So how do we go about adding new positive habits to our
life? It’s really quite easy. You simply begin repeating
an action, attitude or thought process every day for at
least 21 days. Research has shown that an action that is
repeated for a minimum of 21 days is likely to
become a permanent habit.
Remember that positive habits have positive benefits and
you will reap those benefits for as long as you maintain
that habit. So now that we know what positive habits are,
and how to acquire them, let’s look at some simple
positive habits that will help you achieve permanent weight
loss.
Habit #1 - When Dining Out, Control Food Preparation
and Lose Weight
When you eat out, make it a habit to request how your food
is prepared. You should never feel like you have to accept
food items exactly as they are described on the menu. Most
restaurants will happily prepare your meal in different
ways if you just request it. You can ask that they bake
or broil items which are usually fried.
Always remember to ask for salad dressing on the side.
Salad dressing can be one of the biggest sources of fat
in a person’s diet. Studies have shown that females
gets most of their fat from dairy products, margarine, mayonnaise,
and salad dressing. By making it a habit to order
salad dressing on the side, you can control the amount and
type of dressing your put on your salads and reduce the
amount of fat and calories that you consume. Try substituting
olive oil or a low fat alternative like balsamic vinegar
for bottled dressings. Olive oil contains healthy monosaturated
fat and is a key ingredient in the healthy heart Mediterranean
diet.
Remember that sometimes, small changes in your lifestyle
can result in big changes to your life. According to the
Encyclopedia of Foods: A Guide To Healthy Nutrition, simple
changes to your food order as described above you can save
10 to 30 grams of fat and 100 to 300 calories per entree!
Think about how this positive habit can help you achieve
a trim and fit body automatically! Remember, your new positive
habits will result in a change in your lifestyle. The cumulative
effects of these lifestyle changes are considerable, they
hold the keys to achieving a permanent
weight loss and a trim and fit body.
Habit #2 - Drink Green Tea ...Burn Fat! Boost Your
Metabolism!
If you want some help achieving that trim and fit body,
make it a positive habit to drink green tea daily. Here
are just of few of the benefits you will receive from this
positive habit: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
recently published research demonstrating that a substance
found in green tea called catechin polyphenols increases
your metabolism and also increases the rate at which your
body burns calories. Burning more calories is your ticket
to a leaner body.
Green tea is also loaded with antioxidants, which have
been shown to protect you from cancer and many other diseases.
Other studies have shown that green tea may help you control
your appetite. Green tea is available in many restaurants
and most grocery stores.
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About the Author
Dan Robey is the author of the Best-Selling
book "The Power of Positive Habits" now published
in 22 countries worldwide. To learn more and subscribe to
a complementary e-course on Positive Habits go to:
http://www.thepowerofpositivehabits.com
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