I guess most of you have heard that if you take your time to eat your meals that it's a lot better for you? Yeah, well, it's true :) well, for one if you take at least 20-25 minutes to eat your meal [even if it is small] it will help your brain slowly register that you're eating and finally fight off that hunger. If you wolfed down that sandwich, how would your brain get that in like seconds?! >.> no, it can't...take your time to eat because it's both better for you and your stummy.

Now, here's my advice: If you're going to eat cereal, oatmeal, soup, etc....find a small spoon to eat it with. Normal-sized spoons won't do because right now you should focus on QUANITY over quality. The more spoonfuls you put in your mouth the more chances of your brain being tricked that you're eating more but in reality :] you're not.

So, normal-sized spoons = not going to trick the brain...and it'll be more of a hassle to try and eat it within 20-25 minutes time period...

And, small-sized spoons = helps you trick your brain that hey! you're eating more but you're really not! And makes the eating 20-25 minute easier.

Get what I'm saying? :]

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You cannot ever....EVER feel full if you're on a diet. You can and must settle down with the feeling of 'contentment' and 'satisfaction' but NEVER 'FULL'.

Full = a big no no.

The only time you should feel full is when you're downing all those bottles of water. Other than that...you better not be cramming your face full of food, understand?



:] now what should I write next? anyone have questions?

*** = my input

These were taken from here

( 10 Habits to shrink that middle )

( Perfect Posture Flat Tummy: 6 Tips )

( 13 Activities That Will Slim Your Waistline )

( Ab-Toning Exercises )

( 4 Back Friendly Moves )

:] the entry 'taking time to eat' will be next.

So, you're on your diet and your family or friends want to go to a restaurant >.> oh and you know it's gonna be packing all those carbs and yummy things, right?

You must remind yourself that you cannot go stupidly crazy at a restaurant when it comes to ordering food.

What section of the menu can you go to? Pretty much just salads and soup sections. But there are some soup that may have real fatty stuffs, so beware...if it's like tomato soup, vege soup, that's totally okay! But beware if it contains lobster, meat, and creamy stuff.

I mostly went to the salad section because hello! Greens = fiber! and that is what you need! If let's say you're ordering chicken salad...please get the chicken grilled....CRISPY=FRIED! FRIED STUFF = BAD! REMEMBER THAT! I know it tastes good btu it's bad! IT'S EVIL!...xD Beef Salad is fine too because yes, protein is important. Salmon/Tuna salad = lovely as well! But, if you really want to push it...just get a regular salad.

Now with salads....order with dressing ON THE SIDE. I know the dressing gives it taste to the bland and dull greens, but you have to remember you're trying to lose weight...and you must SACRIFICE many things in order to obtain your goal. **NO CHEESE EITHER! PERIOD!**

However, if you need some taste...you can dip the greens into the tiny sauce bin...BUT ONLY GET A LITTLE! or shake some pepper on the salad.

So, point of the post: for the next 4-5 months you're going to only eat soup or a salad when you go out with friends and family. Also, order water with lemon...lemon=flavour ♥

And if you're starving...you're going to have to get used to it. Your stomach needs to get smaller but if you have a headache or getting dizzy...eat some of the bread that they offer before they bring out the meals, okay? :/ DON'T WOLF IT DOWN!

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I had a hard time ordering salad when i went out to eat with my bf and his family...it was hard but i wanted to lose weight :] and i did. I know it seems harsh and oh-so strict...but don't you want to be fit and healthy?

If you are a person who is tempted to cram something junky!sweet in your mouth >.> please put them away from your sight or just get rid of them altogether. I didn't have a problem with this because I don't eat sweets even when my mom buys them and puts them in the dining room, living room, where ever guests can get their paws on them. But, like I said :/ if you have problems with it....1) get rid of it 2) give it to someone else 3) hide them and don't tempt yourself.

This is what you should do if you want to cram something sweet again in your mouth.

I made this pact a year ago during my diet: I will lose 5 lbs and will have myself something small that is sweet to reward myself.

Rewarding yourself isn't a bad thing...you just have to control yourself not to stuff your face with them.

Do not OVERindulge yourself with sweets...it will undo your day, which i something you do not want!

Next few entry will be about "when you go to restaurants with families"

Height: 5'6''
Current Weight: 140lbs
Weight Goal: 120lbs

Last year -around this time of year- I weighed at almost 180lbs. I didn't know how unhealthy I was until I saw pictures of my overweight self and decided to finally take control. My boyfriend was very supportive and stopped me from eating junkfood and anything else that was going to kill my diet and exercise plan. That took 4-5 months and I feel oh so much better :]

Now, I need to lose 20 lbs which is half of 40 and I know I can do this. It's for me to look and feel better and also ;] cosplay and be teh sexy.

Now, this is how you start with your diet plan:

* Drink 4-5 bottles of water every day for the next two-three weeks [yes, this is going to have you pee like crazy, but it cleans out your system. But from here on out...you need to replace juices/sodas/junkyliquids with water.]

* EAT EVERYTHING WITH A SPOON [you can choose to ignore this :) it helped me though]

* Sprinkle red chili pepper on any food possible [if you do not like spicy stuff, then ignore this]

* If you feel like you NEED to eat something, get some plain Cheerios or
Special K with 1 Tablespoon of 2% Milk

* No more than 1 banana a day.

* IGNORE what other people are saying about what you are doing.

* NO Trans fat and NO more than 1% of the recommended daily value of
saturated fat per day.

Key Points:

* If you think you're hungry, you're not hungry. If you FEEL the hunger
(i.e. you're dizzy) then you are hungry. In this case get some cereal,
snack or fruit.

* If you're determined to do it, you can do it.

* Set goals. Not weight goals, but more specific personal goals.

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Now, here is the food i ate for the next 2-4 weeks. I know it sounds small but it worked for me. And yes, the first two weeks I was starving but hey, I was determined! You can modify...but don't add on too many food, okies?:

Breakfast: 2 Fruits/Yogurt
1 x Medium sized banana
1 x Apple
3 tablespoons of non-fat yogurt

Lunch: Something that has carbs/Beans/1 Fruit
1 cup of steamed rice
½ (half) cup of beans
1 x Orange

Snack: Vegies only
½ (half) cup of baby carrots
½ (half) cup of broccoli

Dinner (not later than 8 pm) Fish(Red meat not acceptable, no pork, no lamb...eat fish=it's healthier. However if you cannot stand fish, eat turkey/chicken/beef but make sure it's the size of your palm.)/Beans/Carbs/Tea

½ (half) of a standard Salmon piece (no more than 3 times a week) Or 3 tablespoons of Tuna
2 cups of lentils (prepared in water)
1 slice of WHEAT bread
1 cup of green tea (prepared yourself, not bottled Arizona) - any tea is fine...but I preferred green tea.

Snack:
same as other Snack <--- I never had a snack after dinner but if you're hungry and all, go for it...it doesn't hurt.

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Workout Time!

*5 days a week for ½ (half) hour

1) 5 minute warm up and stretching
2) 10 minutes of rigorous working out
3) 10 minutes of less rigorous working out
4) 5 minute cool down

I went to a nearby gym/rec. place and swam for an hour [Yeah, more than what I wrote there, but if you wanna go for an hour of 30 minutes that's okay too!] 3-5 days out of the week :] whoot!

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Any questions? :] Comment them and I'll answer them ^_^ okies?