Weight Loss - How to Manage Cravings When Trying To Eat Healthy?
Even a healthy diet doesn't eliminate all cravings. The desire for a chocolate bar, a high-calorie cappuccino and other high-sugar, high-fat items doesn't disappear overnight. But cravings can be managed, and with more than just 'sheer willpower', important as that is.
Some people diet by simply foregoing meals, such as breakfast or lunch. But that 'all or nothing' approach guarantees cravings. The overall calorie intake needs to be lowered for a successful diet. But achieving it by skipping meals also leads to several other potential problems, including wild blood sugar swings and nutritional deficits. Those signal the body to crave what it lacks, which makes dieting that much harder.
Help yourself resist those cravings that do occur by keeping only healthy diet items around. A chocolate bar that is at the store a few miles away is a lot easier to resist than the one in the pantry. A jar of peanut butter kept in the cupboard is not the ideal way to test your willpower. Instead, keep a supply of fruits, carrots and other items on hand at all times. Trail bars and other snack-style foods are fine, provided they don't have high quantities of sugar or saturated fat. Some are designed with just that for hikers who need a quick energy burst on the mountain. Make sure they're low calorie, low sugar and low fat.
Don't skip on water. Take care not to over-hydrate, since that can be injurious to health, especially on very hot days. But dehydration produces signals that are similar to hunger. Keeping your body well watered leads to minimal cravings for food, especially sweets. Beware bloating, but a slightly full feeling from water reduces food cravings.
Be sure to eat a balanced meal before you shop for groceries. It will be difficult enough to resist that attractive package of goodies as you pass by it walking down the aisle. Give yourself every assistance by not being hungry when you see it. If necessary, take along an apple or some dried fruit to help you resist temptation. Sometimes 'cold turkey' on all 'goodies' is the best way to go. But, for many, total forbearance leads to hugely increased cravings. You're almost daring yourself to give in. Keep those cravings under control by indulging yourself with small portions of those things you love. An ounce of dark chocolate isn't going to ruin your diet. In fact, it can be a part of a healthy one, since it contains antioxidants that are actually beneficial. But do whatever is necessary to keep the quantity under control. Moderation does no harm and often produces the best result. Telling yourself 'just one more' over and over again undermines your efforts toward your goal.
Last, but far from least, keep your eyes on the prize. Remind yourself daily why you are making the effort to diet. You may want to lose weight, achieve fitness, create a better image, feel better about yourself, gain overall good health or all of the above. Imagine yourself achieving them. Realize that giving in puts you farther away from your goal and your cravings will tend to decrease.
Stop Dry Skin Now With These Simple Skin Saving Tips!
Are you frustrated with how dry your skin gets at certain times of the year? Is the constant itchiness, flaking, and other irritating symptoms associated with dry skin "getting under your skin"?
If so, here are some skin shielding tips you can try:
When showering or bathing avoid hot showers at all costs (hot water dries your skin out)! Instead, try using lukewarm water. Limit bathing to no more than once per day for a duration of 15 minutes or less. If you bathe too frequently you will remove the natural oils from the skin, thus causing dryness.
Use moisturizing shower gels and bath additives instead of soap when washing; they don't strip the skin of its natural oils like soap does. If you must use soap, here are some recommendations: Dove, Olay and Basis. Avoid deodorant soaps (they are often very harsh and drying).
Avoid vigorous use of a washcloth when cleansing. When toweling, blot or pat dry (do not rub) so there is still some moisture left on the skin.
To lock in moisture from your bath or shower, you should apply moisturizer to your skin while it is still damp. If you have severely dry skin, apply a moisturizer at bedtime. Moisturizers and oily creams are good. There is no reason to buy expensive fragrant creams.
Depending on how dry your skin is it may be best to use a relatively thin moisturizer lotion or cream in the summer and switch to a thicker, oilier moisturizer in the winter. Heavier moisturizers should be used around problem areas like the hands, elbows, knees and feet.
For areas that are exposed to the sun (face, ears and hands) use a daily sun block with SPF 15 or greater.
When washing your clothes, use a fragrance free detergent such as "All-free". Avoid using fabric softeners, especially in the dryer.
Avoid wearing clothing made of wool or other "scratchy" fabrics. Use cotton percale sheets on your bed.
Don't forget to drink plenty of water and other liquids to keep your skin moist from the inside as well.
Use a humidifier in your home during the winter season when your central heating system is in use. If sweating causes itching, modify your activity and surroundings to minimize sweating.
There you have it, the 10 steps you can take to make dry skin a thing of the past... regardless of the season!
Since dry skin is often a symptom of something else, e.g. inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis, or in women an early sign of a hormonal imbalance, prolonged bouts of dry skin should be evaluated by a physician. As always, if I can be of assistance, give my office a call.
Tired of Boring, Thin Lips?
Now You Can Do Something About The Appearance of Your Lips...A Fuller Pucker Is Just Minutes Away!
Are you satisfied with the way your lips look?
Maybe the ones you were born with just aren't very full, or maybe as the years have marched on, they've lost some of their volume?
Perhaps they've become surrounded by tiny lines and wrinkles, the direct result of years of puckering or smoking, and you are now becoming more and more self conscious about how they make you look...and feel?
Well, don't fret another day!
Now you can have younger, sexier lips that are as sensual as your favorite Hollywood movie stars' or supermodels' lips, thanks to the latest and greatest breakthroughs in non-surgical, lip enhancement procedures!
That's right, you no longer have to go under the knife or use animal-derived collagen fillers! With today's simple, office based injection procedures that use natural tissue fillers such as Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane, Hylaform, Hylaform Plus and Captique), or Human-Engineered Collagen, in a matter of minutes you can transform those thin lips into plump, luscious lips you'll love to show off!
...And the best thing is, the look that is achieved is totally natural.
So if you're tired of dealing will boring, thin lips or have started to notice those telltale signs of aging around your mouth area, give my office a call today and schedule a FREE "Perfect Lips" Consultation.... trendy, fuller lips are truly now just minutes away!
To learn more about our other non-surgical body and face treatments that will have you looking good and feeling great at any age, visit our website or if you would like to schedule a free, no obligation consultation, give our office a call today.
In a Hurry to Look Great This Holiday Season?
Well it's that time of year again...another holiday season! With the many office parties, family gatherings and New Year's Eve parties just around the corner, everyone wants to look and feel their best in time for the holidays. Fortunately, thanks to a simple, in-office, quick-fix treatment called Botox®, it is possible to smooth out deep facial lines and look younger before you welcome in the new year!
What is Botox?
Botox®is a purified protein derived from clostridium botulinum bacteria. When injected into a muscle, it acts as a nerve impulse blocker; in other words, it keeps muscles from contracting thus working wonders on forehead creases, frown lines between the eyes, and crow's-feet.
Who can benefit most from these injections?
Botox® works best for what are known as dynamicwrinkles. Dynamic facial wrinkles are wrinkles that occur over time due to muscle contractions resulting from facial expressions such frowning, smiling or laughing.
Are the results permanent?
The effects of Botox®injects are not permanent lasting approximately 3 to 6 months. Therefore, to maintain results, the procedure must be repeated at that time.
How Long Does The Procedure Take?
Once the area to be treated is mapped out, the actual injections themselves take only a few minutes to administer. Usually, a topical anesthetic cream is applied to the area prior to the procedure, the area becomes numb and there is no pain. Otherwise, patients just feel a needle prick.
How soon will I see results?
Botox® typically produces noticeable wrinkle reduction in 5-7 days. As mentioned earlier, the results achieved last anywhere from 3 to 6 months.
So, if you have just a few weeks to get ready for the upcoming seasonal parties and holiday celebrations don't waist another minute call our office today for a FREE consultation and put your best looking face forward with one of the most effective ways to reduce the appearance of wrinkles...Botox®
Tips For Healthy Eating During The Holiday Season!
The time from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day has to be the hardest few weeks to stick to a healthy eating lifestyle or any diet for that matter. We are constantly tempted by sweets, treats and just way to much food in general. I would like to share a few tips with you that have helped me in the past to stay on track between now and the end of the year.
Make sure you eat before you go to any holiday gathering. Try to make sure you are not hungry when you arrive, or you will be much more tempted to overeat as well.
Alternate higher calorie drinks like alcoholic beverages, eggnog or hot chocolate with water while you are at the holiday party. Drinks can have a lot of hidden calories in them, so watch out. Diet sodas are another good option.
Fill your plate with some "good" foods first. Don't forget a nice plate of salad with a low fat dressing and some fresh fruit for dessert.
Don't cut your favorite holiday treats completely out. If you don't allow yourself the occasional small indulgence, you will be much more likely to break down and binge on all those cookies and treats.
Use the busy shopping season and burn some extra calories. If you are heading to the mall, park a little further away. For extra motivation to get more walking in, consider wearing a pedometer. See www.walkingofftheweight.com for more information on walking and using a pedometer.
Take some time to relax. The holidays can be a very stressful season if we let them. Work in some extra time just for you. Sit in front of the fire with a good book or your favorite magazine, go get your nails done, take a bath or go for a walk to calm you down and help you de-stress.
Above all, enjoy the holidays and remember they are not only about food, but more importantly about family spending quality time together. Have fun during this special time of the year and remember, it's okay to enjoy that occasional cookie.
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Even a healthy diet doesn't eliminate all cravings. The desire for a chocolate bar, a high-calorie cappuccino and other high-sugar, high-fat items doesn't disappear overnight. But cravings can be managed, and with more than just 'sheer willpower', important as that is.
Are you frustrated with how dry your skin gets at certain times of the year? Is the constant itchiness, flaking, and other irritating symptoms associated with dry skin "getting under your skin"?
Are you satisfied with the way your lips look?
Well it's that time of year again...another holiday season! With the many office parties, family gatherings and New Year's Eve parties just around the corner, everyone wants to look and feel their best in time for the holidays. Fortunately, thanks to a simple, in-office, quick-fix treatment called Botox®, it is possible to smooth out deep facial lines and look younger before you welcome in the new year!