a day. By cutting out 500 calories a day from your normal daily diet, while keeping your activity level the same, you can lose approximately one pound a week.
Walking for Fat Loss?
With obesity and disease increasing dramatically, many fitness experts are recommending walking for weight loss and fitness. Some are even going so far as saying that walking is the best way to burn fat and lose weight. I strongly disagree with this and am going to show you why walking is NOT effective at burning off body fat.
Lose Weight and Get Fit by Getting Fat
Getting enough of the good fats will help you lose fat,
build muscle, and recover faster from your workouts.
In addition, it has myriad health benefits, including being
good for your heart.
The Truth About Diet Myths
How do we know what we know? Often, our knowledge comes from through repetition and stories. In childhood, we call them fairy tales or bedtime stories. They amuse or entertain and have with the occasional moral lesson. However, as adults these stories or myths can be harmful when we start making decisions based on their often inaccurate information.
|
