To Diet or Not To Diet...

The word "diet" stirs up so many emotions in us. It can be a major mood killer, or someone's beacon of hope. Many of us have told ourselves we would cut out ALL starchy carbs and then a few days later the smell of pizza is in the air and there is this internal debate of should-I-shouldn't-I. Or we set ourselves on a diet that we just know is going to make us thin finally and all past problems will melt away.

But they don't.

Usually what happens is we "cheat" and then feel guilty and then give up altogether. That does not sound appealing! What does is changing what goes into the fridge and pantry (and don't forget the freezer!) in the first place.

So what I want to do in these next few blog posts is share some of the help-me-stop-eating-so-much tips that have worked for me. 

So many people do not eat breakfast!

Tip #1: Eat breakfast!I know that sounds soo basic, but it really does fire up the metabolism and keeps you from saving all of your eating for later in the day. 

Tip #2: Before eating lunch or dinner, eat at least 2-3 stocks of celery. It starts up the metabolism and since celery is so low in calories, it actually takes more calories to burn them than to consume! 

 Tip #3: Drink a tall glass of water before every meal. There wont be as much room to stuff your stomach with other things! 

Tip #4: If you are craving that brownie or cookie or whatever temptation it is, take just one bite and throw the rest away. You were able to enjoy a little bit, but not overindulge.

I used to eat out of boredom or simply for taste and would justify that with a good, long run on the treadmill. But just like that big piece of equipment, you aren't getting anywhere. You stay the same.

Now that I have had my baby, I get sooo hungry for fattening foods (like I mentioned in previous posts!), but I really want to become healthier and eat a lot less sugar than I have been.

Why don't you join me? :)