Comments on: How to Lose Weight

on 11/22/2005 I've learned to eat when I am hungry, stop when I am full, and eat whatever my body is craving. Your body really does crave to be healthy!

on 11/22/2005 Three basic, simple things:
1. Taebo - I've noticed significant muscle tone and weight loss. 2. Water - It's pure; why do you think plants and animals will only drink water. 3. Do something like read when eating; you'll feel full faster.

on 11/22/2005 All you have to do is eliminate trigger-foods (foods that make you want to eat more like donuts and cookies). I lost 20 pounds effortlessly in 1 month!! Also, eat well-balanced meals!

on 11/22/2005 The old saying, "Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dine like a pauper," is just so true you have to try it!!

on 11/22/2005 While you are dieting, don't be afraid to cheat every now and then. Everyone cheats on diets, but if you plan a cheat meal or cheat snack, you feel like it is part of your program and you do not have the guilt after you do it.

on 11/22/2005 If there is one thing that helps me whenever I need to overindulge, it's: "Two seconds on the lips, forever on your hips."

on 11/22/2005 You shouldn't eat so much. We all love to eat, but try not to eat so much. Also, try putting a teaspoon full of chili powder on whatever you eat. This speeds up your metabolism and helps burn more fat faster!

on 11/22/2005 Visualize! When you feel yourself reaching for something like greasy bacon or gloppy chocolate, try picturing a beautiful cornucopia of glistening fruit and vegetables or lean fresh fish and meat. What do they show in the grocery ads? The fresh produce!

on 11/22/2005 Garnish it. Lay it nicely on the plate. Choose beautiful foods like sliced oranges, grapes, fresh herbs, shellfish ... If you are making an Asian-inspired dish, set out pretty chopsticks and use a bamboo mat.

on 11/22/2005 Avoid the fad "low-carb" or "fasting" diets. Yes, I've done it all. You will gain the weight back and you will have awful cravings. You can eat anything you want - just monitor your calories and nutrition.

on 11/22/2005 Cutting out fat isn't enough (and your body needs some fat to stay healthy). If you consume fewer calories than your body burns, you will lose weight. So, try to maintain a relatively low-fat, low-cal, balanced diet; exercise; and drink lots of water.

on 11/22/2005 All these tips about drinking H2O are fine; but exercise is key. If you feel you don't have time to exercise, just flex your muscles while you're watching TV or while you're standing at the bus/train stop. Me? I go cycling once a week.

on 11/22/2005 When you go somewhere, look good. Put extra effort in dressing up. Look in a mirror. Boost your confidence. If you feel good about how you look, you will take better care of yourself.

on 11/22/2005 Drink lots of water! Eat fewer carbos and small, healthy snacks when you're hungry (baby carrots, salads and fruits). Take a vitamin a day. I've lost 34 lbs. in 5 weeks! Try it.

on 11/22/2005 Try on your "skinny" jeans. Remember them? Get a handheld mirror and view yourself in a full mirror from all angles. Keep this picture in your head. Or get your best friend to take photos of you. Think before your next major pig-out. Put the pics up.