Healthy weight loss

Author: Jeff Adams

In order to consistently keep your weight under control, it is
advisable to walk about 10,000 steps daily. It is the easiest
activity among all the exercise programs and does not involve
stress to the body. Apart from the activity of walking, a
systematic dietary pattern should be followed so that you are
always free from the obesity symptoms. Generally the people, who
are overweight, are usually not interested in physical
activities. They prefer doing any type of work but without
moving from one place to another. They usually enjoy watching TV
and having a delicious munch. For this category, fixing a
program like aerobics or floor exercises would require greater
efforts. Therefore walking is the most recommendable form of
exercise. For the beginners it is ideal to walk for 15-20
minutes daily. Gradually, the time can be extended day after day
until they are capable of walking 60 minutes daily.

When the doctors prescribe pills for the patients, they advice
the patients to spend some time walking around. The tablets such
as Phentermine are effective only when combined with the healthy
dietary patterns and a daily exercise activity. Losing weight is
a difficult task, and people who are disciplined and take
exercise seriously, would lose weight.

20 WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT

1. Take it one step at a time

Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and
sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that
under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for
only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in mind
that while you are exercising you are burning calories and not
eating. Also, it will be easier if you chose an activity that
you enjoy.

2. Find a friend

It is always good to have support when you are trying to lose
weight. Find a friend who wants to lose weight and compare
notes, weigh-in together and maybe even have a contest.

3. Use weights

Working out weights will build muscle and raise your metabolism
so you will burn more calories. Also, muscle takes up less space
than fat so you will be smaller ( but probably weigh more).

4. Eat fewer carbs

Don't eat as much bread and pasta and you will see a difference.

5. Set a goal

Set a deadline to lose the weight and write it down. For
example, ' By Dec 14/04 I will weigh 150 lbs or less'. Put it
somewhere you will see it daily.

6. Give up soda

If you drink a soda or 2 a day you are adding empty calories. If
you find it hard to stop completely, cut back at first and drink
water instead.

7. Grill or boil

Avoid fried meat, grill and use lots of spices. You will get
used to it and probably enjoy it more.

8. Don't buy junk food

When you go shopping, don't go on an empty stomach and you will
be less likely to buy junk food. Keep your home 'junk food free'
so you won't be tempted to indulge.

9. Eat breakfast

Consume most of your calories early in the day and always eat
breakfast. Don't eat after 8pm and not only will you avoid those
added calories but you will sleep better.

10. Give yourself a treat

When you tell yourself that you can't have something you want it
more. Give yourself a treat once a day ( ie. half a cookie) and
you won't feel you are missing out.

11. Use smaller plates

Trick yourself into believing that you are eating more by using
a smaller plate.

12. Drink lots of water

Drink water when you are feeling hungry and you will get that
'full' feeling.

13. Don't eat everything on your plate

Many times we eat just because it's there. Pay attention to when
you have had enough.

14. Eat five or six meals a day

Eating more frequently will keep you from getting too hungry.

15. Plan your workout sessions

Write your workout sessions in your journal or planner.

16. Stay away from fad diets

Fad diets don't work. If you lose weight fast chances are that
you will gain it back ( and more) just as fast. It takes time to
put it on and time to take it off.

17. Do several workouts a day

While you are watching TV do crunches and leg lifts.

18. Measure your food

If you decide to have junk food for a snack - be sure to measure
and control what you eat.

19. Keep pre-cut vegetables

...and ward off those cravings.

20. Create Good Habits

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