Losing weight is never really easy, but when you find it
necessary to prepare diet meals for yourself and fare that your
family will eat as well, it can become really difficult. If you
find yourself in this situation, the solution may be easier
than you might think. While your family need not go on a diet
with you, making some changes to the way you prepare meals can
help to ensure that you stick to your diet goals and your
family eats healthier as well.
One of the most important things you can do to make the switch
to healthier eating is pay attention to the cuts of meat that
you purchase and prepare. Whenever possible, purchase the
leanest cuts of meat available. They may be slightly more
expensive, but the health benefits you receive are well worth
the extra cost. To beef up the health benefits even more,
switch from frying prep methods to other methods such as
roasting, baking, grilling and broiling. This is a great way to
lose weight and keep your arteries free and clear.
Everyone, whether you happen to be dieting or not, can benefit
from adding more vegetables to the menu. This is only true;
however, if those veggies are prepared in the healthiest ways
possible. Instead of loading them down with lots of cheese and
butter, opt for other tasty methods. Steamed vegetables
seasoned with herbs, spices, imitation butter and/or flavored
vinegar provide a tasty and healthy alternative to fat and
calorie laden vegetable casserole dishes.
Unless you are on a very strict no carbohydrate diet, grains
can actually be good for your weight loss plans and form a
healthy part of your family’s eating routine as well. The
important key is to choose healthy grains instead of those that
are high in refined sugar. Opt for whole grain rolls, breads and
wild rice. Not only are these choices healthier, but they also
taste better.
One of the biggest problems for families where one or more
members are on a diet is satisfying the sweet tooth of some
without wrecking the diet plans of others. One way to handle
this is by stocking the freezer and pantry with dessert options
that are tasty but won’t sabotage your weight loss goals.
Consider choices such as low-cal and low-fat ice cream or
yogurt. Paired with an all fruit spread topping or light
whipped topping, there’s a good chance the kids won’t even
notice the difference as they dig in. Other great dessert
alternatives include fat-free pudding, sherbet, gelatin, fruit
cocktail and apple sauce.
If you really want to energize your diet and create a healthier
routine for your family, consider skipping dessert all-together
and heading outside for a group walk, bike ride or even a game
of Frisbee or volleyball. Not only will you be setting a
healthy example for the rest of your family, but you’ll also
grow stronger as a family unit while spending quality time
together.
About The Author: Joey Dweck is the Founder & CEO of
http://WeightLossBuddy.com a website committed to 24/7 support,
expert advice, and helping people find a buddy(s) who will
support their effort to lose weight, and live a healthier
lifestyle. And it's all Free. Sign up for the Free 4-Part
E-Course “Losing For Good” http://www.weightlossbuddy.com
necessary to prepare diet meals for yourself and fare that your
family will eat as well, it can become really difficult. If you
find yourself in this situation, the solution may be easier
than you might think. While your family need not go on a diet
with you, making some changes to the way you prepare meals can
help to ensure that you stick to your diet goals and your
family eats healthier as well.
One of the most important things you can do to make the switch
to healthier eating is pay attention to the cuts of meat that
you purchase and prepare. Whenever possible, purchase the
leanest cuts of meat available. They may be slightly more
expensive, but the health benefits you receive are well worth
the extra cost. To beef up the health benefits even more,
switch from frying prep methods to other methods such as
roasting, baking, grilling and broiling. This is a great way to
lose weight and keep your arteries free and clear.
Everyone, whether you happen to be dieting or not, can benefit
from adding more vegetables to the menu. This is only true;
however, if those veggies are prepared in the healthiest ways
possible. Instead of loading them down with lots of cheese and
butter, opt for other tasty methods. Steamed vegetables
seasoned with herbs, spices, imitation butter and/or flavored
vinegar provide a tasty and healthy alternative to fat and
calorie laden vegetable casserole dishes.
Unless you are on a very strict no carbohydrate diet, grains
can actually be good for your weight loss plans and form a
healthy part of your family’s eating routine as well. The
important key is to choose healthy grains instead of those that
are high in refined sugar. Opt for whole grain rolls, breads and
wild rice. Not only are these choices healthier, but they also
taste better.
One of the biggest problems for families where one or more
members are on a diet is satisfying the sweet tooth of some
without wrecking the diet plans of others. One way to handle
this is by stocking the freezer and pantry with dessert options
that are tasty but won’t sabotage your weight loss goals.
Consider choices such as low-cal and low-fat ice cream or
yogurt. Paired with an all fruit spread topping or light
whipped topping, there’s a good chance the kids won’t even
notice the difference as they dig in. Other great dessert
alternatives include fat-free pudding, sherbet, gelatin, fruit
cocktail and apple sauce.
If you really want to energize your diet and create a healthier
routine for your family, consider skipping dessert all-together
and heading outside for a group walk, bike ride or even a game
of Frisbee or volleyball. Not only will you be setting a
healthy example for the rest of your family, but you’ll also
grow stronger as a family unit while spending quality time
together.
About The Author: Joey Dweck is the Founder & CEO of
http://WeightLossBuddy.com a website committed to 24/7 support,
expert advice, and helping people find a buddy(s) who will
support their effort to lose weight, and live a healthier
lifestyle. And it's all Free. Sign up for the Free 4-Part
E-Course “Losing For Good” http://www.weightlossbuddy.com
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