I’m nearing my 45th birthday, and people ask me all the time how I stay slim without any exercise program or special diet plan. It’s really very easy, and you have heard it before many times, I’m sure. It’s a lifestyle change…whatever you do to lose the weight, you have to be willing to continue for life…that’s how the weight stays off and it’s no longer a diet…it’s just a way of life. Btw, I eat whatever I want. It’s all about portion control. And the whole thing is very simple: I call it the three W’s. Water, Walking, Waste.
Water…drink as much as you like. Make it your primary beverage. It’s filling, refreshing and has zero calories. I still enjoy other beverages, have coffee every morning and iced tea (with sugar) throughout the day when I need a change. I even enjoy an occasional soda (again, with sugar). Artificial sweeteners are not healthy; in fact, recent studies have shown they are downright dangerous to your health.
Walking…try to walk everywhere you possibly can instead of driving or taking public transportation. If possible, walk to and from work, or at least one way, to or from. I walk somewhere once a day, nearly every day. It’s the only form of “exercise” I engage in, other than housework, yard work and sex.
Waste…the best way not to waste food is not to “clean your plate”, but to put less on it to start. I eat whatever I desire, just smaller portions. My great-grandmother lived to be 93, was never ill, never hospitalized, never even had a headache. Her motto: “Everything in moderation.” I make sure to eat a balance of fruits, vegetables, grains, etc., but I also enjoy dessert. Often times fruit is dessert. Use your imagination and moderation and that ten pounds will be gone in no time!