Diet’s Don’t Work!
I’m sure you’ve heard this line before. But, do you believe it? Most of my clients who struggle with body weight issues are wishing for a clear-cut, easier solution to losing weight. And, I sincerely wish this for them, too. ‘Dieting’ as in depriving yourself is typically a not-so-great way to go. Eating meager calories, blended concoctions that are bland and expensive or, worse yet, skipping meals rarely helps anyone achieve their weight goal. Here is an interesting article about why diets don’t work, along with 2 solutions that can help the process along.
Healthier Eating Does!
More and more registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) I know and network with have a realistic way of approaching healthy weight loss with their clients. It’s called ‘Simple Swaps.’ What that means is to switch out one food or drink for a healthier one. Simple and yet it can be that clear-cut, easier solution to losing weight. Try these 7 as a starting point:
Swap out → Swap in
Cheese whiz … Cheese stick
Salad croutons … Pumpkin seeds
Sweetened coffee concoction … Coffee
Pasta with cream sauce … Pasta (or spaghetti squash) with tomato sauce
Ice cream (sundae) … Frozen banana
Eggs, pork sausage and biscuit … Eggs and whole wheat toast
Potato or pita chips out of the bag … Nuts scooped into a 1/4 cup measuring cup
Other Simple Swaps!
There are simple swaps in food and drink, and there are others that can help improve everyone’s quality of health and life. Check these 89 Simple Swaps in the categories of fitness, health and happiness. To get going with some lighter meals and recipes in your kitchen, my ebooks are an investment worth considering.
Which Simple Swap will you start with?