How to be Thin and Fit: The Do's and Don'ts

If you want to be thin and fit, here are the dos and don’ts of how to be thin and fit.

Snack Smart

When you’re trying to lose weight, avoid snacking in front of a computer or watching TV.

Keeping track of how many calories you eat can help you get a handle on portion control—it may even keep you from overindulging at meals.
Snack Smart by keeping healthy foods close at hand; do not allow yourself access to vending machines (or Little Debbie snacks).

Exercise

One of the effective ways to lose weight is exercise. The good time is 30 minutes a day, 5 days in week.

If you can't get it all in one go, try 10-minute chunks spread out over your day. Whether you do cardio or weights, set realistic goals for yourself that keep you moving toward your overall goal.

Use Technology To Stay On Track

Technology is ubiquitous. It’s all around us, in our offices, homes, and rs, phones.

And because it’s always there, accessible from just about anywhere at any time of day or night, technology can play a key role in improving your eating habits.
Many smartphone apps are now available that help you keep track of calories or manage other aspects of diet-related health factors like exercise.
For example, if you need help losing weight but also want to make sure you eat healthy while doing so (which most people do), an app that tracks both calories consumed and calories burned could be ideal for you.

Avoid Sugary Drinks

Sugary drinks add up quickly, especially if you're drinking them instead of eating solid food. Sugary drinks are often packaged in disposable containers that end up in landfills where they can take hundreds of years to decompose.

Another thing about sugary drinks is that when we drink them, we don't feel as full, so we tend to keep drinking them throughout our day.
To be thin and fit, avoid sugary drinks altogether or if you must have one from time to time opt for a diet version.
Diet sodas are sweetened with artificial sweeteners which are much less likely to cause health problems over time than natural sugars (yes artificial sweeteners do cause health problems but they generally aren't life-threatening).

Remember You're Not Stressed When Hungry

It’s natural for people to assume that if they feel hungry all of a sudden, it’s due to stress, work, or other factors.

However, in reality, hunger is never your body’s response to stress but rather a sign that your blood sugar levels are running low.
Your body detects these drops and triggers your brain to say Okay, time for some energy! A good way of remembering not to confuse hunger with being stressed is by developing a healthy eating plan that keeps you satiated throughout most of the day.
This ensures that you won’t lose control over what you eat when your blood sugar levels start dropping out.

Keep A Diary Of Your Progress

For a successful weight loss program, you’ll need to measure your progress.

Ideally, you want to set aside sometime each day, before or after your regular workout routine, just for writing down what’s happened during your day.
This way you can keep track of what foods worked well for you and which ones didn’t. As we know all too well that most people are on diets that end in disaster.

Get Help when you need

Many overweight people don’t want to burden their friends and family members with their weight problems.

However, it’s important to realize that many people care about you—including those who can provide you with an outside perspective.
These supportive loved ones can help by making small changes in your life (such as not providing you with a snack if they know that’s what prompted your last binge).
They may suggest some changes in your diet or exercise routine. If needed, they can even offer some extra motivation for you when times get tough.
In short, if there are people in your life who will support your efforts toward weight loss, don’t hesitate to ask them for help!