vendredi 19 octobre 2012

Begin Losing Weight Right Now

By Meredith Henner


Losing Weight can be difficult. Many people start off with a bang but after a couple of weeks lose motivation. Hopefully these weight loss tips will encourage you to stay on track.

Figuring out your weight loss goals and setting a number for how much weight you want to lose comes first. Do you hope to shed those last 10 pounds that have been bugging you, or are you planning on a dramatic, lifestyle changing weight loss? Think about why you want to lose weight. Know what your weight loss goals are. It can be as specific as a set amount of weight you want to lose, or as general as overall fitness.

Sometimes it's hard to see results every day. This is why it's important to keep a record of your weight loss, so even if you can't see it with your own eyes, you can still see it on paper. It's equally important track everything you eat so you can look back and see were you did good and where you slipped a little.

One of the worst things you can do is let yourself get hungry. Once you've become hungry, smart food choices go right out the window. Make sure to have healthy snacks on hand like fruits and nuts and take them with you when out of the house.

Of course the other side of the weight loss coin is exercise. Eating right alone won't usually have the impact you are hoping for. So you've got to be sure to move your body. Do things you enjoy like swimming or dancing or even going for a long walk around the neighborhood.

Ditch the junk food if you want to avoid it. You can do this by not buying it or not having it in your presence. If your cupboards and refrigerator are stocked with healthy food choices that are easily accessible, you increase your chances of eating these foods for snacks and meals.

There will come a point during your weight loss regimen when you'll want to just completely give up, lay in front of the TV and eat a whole gallon of ice cream. This is when you'll need the support of your friends and family. They can encourage you to make better choices and help get you up off the couch and outdoors being active.

Losing weight doesn't have to be as challenging as most people find it. By having a defined goal ahead of time, make smart choices and have the support of loved ones, you will reach your goal in no time.




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