Get control of your weight loss program and burn more calories

July 13, 11:06 AMPhoenix Anti-Aging ExaminerRebecca Park-Stinson

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Sticking to a diet plan can be tough and even the most dedicated dieters fall off the wagon now and then.  If you find yourself in a lull, don't despair.  Being discouraged can lead to a feeling of hopelessness causing you to give up altogether.  Instead, give yourself a little boost with these few simple steps.

Remember, fresher is better!  Try eating your fruits and vegetables raw as much as possible.  This will allow you to get the most out of their nutritional value and flavor.

Get moving.  Walking is a very simple way to stimulate your metabolism and encourage your body to burn fat for energy.  All it takes is 20-30 minutes of walking a day to experience the benefits of a stronger heart, faster metabolism, and a smaller waistline.  The next time you have to take a quick trip to the store, try walking instead of driving.

Try honey!  Honey is a great substitute for sugars and sweeteners.  Processed sugars and sweeteners are just empty calories.  Honey, on the other hand, is naturally loaded with vitamins and antioxidants.  Honey also takes longer to absorb into the bloodstream, resulting in a more gradual and efficient digestion process.

Get enough sleep.  Recent studies into obesity have shown that people who are deprived of sleep suffer from a hormonal imbalance that increases hunger, while decreasing the levels of the hormone that suppresses appetite.

Keep your emotions in check.  People eat to quell their emotions.  By being aware of this, you can avoid this pitfall.  When feeling vulnerable, take a walk, call a friend or go shopping instead of heading to the refrigerator.

Keep water with you at all times.  Water helps to reduce your appetite and gives your skin a more youthful appearance.  To help increase your water intake, try a diet drink, like TaiSlim.  TaiSlim is made from the goji berry which aids in weight loss and overall health.  Drinking TaiSlim twice daily not only increases your water intake, but also helps stimulate metabolism, increase fat loss, and reduce belly fat.

Avoid hidden calories.  Stay away from liquid calories hidden in coffee drinks (e.g., mochas, blended ice coffees, etc.), fruit smoothies, fruit juices and milk shakes. 

Reduce alcohol intake.  Avoid alcoholic beverages as they contain lots of calories and carbohydrates that do little more than pad one's waistline.

Skip the sauce.  Avoid using more than a dab of butter, margarine or oil when cooking.  Also, order salad dressings on the side.  Dip your fork into the salad dressing, then take a stab at the salad.  This will allow you to disperse the salad dressing flavoring evenly and help you to avoid too much of it at the same time.

Don't pamper yourself.  Don't hire a maid; clean your own house.  Ride your bike to run errands instead of driving.  If you drive, park far from your destination (as long as it's not dark out and you're not alone).  When you're shopping, carry your groceries or merchandise instead of pushing them in a cart.  Also, use the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator.

Instead of making one weekly or bi-weekly shopping trip, shop daily for what you plan to eat that day.  You'll burn more calories walking to the store and your food will be fresher!