Whilst some people seem to be able to lose weight easily, for most, we feel it is virtually impossible. Losing a couple of dress sizes in a few weeks is easy, if you believe many of the diet programs on the market these days. To achieve healthy weight loss in the long term though requires a different approach to such diets. What has helped me with my long-term weight loss is a ten easy to follow strategies that I will share with you.
Eating more food than our bodies need is the fastest way to put on weight. Instead we should eat our food in the right portion sizes and of course eat less than we have tended to do. Sounds obvious, but requires self-control as it is can be easier said than done.
Just eating less will not help with our weight loss goals as much as we may have thought or wished. We need to keep a close eye on what we are actually eating. We will not keep weight off or lose much weight if we eat small quantities of high calorific value foods. For long-term healthy weight loss, we need eating habits that are healthy together with a healthy lifestyle. Changing our weight and also our health is easier if we eat healthy foods.
Essentially, we should cut down on sweets or maybe even cut them out of our diet altogether. Candy and sweets taste good and they are made to entice us, but they are high calorie bombs that prevent us from losing weight and keeping it off. We might think one piece of chocolate is so tiny, but instead of that one piece, we can have several healthy fruits that also fill our stomachs and add vitamins and minerals to our bodies.
Eating fast food is another big lifestyle hurdle to overcome. In our busy lives, there never seems to be enough hours in the day so grabbing some fast food on the way home or when we are tired seems like a good decision. Whilst it may be convenient, it is far from healthy and usually stacked in calories. We should try to avoid the fast food joints and go for meals that are healthy. It will make a big difference in meeting our healthy weight loss goals.
Any healthy lifestyle plan should include a regular exercise routine. We are often too busy to squeeze it in, and even when we plan it, that unexpected meeting gives us the excuse not to do it. We need to stop procrastinating and take baby steps to get us going. Why not start by walking up the stairs instead of taking the elevator. How about a brisk walk during lunchtime. We could even join a gym and take a training partner. Having a regular exercise routine where we steadily increase our heart rate and even break into a mild sweat will really help take some pounds off, for the long term, particularly as we reduce our food intake.
Try to find a family member, friend or acquaintance that can support you during your lifestyle change. Losing weight is a challenge for many but a few words of encouragement from a good supporter can help tremendously, especially when we a few tempting sweets pass our way. Try to contact a local weight loss support group if necessary.
Setting achievable target and not expect big results in the first couple of weeks are two pointers to getting on the right track. Trying to lose 50 pounds in three months is not helpful if it is not realistic and you don't have a plan. Make sure your weight loss plan is realistic and healthy. Losing weight quickly, as many diet programs claim, is not healthy and does you no favors over the long term.
Successfully meeting a target, whether a few pounds lost weight or keeping to your new routine, deserves a reward. Being rewarded for an achievement reinforces our commitment to our goals and focuses the mind on achieving more success.
Lastly, there is the "be consistent" rule. Stay away from the bad foods and go for a healthy weight loss routine you can handle. - 15343
Eating more food than our bodies need is the fastest way to put on weight. Instead we should eat our food in the right portion sizes and of course eat less than we have tended to do. Sounds obvious, but requires self-control as it is can be easier said than done.
Just eating less will not help with our weight loss goals as much as we may have thought or wished. We need to keep a close eye on what we are actually eating. We will not keep weight off or lose much weight if we eat small quantities of high calorific value foods. For long-term healthy weight loss, we need eating habits that are healthy together with a healthy lifestyle. Changing our weight and also our health is easier if we eat healthy foods.
Essentially, we should cut down on sweets or maybe even cut them out of our diet altogether. Candy and sweets taste good and they are made to entice us, but they are high calorie bombs that prevent us from losing weight and keeping it off. We might think one piece of chocolate is so tiny, but instead of that one piece, we can have several healthy fruits that also fill our stomachs and add vitamins and minerals to our bodies.
Eating fast food is another big lifestyle hurdle to overcome. In our busy lives, there never seems to be enough hours in the day so grabbing some fast food on the way home or when we are tired seems like a good decision. Whilst it may be convenient, it is far from healthy and usually stacked in calories. We should try to avoid the fast food joints and go for meals that are healthy. It will make a big difference in meeting our healthy weight loss goals.
Any healthy lifestyle plan should include a regular exercise routine. We are often too busy to squeeze it in, and even when we plan it, that unexpected meeting gives us the excuse not to do it. We need to stop procrastinating and take baby steps to get us going. Why not start by walking up the stairs instead of taking the elevator. How about a brisk walk during lunchtime. We could even join a gym and take a training partner. Having a regular exercise routine where we steadily increase our heart rate and even break into a mild sweat will really help take some pounds off, for the long term, particularly as we reduce our food intake.
Try to find a family member, friend or acquaintance that can support you during your lifestyle change. Losing weight is a challenge for many but a few words of encouragement from a good supporter can help tremendously, especially when we a few tempting sweets pass our way. Try to contact a local weight loss support group if necessary.
Setting achievable target and not expect big results in the first couple of weeks are two pointers to getting on the right track. Trying to lose 50 pounds in three months is not helpful if it is not realistic and you don't have a plan. Make sure your weight loss plan is realistic and healthy. Losing weight quickly, as many diet programs claim, is not healthy and does you no favors over the long term.
Successfully meeting a target, whether a few pounds lost weight or keeping to your new routine, deserves a reward. Being rewarded for an achievement reinforces our commitment to our goals and focuses the mind on achieving more success.
Lastly, there is the "be consistent" rule. Stay away from the bad foods and go for a healthy weight loss routine you can handle. - 15343
About the Author:
About the author: Having tried many diets, Barbara J. Silberman lost 35 pounds in 8 months using the weight loss method provided inPortions for Life and finally got to her ideal weight. Learn more about her Healthy Weight Loss secrets.