Do I hear moans and groans? I'm sure I do! The truth is though, if you're really serious about getting rid of that weight you aren't so fond of, you have to do it. Let me ask you a question. Is your health important to you? If not, then here's another question. Is your health important to your loved ones? If your answer to either of those questions was yes, then do yourself a favor. Get out of your chair...seriously!
Right now! Get up out of your chair or off the couch?) Find a mirror nearby...the bathroom maybe? A compact in your purse if you're a woman? Look yourself in the eye, and repeat after me: I am important. My health is important. I can do this! Every day, in every way I am getting better and stronger!
Don't ignore me, I am totally serious. If you can't do this for yourself, then think about the people who love you and need you to be healthy. You don't think those pounds crawled into your lap uninvited, do you? Whether you like it or not, you made the choices that put them there.
Is is hard to face that? You bet it is! How do I know? If you remember my first article, I am on my way to losing 80 pounds, one step at a time.
Perhaps you have more than 80 pounds to lose. Maybe you have less, but either way, it starts with making a concious decision to do something about it.
Healthy Eating
No more moans and groans...please! Eating healthy can still taste good, I swear! You don't have to go Vegan or take sudden drastic measures to make a noticable difference in your weight.
You do need to think about what you are going to put in your mouth.
Here's an example. I am a stress eater, I freely admit it. When I get stressed out or overwhelmed, upset, or don't want to deal with something, I reach for food. Not good food either, I pick the high calorie sugary stuff.
We have a saying in our family: A moment on the lips, forever on the hips. We mean it jokingly, but let me tell you, that saying becomes truer every year.
You do need to come to a realization where you understand what you are eating and why. The more quickly you identify that, the easier it will be. Easier not Easy is what I said.) Once you come to terms with what your food issue is, if you have one, you have to start making concious decisions. For me, that means when I am craving something sugary I have to ask myself: Think...am I really hungry or am I just trying to cope with food?"
I find a good way to deal with those sudden cravings is fresh air in the form of a short walk, some water or time in prayer. Journaling is another great way to deal with what you're feeling. If you aren't a praying person, maybe some quiet or meditation will help you.
Just remember that you really can accomplish the goals you set for yourself.
We’ve always been known for our love of food, but for most people, that hearty appetite comes at a price. With our increasingly hectic lifestyles, there’s hardly any time to exercise or get fit. Add to that the fact that Filipino cuisine tends to be high in fat and calories. Yes, it’s great food, but you have to admit it’s not exactly healthy.
But before ditching that adobo or taking out those South Beach cookbooks, here’s some good news: there is such a thing as low-fat Filipino food. In fact, you can make any dish diet-friendly with just a few simple tweaks�"without giving up any of the flavor. If all that eating is taking a toll on your waist, start eating healthier with these tips and low-fat Filipino food recipes.
1. Make substitutions
One of the secrets to low-fat cooking is replacing common ingredients with low-fat alternatives. Start with your oil: most people use regular cooking oil, which is made from animal fat and very high in cholesterol. Use vegetable-based oils such as corn, canola, sunflower, or if you can afford it, olive oil. When making salads, replace mayonnaise with mustard or vinaigrette, and use fresh instead of canned ingredients.
A common problem with substitution is that they don’t always work. You can’t expect them to taste the same as the original, but they don’t have to taste bad. It takes some practice and experience to know which ingredients will work together and which ones will not. Feel free to experiment�"you’ll learn from your mistakes and get the hang of it in no time.
Fish is a favorite replacement for meat dishes. Try this low-fat recipe in place of steak and meat chops.
Grilled Tuna Steak
Ingredients:
4-6 fresh tuna steaks
1 bottle of Italian dressing
¾ tsp salt
pepper to taste
Arrange the tuna in a large baking dish. Coat each steak with the Italian dressing and cover the pan. Marinate refrigerated for a few hours or overnight. Grill or broil the steaks until done (when the flesh flakes off easily). Season with salt and pepper before serving.
2. Always go fresh
You don’t have to give up dessert altogether if you’re watching your weight. Just choose the right desserts�"avoid those rice cakes and creamy salads they serve at parties. Instead, use fresh fruits to make your own Filipino desserts recipes. For a little variety, try some of our native fruits such as lanzones, durian and langka. Mix your favorite fruits together and you’ve got a nice low-fat salad, perfect for those cravings in between meals.
Remember to get your fruits and vegetables fresh. It’s very tempting to get canned or pre-packed food, but those tend to be high in calories and packed with preservatives, not to mention overpriced. Get your fruits and vegetables whole and slice them up yourself. That way, you can control your serving portions and cut them any way you like. This is great if you like to make quick salads and sandwiches.
3. Grill what you can fry
Most Filipino recipes involve deep frying, sautéing, or other methods that involve cooking in fat. Most of the time, you can do without the frying and use healthier cooking methods. Try grilling pork chops or chicken instead of frying. It helps preserve the flavor and gives a rich, smoky aroma. It also sheds some of the fat off the meat, whereas frying seals it in and makes it even fattier.
Explore other cooking methods as well. Steaming, broiling, and poaching are all excellent methods for low-fat cooking. Their main advantage is that you can cook your food more evenly, a common challenge in frying. If you’re new to the kitchen and don’t know how to experiment, just look for Filipino cooking recipes that you can prepare without the oil.
4. Watch your portions
The reason some diets fail is that the serving portions are bigger than recommended. People tend to overeat when they know their food is low-fat. Don’t follow the recommended portions of Filipino food recipes. If the recipe says it serves 6 people, it often means tiny servings that don’t even feed half a person. Read the nutritional information on your food labels; their serving sizes are usually more accurate. you don’t have to count each calorie every time you cook, but you should have a general idea of each ingredient’s nutritional value. If the dish already has meat or something heavy, balance it out with lighter ingredients such as leafy greens.
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