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It is not uncommon for thirst to masquerade as hunger.It is not uncommon for thirst to masquerade as hunger. When the body is dehydrated, it often sends hunger signals. Therefore, it is crucial to stay well hydrated throughout the day. As a rule, drink at least eight glasses of water a day. When you plan to attend a big dinner engagement, drink a few extra glasses to keep your |
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Learn from Your MistakesIn addition to learning how it feels to be hungry, full, and uncomfortably full, you must learn from your mistakes. If you eat past comfortable fullness, don't beat yourself up about it. There are bound to be times when you eat too much for your body's comfort. Try to remember how eating too much feels, and remind yourself |
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Listen to Your Body, Experiment, and Customize to YouAs with exercise, you should continually experiment to discover what works best for you. Creating the right diet plan for you should be a process of trial and error – and ongoing experimentation with portion sizes, food combinations, eating at different times of the day, etc. This will take time and practice on your part. Prepare to |
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Make Every Minute CountYour mind is your most precious asset. You must be continually working to increase the quality of your thinking. One of the best ways is to turn driving time into learning time. Listen to educational audio cassettes in your car. |
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Monitoring your heart rate while exercising is a simpleMonitoring your heart rate while exercising is a simple, very effective way to maximize the time and energy you put into your workouts. By exercising at an intensity that is right for you, you're much more likely to achiev |
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Negative training or "negatives""Negative training" or "negatives" are a very effective training technique that can help you overcome a plateau or take your results to the next level. There are two different ways you can work "negatives" into your routine. |
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Portions: Listen to your bodyMany diet plans tell you what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat it. This does not teach you how to attend to your own cravings, desires, or hunger. This teaches you nothing about living and feeling healthier and happier. Everyone has different strengths, weaknesses, and eating patterns. |
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Post-workout meal guidelinesThe snack or meal you have after your workout is the most important of the day, as it provides the fuel your body needs to maximize the time and energy you put into your routine. Equally important, it helps deliver important nutrients to your muscles. Your post-workout meal should contain the following: |
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