One is when we eat. It is said that we should eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and supper like a pauper. This is an important principle to remember. We often think that if we skip breakfast we will do ourselves a big favor and we will lose weight but that couldn't be farther from the truth. The best meal to skip is supper. Breakfast calories because they are eaten before we work are quickly converted by the body into energy and our body uses it to function through the day. Supper calories are turned into fat because that is when we are inactive. After supper we commonly sit down and watch TV then we go to bed. The calories are not used by the body so the body stores in in the form of fat.

We should fill our bodies fuel tank in the same way we would our car. If we are planning on going on a long trip we will go fill up the tank before the trip so we  have the fuel to make the trip without running out of gas. The body is the same way, it needs the fuel in the morning when it needs the energy to make it through the day.

You may say, "But I'm not hungry in the morning." But I'm sure that if you skipped supper one evening you will find that you have a very good appitite the next morning. Try, instead of a big supper, eating something simple like a banana or apple for supper. Then when you wake up the next day you will wake up with a good appetite. Plus you will have given yourself a good peaceful night sleep. A heavy meal in the evening is hard for the stomach to digest and causes restless sleep.  

Exercise is also a good thing to do to help your body lose weight. Walking outdoors is the best and can be done by almost everyone. It may be that you can't walk any further than to the curb in front of your house. That is a good beginning. Walk that short distance every day for a while. When you feel like increasing the amount then do a little more, maybe just beyond the neighbors house and back. No one that is able to walk a marathon ever started being able to do the whole course from the beginning, they built up to it. So don't think that just because you can't walk a mile now you can't work toward that goal. Don't be afraid to do what little you can do. Many people get discouraged because they have unrealistic expectations. Do what you can today and do a little more next week. The important thing is to do something every day.

We have found that it is helpful if someone can do it with you. The dog is one of the best exercise partners. Once a habit of exercising is started dogs are very good at keeping our interest going. They will remind you when it is time for the walk and also can provide some protection. They can be patient too. If the dog is overweight he may need the exercise too and will benifit from the new plan.

How we eat can affect our weight as well as the other things we have discussed. Do you grab a burger on the run and woof it down in a couple of bites? Do you eat at the table in a casual manner? Do you chew the food well? Do you eat between meals?

The ideal is to eat slowly chewing the food well. You may have to count how many times you chew. If you are commonly chewing 30-40 times with each mouthful that is the best. Eating slowly does several important things. It helps the food become digestable by mixing with the saliva and breaking it down into smaller pieces. It also helps you to feel full sooner so less food is actually consumed. It strengthens the teeth also. The pleasure of taste is enjoyed with fewer calories actually ingested.

Do you drink liquids with your meal? It would be best to eliminate liquids with the meal. When we drink liquid at meal time it slows digestion and depending on the drink it is usually adding a lot of empty calories that will be converted into fat. If you feel thirsty at meal time a little fruit like grapes or melon or a tomato can satisfy the thirst. Cold drinks at meal time are worse. The stomach has to warm the drink as well as try to absorb the liquid before it can resume digestion. 

Also, to decrease thirst at meal time drink plenty of water between meals. Six to eight glasses per day is generally considered ideal. Drinking water between meals also helps curb the desire to snack between meals and increase your energy level.

Where do you eat? Do you eat in the car? Do you eat on the couch? Do you eat in bed? The best plan is to only eat at a table at a regular meal. The foods most commonly eaten in other places is junk food. Chips, soda, cookies etc. are the kind of food eaten on the couch. Burgers and fries in the car. If you become accustom to eating only at a full meal at regular times of whole foods the desire to snack will decrease. When food has plenty of fiber and is in its most natural state you will have plenty of energy with less hunger. Try it.

Another thing we recommend to help you lose weight is to avoid wearing tight fitting clothes. Especially avoid anything tight around the waist. Tight belts and waist bands hinder the digestion and keeps  the food from moving through your system. For wormen we suggest wearing dresses that hang from the shoulders and avoid tight fitting panty hose. For men wear suspenders instead of a belt. It will feel so much better and will imporve your health.

In winter wear warm boots and socks. That will increase the circulation to your feet and legs and reduce the chances of edema and other foot problems. It feels so good to be warm. Why be cold and naked if you don't have to be? To dress your feet and legs warmly will help your heart to be healthy.

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