The freezing cold weather of winter just seems to go on and on for many months, sitting at home curled up under thick sweaters and fleecy blankets you start to dream of warmer days to come. Then you imagine the heat of the sun on your body as you lie on a sun kissed beach, panic shatters your illusions. How can you possibly fit into last year’s itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini? And this scenario is not just directed at women, many men have fantasy dreams, chasing the girl they desire along that very same beach. When they too realise that maybe their body needs a little attention before they hit the sands.
Before you consider embarking on a diet there are some simple tips which will help you on your way to start losing weight in time for the summer.
* First forget all ideas of a quick crash diet, they do not work. The promises of fast weight loss are disguised on your scales because initially you appear to lose the pounds, however this is just water loss.
* Right from the very beginning feel confident that this time you are going to succeed, as you move around walk tall. Just a slight change in your posture will improve your figure, giving you that extra determination that you seek.
* Start counting those calories. Everything we consume each day adds to our calorie intake. Compare the differences for example: Specialist gourmet coffee against the brand you buy at home. As a bonus just think of the money you can save by avoiding fast foods and junk foods.
* Before we even begin to look at healthier meal options, the dreaded word to most people must be faced: exercise. No amount of dietary changes will be beneficial to you without some exercise. However the old adage of “No pain no gain” has gone, exercise can be fun. There are so many ways to get you moving, at home when you are listening to music: dance along. Take a walk, either on your own or with a friend. If you do not own a dog, borrow one. Playing in the park, running, throwing a ball or a Frisbee is a real stress reliever too. Make exercise a regular routine in your daily life.
* Despite the fact that you know you are on a diet, the word diet does not mean cutting out food, just organising a planned menu. Never ignore breakfast; it really is the most important meal of the day. Skip this meal and you will be desperate for snacks later. A well balanced breakfast will keep you sustained until lunchtime. If at any time you feel the need to eat something always keep some fresh fruit available.
* Try to drink several glasses of water throughout the day. Water is very beneficial to losing weight, it will help to fill your stomach and remove the impurities from your body. It’s great for your skin too.
* Set yourself a realistic goal and for motivation why not try dieting with a friend. Support from your family can be very encouraging to keep you going.
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Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Monday, 12 April 2010
Learn How to Lose Weight the Healthy Way
At the end of the 20th Century almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese and experts predict these figures could reach epidemic levels by the year 2020.
One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight. Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself at risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra pounds:
1. heart disease
2. stroke
3. diabetes
4. cancer
5. arthritis
6. hypertension
By controlling your weight you can help to prevent these diseases from appearing.
The quick weight loss methods do not provide lasting results. It is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option which will provide lifetime results. You have to set realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short span of time.
Here are some tips on how you can lose those unwanted pounds the healthy way:
1. Do not starve yourself.
The key to a healthier way of losing weight is: Do not diet.
You may seem happy and feel that you are losing those unwanted pounds from your belly and thighs by skipping meals. But remember that this would not last long. Your body cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up everyday.
If you get used to skipping one or two meals a day, your stored calories will be used up instead of the energy that should have been provided by your meals.
2. Start your day right.
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Have a healthy meal in the morning to jump-start your metabolism. Your food intake after you wake up will be used to burn fat all day long.
3. Eat small, healthy meals frequently.
Five small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. Eating more frequently, and in small servings, can prevent over-eating. This will also increase your metabolism and make calories burn faster.
4. Decide on how much weight you want to lose.
Keep your goals realistic. In the long run, it is virtually impossible for you to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks. Have a mindset that you want to eat healthy to stay healthy for the rest of your life.
Once you have decided on a weight loss plan or program, stick to it and make sure that you follow your own set of dieting rules.
5. Drink lots of water.
Your body needs sufficient water to burn fat and keep your cells hydrated and healthy.
6. Avoid too much sugar.
Plan your meals around lots of fruits and vegetables, some bread, rice or pasta for that carbo fix that you need, plus lean meat and protein rich-foods. Sweets, sodas and pastries should be once-in-a-while indulgences only.
7. Watch your fat intake.
Fat is not the culprit to being overweight. You need this to keep your weight at the proper level. There is such a thing as healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil have them. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats which is good for the heart.
8. Exercise.
Leave your car if you are only going a few blocks from home; take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle or skate. Use these activities and other home chores if you are too lazy to go to the gym and take exercise classes. Make sure that you do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these mundane activities.
It does not matter how much weight you plan or need to lose. What is important is that you set realistic goals for yourself. Go slow. If you have already lost 5 or 6 pounds, give yourself a break then try to lose the next 5 pounds.
Eat healthy, drink lots of water, have enough sleep and exercise. This will give you a higher chance of losing weight and improving your health, which would result to a new, healthier you.
One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight. Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself at risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra pounds:
1. heart disease
2. stroke
3. diabetes
4. cancer
5. arthritis
6. hypertension
By controlling your weight you can help to prevent these diseases from appearing.
The quick weight loss methods do not provide lasting results. It is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option which will provide lifetime results. You have to set realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short span of time.
Here are some tips on how you can lose those unwanted pounds the healthy way:
1. Do not starve yourself.
The key to a healthier way of losing weight is: Do not diet.
You may seem happy and feel that you are losing those unwanted pounds from your belly and thighs by skipping meals. But remember that this would not last long. Your body cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up everyday.
If you get used to skipping one or two meals a day, your stored calories will be used up instead of the energy that should have been provided by your meals.
2. Start your day right.
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Have a healthy meal in the morning to jump-start your metabolism. Your food intake after you wake up will be used to burn fat all day long.
3. Eat small, healthy meals frequently.
Five small-serving snacks per day is better than three hearty meals. Eating more frequently, and in small servings, can prevent over-eating. This will also increase your metabolism and make calories burn faster.
4. Decide on how much weight you want to lose.
Keep your goals realistic. In the long run, it is virtually impossible for you to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks. Have a mindset that you want to eat healthy to stay healthy for the rest of your life.
Once you have decided on a weight loss plan or program, stick to it and make sure that you follow your own set of dieting rules.
5. Drink lots of water.
Your body needs sufficient water to burn fat and keep your cells hydrated and healthy.
6. Avoid too much sugar.
Plan your meals around lots of fruits and vegetables, some bread, rice or pasta for that carbo fix that you need, plus lean meat and protein rich-foods. Sweets, sodas and pastries should be once-in-a-while indulgences only.
7. Watch your fat intake.
Fat is not the culprit to being overweight. You need this to keep your weight at the proper level. There is such a thing as healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil have them. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats which is good for the heart.
8. Exercise.
Leave your car if you are only going a few blocks from home; take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle or skate. Use these activities and other home chores if you are too lazy to go to the gym and take exercise classes. Make sure that you do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these mundane activities.
It does not matter how much weight you plan or need to lose. What is important is that you set realistic goals for yourself. Go slow. If you have already lost 5 or 6 pounds, give yourself a break then try to lose the next 5 pounds.
Eat healthy, drink lots of water, have enough sleep and exercise. This will give you a higher chance of losing weight and improving your health, which would result to a new, healthier you.
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