Best Weight Loss Tips
by
Darren O Connell
Whatever your reason for losing weight, everyone is
searching for the easiest and quickest way to do so, which is why there is such
a vast market of weight loss products available to consumers. But most products
just do not work, because there are no quick and easy fixes to weight loss.
However, there are many great tips to help you on your weight loss journey.
First and foremost, you have to exercise. There is just no
avoiding exercise. Find a friend or support group to help you set and maintain
your working out regiment. Having someone to hold you accountable will make you
more responsible for your exercise and more likely to accomplish your goals.
Five thirty minute cardio sessions a week is a great foundation to begin from.
If you can’t find a block of thirty minutes, no fear! Experts say three ten
minutes sessions are just as effective as one thirty minute session.
Eating smaller, more frequent meals will help satisfy your
body’s caloric needs and keep you from overeating. It will also speed up
metabolism. Eating smaller meals actually causes you to eat fewer calories,
leading to less caloric intake and weight loss. The small, more frequent meals
forces the body to produce less insulin, which can make the body feel hungry,
even when it is not. Producing less insulin will result in less hunger pangs.
Try to avoid, and when possible, eliminate the “white”
foods, that is, flour and sugar. High carbohydrate foods, such as foods made
with white flour, can raise blood sugar levels, which in turns raises insulin
production, causing you to feel hungry. This will lead to weight gain. Instead,
choose whole wheat products, products with natural sugar in it, such as fruits,
and incorporate fiber into your diet. These changes will help nourish your body
and give you the proper balance.
Eating at home will help you lose weight. Most people
overeat when dining out, so by eating at home, you can avoid the urge to eat an
appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert in one sitting. Of course, this doesn’t
mean you can’t have a cheat day every once in a while. Just don’t make it every
night. This will also help you monitor your portions, since restaurants tend to
give bigger portions than are needed. If you are eating out, split your plate
in half and ask for a to go box before you start eating. This will keep you
from overeating.
Another great tip is to eat only when you are hungry and to
eat slowly. By following this, you can avoid overeating and packing more
calories into your system then needed. Also, eating slower gives your body
enough time to alert you to when it is getting full. This means less calories
into your system. Less calories means less to store away, and forces your body
to look for alternate sources of energy, such as fat.
Incorporating these small changes into your life style can
help you lose weight and keep it off long term! It will also make you a
healthier, happier individual.
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