Post by skinnysue on Jul 5, 2012 0:26:14 GMT -5
THE SECRETS OF SKINNY WOMEN
( Guess what--- there is no Secret!)
THEY swear they munch chocolate all day long and never put on an ounce.
Don't believe a word of it. They're simply blessed with following plenty of good food habits.
We uncover the slimming secrets of those pesky women who never get fat...
Learn to stop
LEARN to listen to your body and stop munching when you're full. Try drinking a glass of water before you eat, to make sure you haven't mistaken thirst for hunger. Then eat your meal slowly so that you'll recognise when you've had enough - the brain needs 20 minutes to receive the full signal.
In a restaurant, place your napkin on your plate once you've had enough. At home, squirt some washing up liquid on to your plate so you won't be tempted to have another nibble.
Graze, not gorge
A GOOD skinny trick is to eat little and often. Several small meals a day keep your metabolism running smoothly so you won't be tempted to grab an unhealthy snack or over-indulge at mealtimes.
Slim girls may seem to eat more with the grazing method, but by having constant nourishment and never skipping a meal they keep burning calories all day.
Don't deprive yourself
IF you ban all your favourite treats, you'll only want them all the more and end up bingeing. Instead, have a little of what you fancy to keep control of your cravings without feeling guilty and bloated.
Save calories with a healthier version of your usual indulgences. For example, fruit sorbet contains half the calories and a 10th of the fat of an ice cream.
Proper portions
TRIM women have a keen eye for a sensible portion. Learn the tricks of not over-cooking. A fistful of cereal for breakfast or a cupful of pasta for dinner is ample.
Balancing your meals is also essential. Vegetables or salad should comprise half of your plate, a quarter should be protein - beans, fish, eggs or meat - and the final quarter should be carbs such as pasta, rice, bread or potatoes. In just five days your belly will shrink accordingly, making the smaller portion an ample size.
Plan it
TAKE a peep into a skinny girl's handbag and you can guarantee she will have some healthy snacks stashed away.
Pop a banana in your bag, some nuts or seeds in your desk drawer and some chopped raw veggies in your fridge to ensure there's always something healthy to hand. Grab a healthy snack before a buffet or restaurant meal to take the edge off your hunger.
Brekkie is king
THE old proverb is true: your meals should decrease in size over the course of the day to help you achieve a skinnier self. Dr Gillian McKeith recommends having a big breakfast (especially one with slow-release carbohydrates, such as winter-warming porridge) to kick-start your metabolism.
Follow up with a healthy protein-rich lunch (chicken or fish with salad) and a light dinner. Skinny girls never go to bed bloated on an over-full belly.
Drink and think
SLIM women prefer a 50-calorie gin and slimline tonic to a calorie-laden creamy cocktail. Stick to this on a night out and you can save calories while still enjoying a drink or two.
Don't drink to excess. Alcohol creates food cravings.
The burn-off
YOU don't have to be a stringent calorie-counter, but if you are busy make sure you eat the recommended 2,000 calories and 70g fat a day and provide your body with plenty of energy in the form of wholewheat pasta, porridge and bananas. If it's a lazy day, don't eat as much. Stick to healthy foods and do not consume more than 1,400 calories and 50g fat.
Stay active
SEE that skinny girl power-walking to work while you're sat on the bus? Or the size-8 lady tackling the stairs instead of the escalator?
It's no coincidence. Never take the easy option. If there is a more active way, choose it. That way, you'll burn more calories every day without having to make any big lifestyle changes.
Be a menu guru
YOU don't have to be boring and stash a calorie-converter in your handbag to be a skinny girl; just make wise choices. At every restaurant or supermarket there are always healthier options.
Enjoy exercise
SLIM women tend to work out to keep trim and toned, but the key to exercise is finding a sport you enjoy. Then you're far more likely to stick at it. Team sports or exercising with a friend are good, as you will spur each other on.
Find a sport you enjoy close to you at www.activeplaces.com
Moderation
DON'T cut out major food groups such as carbs or dairy products to lose weight. Although a few pounds will drop off, the diet is simply not sustainable.
Develop long-term healthy eating habits instead. Banish those bathroom scales. Your weight naturally fluctuates from day to day and even hour to hour. Continually weighing yourself will lower your self-esteem and encourage you to comfort-eat.
Love yourself
EVEN Kate Moss has lumpy bits she would love to change, but you'll rarely hear a skinny girl whining about her problem areas.
Create a healthy body image by focusing on what you like about yourself, and a healthy attitude to food - and a healthy figure - will soon follow.
5 TOP TIPS
IF you tend to pile your plate, use a smaller plate.
BUY food in portion-sized packets.
EAT sweet treats with a teaspoon: a small portion will last much longer.
DON'T eat directly from packets, jars or tubs.
EVEN healthy foods contain calories, so control portion sizes. Stick to the guidelines on the packet.
( Guess what--- there is no Secret!)
THEY swear they munch chocolate all day long and never put on an ounce.
Don't believe a word of it. They're simply blessed with following plenty of good food habits.
We uncover the slimming secrets of those pesky women who never get fat...
Learn to stop
LEARN to listen to your body and stop munching when you're full. Try drinking a glass of water before you eat, to make sure you haven't mistaken thirst for hunger. Then eat your meal slowly so that you'll recognise when you've had enough - the brain needs 20 minutes to receive the full signal.
In a restaurant, place your napkin on your plate once you've had enough. At home, squirt some washing up liquid on to your plate so you won't be tempted to have another nibble.
Graze, not gorge
A GOOD skinny trick is to eat little and often. Several small meals a day keep your metabolism running smoothly so you won't be tempted to grab an unhealthy snack or over-indulge at mealtimes.
Slim girls may seem to eat more with the grazing method, but by having constant nourishment and never skipping a meal they keep burning calories all day.
Don't deprive yourself
IF you ban all your favourite treats, you'll only want them all the more and end up bingeing. Instead, have a little of what you fancy to keep control of your cravings without feeling guilty and bloated.
Save calories with a healthier version of your usual indulgences. For example, fruit sorbet contains half the calories and a 10th of the fat of an ice cream.
Proper portions
TRIM women have a keen eye for a sensible portion. Learn the tricks of not over-cooking. A fistful of cereal for breakfast or a cupful of pasta for dinner is ample.
Balancing your meals is also essential. Vegetables or salad should comprise half of your plate, a quarter should be protein - beans, fish, eggs or meat - and the final quarter should be carbs such as pasta, rice, bread or potatoes. In just five days your belly will shrink accordingly, making the smaller portion an ample size.
Plan it
TAKE a peep into a skinny girl's handbag and you can guarantee she will have some healthy snacks stashed away.
Pop a banana in your bag, some nuts or seeds in your desk drawer and some chopped raw veggies in your fridge to ensure there's always something healthy to hand. Grab a healthy snack before a buffet or restaurant meal to take the edge off your hunger.
Brekkie is king
THE old proverb is true: your meals should decrease in size over the course of the day to help you achieve a skinnier self. Dr Gillian McKeith recommends having a big breakfast (especially one with slow-release carbohydrates, such as winter-warming porridge) to kick-start your metabolism.
Follow up with a healthy protein-rich lunch (chicken or fish with salad) and a light dinner. Skinny girls never go to bed bloated on an over-full belly.
Drink and think
SLIM women prefer a 50-calorie gin and slimline tonic to a calorie-laden creamy cocktail. Stick to this on a night out and you can save calories while still enjoying a drink or two.
Don't drink to excess. Alcohol creates food cravings.
The burn-off
YOU don't have to be a stringent calorie-counter, but if you are busy make sure you eat the recommended 2,000 calories and 70g fat a day and provide your body with plenty of energy in the form of wholewheat pasta, porridge and bananas. If it's a lazy day, don't eat as much. Stick to healthy foods and do not consume more than 1,400 calories and 50g fat.
Stay active
SEE that skinny girl power-walking to work while you're sat on the bus? Or the size-8 lady tackling the stairs instead of the escalator?
It's no coincidence. Never take the easy option. If there is a more active way, choose it. That way, you'll burn more calories every day without having to make any big lifestyle changes.
Be a menu guru
YOU don't have to be boring and stash a calorie-converter in your handbag to be a skinny girl; just make wise choices. At every restaurant or supermarket there are always healthier options.
Enjoy exercise
SLIM women tend to work out to keep trim and toned, but the key to exercise is finding a sport you enjoy. Then you're far more likely to stick at it. Team sports or exercising with a friend are good, as you will spur each other on.
Find a sport you enjoy close to you at www.activeplaces.com
Moderation
DON'T cut out major food groups such as carbs or dairy products to lose weight. Although a few pounds will drop off, the diet is simply not sustainable.
Develop long-term healthy eating habits instead. Banish those bathroom scales. Your weight naturally fluctuates from day to day and even hour to hour. Continually weighing yourself will lower your self-esteem and encourage you to comfort-eat.
Love yourself
EVEN Kate Moss has lumpy bits she would love to change, but you'll rarely hear a skinny girl whining about her problem areas.
Create a healthy body image by focusing on what you like about yourself, and a healthy attitude to food - and a healthy figure - will soon follow.
5 TOP TIPS
IF you tend to pile your plate, use a smaller plate.
BUY food in portion-sized packets.
EAT sweet treats with a teaspoon: a small portion will last much longer.
DON'T eat directly from packets, jars or tubs.
EVEN healthy foods contain calories, so control portion sizes. Stick to the guidelines on the packet.