Most of us who are plus sized also seem to have plus sized appetites, often craving things that we know are not healthy. This is especially true when we are feeling bored, emotional, or hungry. It is most tempting to reach for that box of chocolates from your sweetheart at these times, but eating the candy makes you feel more emotional and depressed when you start to think about what it is going to do to your diet. Here are some tips and tricks to eating healthy when you have a plus size appetite.
Start by talking to your doctor and finding out how many calories you should be eating every day. Being plus size does not necessarily mean that you need more or fewer calories in order to stay healthy or lose weight. Your age, height, and medical history are also key considerations used when determining how many calories you should intake each day.
Once you know your goal caloric intake for a daily basis, stick to it. This doesn’t mean that everything you eat has to be low-cal or fat-free, but instead that you count those calories and make them work for you. You can eat that candy, but remember that the calories for the day are diminished by that amount. So, in other words, if the candy equals your entire caloric intake for a whole day, you may want to rethink the idea and choose something that allows you to eat before tomorrow.
Use your calories wisely each day, and you’ll have some wiggle room for dessert on occasion. Reward yourself for sticking to this type of diet with a small dessert once or twice a week. If you play your calorie game right, you will have a few bonus calories that you can “save up” for use on a small serving of a dessert once in a while. It will never taste better than for a job well done, especially without the guilt that normally comes with feeling like you are breaking the diet.
Exercise as often as you can. In our busy lives, we often do not have a lot of room for making time to exercise. When we do get home after a long and hectic day, we feel like there is just no energy left for hopping on a treadmill or working out. Most doctors say that as little as thirty minutes a day, three times a week is sufficient for a starting point, though, and this goal is a great starting point. Do some aerobic walking at home, by using a video such as those walk-in-place offered by trainers like Leslie Sansone, and you will soon find that you have more energy for exercising than you used to.
As you discover new energy sources, up the exercise level. Instead of three times per week, go to four. When thirty minutes just doesn’t feel like enough, or you have a desire to keep going a bit more, do it. Extend the walk to two miles instead of one, and feel the burn begin to melt away the pounds. After a couple of months, you will start to see some very undeniable results.
When exercise just isn’t a feasible option, such as for medical reasons, talk to your doctor about other alternatives. It may be that you are a good candidate for gastric bypass or lap band surgery, offering a different way to lose weight and maintain the loss long-term. Discuss the risks and benefits, and do not be afraid to ask questions that relate to the surgery, especially if you have any concerns. Your doctor is there to alleviate those concerns, particularly if you are a good candidate and he/she feels like it is the best weight loss option for you.
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