It's time to take on the battle of the bulge, literally, it's you against your bad eating and exercise habits. Maybe you've tried to lose weight time and time again with moderate success, but those pounds always creep back on. It's understandable, because losing weight and keeping it off is one of the hardest things to do in our modern society.
Our bodies are built for a more rigorous hunting and gathering lifestyle, but now, everything is practically at our fingertips and if you live in a typical community, a short trip to the store can provide you with all kinds of temptingly good food options without much effort. I mean, we're not even required to light a fire anymore to cook our food - just pop things in the microwave and push a button.
No wonder the pounds come on pretty quickly without us even noticing. One day you look up and gasp - you've gained another five pounds!
Well, in order to successfully win your weight battle, you need to be prepared with some helpful tips that will help you get over the inevitable bumps on the road to a slimmer you.
Tip #1 - Eat, Don't Starve - If you think that skipping meals will help you to lose weight quicker, well, you'd be wrong. Actually, skipping an important meal, like breakfast, can make you retain calories. This has to do with the way our bodies function. Depriving your body of needed calories will cause it to hang onto every little bit of fat you own.
Tip #2 - Forget Super Sizing - Many fast food places will offer you a real deal if you super size your portions. Don't give in to this temptation! It might save you a little money, but those extra calories that you're getting along with more fries, meat and soda, will show up on your waistline.
Tip #3 - Eat Without Distractions - Sit down in your kitchen or dining room and eat your meal without reading or watching TV. I know this is a toughie, since most of us have gotten accustomed to doing this very thing. However, when you turn away from distractions during mealtime, you're more aware of what you're putting into your mouth.
Tip #4 - Close the Kitchen - Copy restaurants and close down your kitchen after a certain time at night. Put a sign up on your refrigerator and cabinet doors that says "Closed for the Night" and don't open those doors until morning.
Tip #5 - Workout With Your Mp3 Player - If you have an iPod, or other mp3 player, this is a great time to put it to use for some healthy exercise. Put on some comfortable clothes, grab your mp3 player (loaded up with some great tunes, or an audio book) and go for a long walk.
Tip #6 - Eat Yogurt for Energy - Instead of eating a candy bar when you feel sluggish, eat an 8-ounce serving of low fat yogurt. Yogurt provides vitamins and nutrients for your brain and body without all those calories and fat. Plus, the energy boost will last longer than a quick sugar rush.
Tip #7 - Get Email Counseling - A Brown University study showed that people who had the help of online diet counselors lost more weight than those who dieted on their own. Getting weekly feedback and support from a weight loss expert can give you an advantage and keep you focused on your goal.
Our bodies are built for a more rigorous hunting and gathering lifestyle, but now, everything is practically at our fingertips and if you live in a typical community, a short trip to the store can provide you with all kinds of temptingly good food options without much effort. I mean, we're not even required to light a fire anymore to cook our food - just pop things in the microwave and push a button.
No wonder the pounds come on pretty quickly without us even noticing. One day you look up and gasp - you've gained another five pounds!
Well, in order to successfully win your weight battle, you need to be prepared with some helpful tips that will help you get over the inevitable bumps on the road to a slimmer you.
Tip #1 - Eat, Don't Starve - If you think that skipping meals will help you to lose weight quicker, well, you'd be wrong. Actually, skipping an important meal, like breakfast, can make you retain calories. This has to do with the way our bodies function. Depriving your body of needed calories will cause it to hang onto every little bit of fat you own.
Tip #2 - Forget Super Sizing - Many fast food places will offer you a real deal if you super size your portions. Don't give in to this temptation! It might save you a little money, but those extra calories that you're getting along with more fries, meat and soda, will show up on your waistline.
Tip #3 - Eat Without Distractions - Sit down in your kitchen or dining room and eat your meal without reading or watching TV. I know this is a toughie, since most of us have gotten accustomed to doing this very thing. However, when you turn away from distractions during mealtime, you're more aware of what you're putting into your mouth.
Tip #4 - Close the Kitchen - Copy restaurants and close down your kitchen after a certain time at night. Put a sign up on your refrigerator and cabinet doors that says "Closed for the Night" and don't open those doors until morning.
Tip #5 - Workout With Your Mp3 Player - If you have an iPod, or other mp3 player, this is a great time to put it to use for some healthy exercise. Put on some comfortable clothes, grab your mp3 player (loaded up with some great tunes, or an audio book) and go for a long walk.
Tip #6 - Eat Yogurt for Energy - Instead of eating a candy bar when you feel sluggish, eat an 8-ounce serving of low fat yogurt. Yogurt provides vitamins and nutrients for your brain and body without all those calories and fat. Plus, the energy boost will last longer than a quick sugar rush.
Tip #7 - Get Email Counseling - A Brown University study showed that people who had the help of online diet counselors lost more weight than those who dieted on their own. Getting weekly feedback and support from a weight loss expert can give you an advantage and keep you focused on your goal.
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