20 Ways to Lose Weight

This original article was written by Sheila Dicks

This article will help you to manage your diet in order to get more healthy body.

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.

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 crabs

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

It is a known fact that when we do something twenty-one times it becomes a habit. Create good eating habits.

8 Proven Weight Loss Tips

This original article was written by Beth Scott

There are however some proven tried and true weight loss tips for aiding in the weight loss process, and I can make you familiar with them.

Weight Loss Tip 1

Don’t skip breakfast. Whatever you do follow this advice, because otherwise you are much more likely in fact prone to binge later in the day.

Weight Loss Tip 2

Don’t eat anything for at least an hour before going to bed.

Weight Loss Tip 3

Don’t snack while watching TV. It’s acceptable to eat a meal while watching television, but never is snacking at this time acceptable.

Weight Loss Tip 4

Substitute fruits like; bananas, watermelon, plums, peaches, and oranges for sugary treats like; cookies and candy.

Weight Loss Tip 5

Substitute honey for sugar, and carob powder for chocolate in all recipes. These taste just as good if not better when used properly.

Weight Loss Tip 6

Eat more vegetables. This can even be enjoyable if you have a
good cookbook like Good housekeeping’s latest edition.

Weight Loss Tip 7

Avoid unnecessary high calorie foods. Instead of a high calorie salad dressing for instance try cottage cheese or yogurt to improve the salads taste and peel of the pounds.

Weight Loss Tip 8

Exercise at least a half hour each day for five days out of the week. Biking on a stationery bike while reading is a great form of exercise to slim legs.

In conclusion there is nothing stopping you from losing weight
except yourself. Get off the “I can’t do anything about my weight problem” bandwagon and start dropping pounds today! I suggest you to build your motivation for do diet in order to reach your goal in fast loss weight from right now.

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