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FAT HABIT #1: Eating "low-fat" ( Tick )
It sounds crazy, but I want you to stop buying foods marketed as low-fat or fat-free. Typically, they save you only a few calories and, in doing so, they replace harmless fats with low-performing carbohydrates that digest quickly—causing a sugar rush and, immediately afterward, rebound hunger. That means you’ll store less body fat and be less likely to eat more later.
FAT HABIT #2: Not seeking nutrition advice
Good news here: By reading this, you’re already forming habits that can help you shed pounds. When Canadian researchers sent diet and exercise advice to more than 1,000 people, they found that the recipients began eating smarter and working more physical activity into their daily routines.
FAT HABIT #3: Sleeping too little or too much ( Tick )
According to Wake Forest researchers, dieters who sleep five hours or less put on 2½ times more belly fat, while those who sleep more than eight hours pack on only slightly less than that. Shoot for an average of six to seven hours of sleep per night—the optimal amount for weight control.
FAT HABIT #4: Eating free restaurant foods ( Tick )
DID YOU KNOW? You don't need to make big changes to your diet to lose 10, 20, or even 30 pounds. You just need to make the right small tweaks.
FAT HABIT #5: Drinking soda—even diet soda!
The average American guzzles nearly a full gallon of soda every week. Why is that so bad? Study found that drinking one to two sodas per day increases your chances of being overweight or obese by nearly 33 percent. And diet soda is no better. The researcher found that compared to nondrinkers, those who drank two or more diet sodas a day watched their waistlines increase five times faster. The artificial sweeteners trigger appetite cues, causing you to unconsciously eat more at subsequent meals.
FAT HABIT #6: Skipping meals ( Tick )
17 percent of Americans admitted to skipping meals to lose weight. The problem is, skipping meals actually increases your odds of obesity, especially when it comes to breakfast. Why? Skipping meals slows your metabolism and boosts your hunger. That puts your body in prime fat-storage mode and increases your odds of overeating at the next meal.
FAT HABIT #7: Eating too quickly ( Tick )
It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain that it’s had enough.Slow eaters took in 66 fewer calories per meal, but compared to their fast-eating peers, they felt like they had eaten more. If you can do that at every meal, you’ll lose more than 20 pounds a year!
FAT HABIT #8: Watching too much TV
Participants who reduced their TV time by just 50 percent burned an additional 119 calories a day on average. Maximize those results by multitasking while you watch—even light household tasks will further bump up your caloric burn. Plus, if your hands are occupied with dishes or laundry, you’ll be less likely to mindlessly snack
FAT HABIT #9: Ordering the combo meal ( Tick )
Why? Because when you order items bundled together, you're likely to buy more food than you want. That way you won't be influenced by pricing schemes designed to hustle a few more cents out of your pocket.
FAT HABIT #10: Facing the buffet
Choose a seat that places your back toward the spread. It will help you avoid fixating on the food.
FAT HABIT #11: Eating off larger plates
One study found that when given an option, a whopping 98.6 percent of obese individuals opt for larger plates. Translation: More food, more calories, and more body fat.
FAT HABIT #12: Putting serving dishes on the table ( Tick )
When food is served from the dinner table, people consume 35 percent more over the course of the meal. When an additional helping requires leaving the table, people hesitate to go back for more.
FAT HABIT #13: Choosing white bread
Whole grain foods pack in more fiber and an overall stronger nutritional package than their refined-grain counterparts.
FAT HABIT #14: Taking big bites
People who took large bites of food consumed 52 percent more calories in one sitting than those who took small bites and chewed longer. The smaller your bites, the thinner your waistline.
FAT HABIT #15: Not drinking enough water ( Tick )
Adequate water intake is essential for all your body’s functions, and the more you drink, the better your chances of staying thin.Dieting participants who were instructed to drink two cups of water before each meal lost 30 percent more weight than their thirsty peers. And you can magnify the effect by adding ice. Six cups of cold water a day could prompt a metabolic boost that incinerates 50 daily calories. That’s enough to shed five pounds a year!
FAT HABIT #16: Having overweight friends
When a friend becomes obese, it ups your chance of obesity by 57 percent. This probably has to do with the social norms that you’re exposed to. ("Let’s split the cheesecake!")
FAT HABIT #17: Eating too late ( Tick )
Your body can burn flab while you sleep, but only if it isn't too busy processing a full stomach. Those who ate after 8 p.m. took in the most daily calories and had the highest BMIs.
FAT HABIT #18: Not using a scale
Looking at your body weight reinforces weight-loss goals and makes it difficult to cheat your diet.
FAT HABIT #19: Drinking fruity beverages
Most restaurants and bars have ditched their fresh-fruit recipes in favor of viscous syrups made mostly from high fructose corn syrup and thickening agents. As a general rule, the more garnishes a drink has hanging from its rim, the worse it is for your waistline.
FAT HABIT #20: Eating when emotional ( Tick )
Dont be an emotional eaters—those who admitted eating in response to emotional stress—were 13 times more likely to be overweight or obese. If you feel the urge to eat in response to stress, try chewing a piece of gum, chugging a glass of water, or taking a walk around the block.
FAT HABIT #1: Eating "low-fat" ( Tick )
It sounds crazy, but I want you to stop buying foods marketed as low-fat or fat-free. Typically, they save you only a few calories and, in doing so, they replace harmless fats with low-performing carbohydrates that digest quickly—causing a sugar rush and, immediately afterward, rebound hunger. That means you’ll store less body fat and be less likely to eat more later.
FAT HABIT #2: Not seeking nutrition advice
Good news here: By reading this, you’re already forming habits that can help you shed pounds. When Canadian researchers sent diet and exercise advice to more than 1,000 people, they found that the recipients began eating smarter and working more physical activity into their daily routines.
FAT HABIT #3: Sleeping too little or too much ( Tick )
According to Wake Forest researchers, dieters who sleep five hours or less put on 2½ times more belly fat, while those who sleep more than eight hours pack on only slightly less than that. Shoot for an average of six to seven hours of sleep per night—the optimal amount for weight control.
FAT HABIT #4: Eating free restaurant foods ( Tick )
DID YOU KNOW? You don't need to make big changes to your diet to lose 10, 20, or even 30 pounds. You just need to make the right small tweaks.
FAT HABIT #5: Drinking soda—even diet soda!
The average American guzzles nearly a full gallon of soda every week. Why is that so bad? Study found that drinking one to two sodas per day increases your chances of being overweight or obese by nearly 33 percent. And diet soda is no better. The researcher found that compared to nondrinkers, those who drank two or more diet sodas a day watched their waistlines increase five times faster. The artificial sweeteners trigger appetite cues, causing you to unconsciously eat more at subsequent meals.
FAT HABIT #6: Skipping meals ( Tick )
17 percent of Americans admitted to skipping meals to lose weight. The problem is, skipping meals actually increases your odds of obesity, especially when it comes to breakfast. Why? Skipping meals slows your metabolism and boosts your hunger. That puts your body in prime fat-storage mode and increases your odds of overeating at the next meal.
FAT HABIT #7: Eating too quickly ( Tick )
It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain that it’s had enough.Slow eaters took in 66 fewer calories per meal, but compared to their fast-eating peers, they felt like they had eaten more. If you can do that at every meal, you’ll lose more than 20 pounds a year!
FAT HABIT #8: Watching too much TV
Participants who reduced their TV time by just 50 percent burned an additional 119 calories a day on average. Maximize those results by multitasking while you watch—even light household tasks will further bump up your caloric burn. Plus, if your hands are occupied with dishes or laundry, you’ll be less likely to mindlessly snack
FAT HABIT #9: Ordering the combo meal ( Tick )
Why? Because when you order items bundled together, you're likely to buy more food than you want. That way you won't be influenced by pricing schemes designed to hustle a few more cents out of your pocket.
FAT HABIT #10: Facing the buffet
Choose a seat that places your back toward the spread. It will help you avoid fixating on the food.
FAT HABIT #11: Eating off larger plates
One study found that when given an option, a whopping 98.6 percent of obese individuals opt for larger plates. Translation: More food, more calories, and more body fat.
FAT HABIT #12: Putting serving dishes on the table ( Tick )
When food is served from the dinner table, people consume 35 percent more over the course of the meal. When an additional helping requires leaving the table, people hesitate to go back for more.
FAT HABIT #13: Choosing white bread
Whole grain foods pack in more fiber and an overall stronger nutritional package than their refined-grain counterparts.
FAT HABIT #14: Taking big bites
People who took large bites of food consumed 52 percent more calories in one sitting than those who took small bites and chewed longer. The smaller your bites, the thinner your waistline.
FAT HABIT #15: Not drinking enough water ( Tick )
Adequate water intake is essential for all your body’s functions, and the more you drink, the better your chances of staying thin.Dieting participants who were instructed to drink two cups of water before each meal lost 30 percent more weight than their thirsty peers. And you can magnify the effect by adding ice. Six cups of cold water a day could prompt a metabolic boost that incinerates 50 daily calories. That’s enough to shed five pounds a year!
FAT HABIT #16: Having overweight friends
When a friend becomes obese, it ups your chance of obesity by 57 percent. This probably has to do with the social norms that you’re exposed to. ("Let’s split the cheesecake!")
FAT HABIT #17: Eating too late ( Tick )
Your body can burn flab while you sleep, but only if it isn't too busy processing a full stomach. Those who ate after 8 p.m. took in the most daily calories and had the highest BMIs.
FAT HABIT #18: Not using a scale
Looking at your body weight reinforces weight-loss goals and makes it difficult to cheat your diet.
FAT HABIT #19: Drinking fruity beverages
Most restaurants and bars have ditched their fresh-fruit recipes in favor of viscous syrups made mostly from high fructose corn syrup and thickening agents. As a general rule, the more garnishes a drink has hanging from its rim, the worse it is for your waistline.
FAT HABIT #20: Eating when emotional ( Tick )
Dont be an emotional eaters—those who admitted eating in response to emotional stress—were 13 times more likely to be overweight or obese. If you feel the urge to eat in response to stress, try chewing a piece of gum, chugging a glass of water, or taking a walk around the block.
P/S : Source from Yahoo! Health ;) Happy reading..
Whoaa....50% of these were ticked. Daanggg!!!
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