WEIGHT LOSS TIPS – HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT AND KEEP IT OFF!
There’s a lot of talk at this time of year about losing weight. Whether it’s the extra pounds you’ve put on over Christmas or a long held desire to return to a smaller dress size.
Weight loss is a very personal experience. Some people enjoy the gym, some people enjoy being part of a weight loss group and others will swallow any ‘miracle pill’ or celebrity diet that they can get their hands on.
I believe that to lose weight and TO KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF you need to take a look at your lifestyle and make some changes to your daily routines. The hardest part of this is starting – if understandable that if you’re feeling fat you don’t want to wear some lycra and parade around a gym!
This is one of many reasons that people turn to cosmetic surgery. Weight loss surgery can be extremely effective for people because it gives you the results you want. Weight loss surgery also comes in many different forms – from liposuction to medication. The challenge then is to ensure you keep the weight off.
Here are some excellent examples of lifestyle changes you can make. Good luck!
1. Set a realistic weight-loss goal. Most experts recommend aiming for half a pound to 2 pounds a week.
2. Keep track. Dieters who keep track of everything they eat lose twice as much weight as those who don’t, research shows.
3. Motivate yourself. Get a pair of jeans or pants that are too tight and hang them in the kitchen instead of the closet to keep yourself inspired.
4. Get help from family and friends. Dieters who have support from a partner at home lose more weight than those who don’t, studies show.
5. Pay attention to portion size. Over eating is a major cause of weight loss.
6. Cut down liquid calories. Eliminate soft drinks and alcohol.
7. Buy a pedometer. Health experts recommend taking at least 10,000 steps a day, which is roughly 4 to 5 miles, depending on your stride length.
8. Treat yourself occasionally. If your chocolate craving is getting to you, try diet hot-chocolate packets.
9. Get plenty of sleep. Scientists have found that sleep deprivation increases levels of a hunger hormone and decreases levels of a hormone that makes you feel full. The effects may lead to overeating and weight gain.
10. Reward yourself. When you meet each weight loss goals, but not with food. Buy a CD or DVD you’ve been wanting or go out to a movie with a friend.
