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It is fashionable to be slim nowadays. Gone are the days when a buxom figure with rounded limbs and ample curves was the epitome of beauty. Nowadays, modern woman prides herself on being slender to the point of thinness. And to acheive an dmaintain this appearance, she restricts herself to a regimental diet and a strict exercise routine. Unfotuantely this also means that eating is no longer an enjoyable experience, for she conciously counts calories of every morsel which enters her lips. Considering this scenerio, have you ever wondered if there was any way one could eat heartily and still remain slim, slender and healthy? Can one fill the tummy satisfactorily without shoving extra calories into the system, The answer gratifyingly is a resounding YES to both these queries.
If you enjoy eating, all that you need to do to keep from putting on weight is to exercise daily in some way or the other. Invest in a stationary bike or a treadmill and devote at least half an hour to work on it. Or you can simply add a 45 minute daily walk to your day. It will do wonders to trim you without drastic diet restrictions.
Apart from that, here are some simple eating habits which will ensure that you enjoy your meals without putting on weight.
· Avoid junk food. Don't let even potato chips and bhujias to enter you house lest you give in to temptation. They are not good for any member of your family, big or small.
· If you want to snack, snack on fruit, vegetables or low-fat milk products. No harm is done if you eat small portions of some potentially "heavy" foods. Satisfy between meal hunger pangs with fruit or a sandwich.
· When eating, always sit down and use a plate. Eating while standing, watching TV or talking always leads to overeating. Eat slowly, chewing each mouthful throughly. This gives a feeling of satiation. Put down you knife and fork between bites. Devote at least half an hour to each meal.
· It is advisable to eat a good breakfast and a light lunch and dinner.
· Make your diet attractive with a variety of foods. Keep portions small.
· Avoid processed and tinned edibles; always opt for fresh foods. Drink at least 8 glasses of water.
· Try to keep your meal ambience pleasant and soothing. Arguments and angry discussions can lead to overeating.
· Never smother food with salt, sugar, toppings and fat. Dont be tempted to pop leftovers into your mouth. The garbage bin is the place for these, not your tummy.
· Never use food to console and comfort. Exchew food when depressed, bored or lonely.
· Avoid fast-foo joints. Do not eat on the move.
· It is not advisable to eat only 2 large meals a day. Hunger will tempt you to overseat.
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