Ease,
Enjoyment & Efficiency
The challenge to "lose
weight" is too general and broad a goal. There's no definite goal-setting
(how much weight?), no methods (how to do it?), and no deadline (by
the summer? by 2013?) in this objective. For the same reason, many people do make
New Year's resolutions to lose weight, but eventually fail. However, with the
following few simple tips and a true New Year approach you can succeed
Educate
According to several smart weight loss
experts, dieticians and even doctors, "losing weight is 90% mental”. Some
even say “The phenomenon of successful weight loss begins in the brain”. If
this is true, then the resolution has to start in the mind before it can
succeed with the body and knowledge is the key here. It is also important to
evaluate your reasons for losing weight before you actually start. Ask
yourself; do you want to be healthy? Do you want to look good? Do you want to
be able to walk, run, ski, bike, hike and/or skate? Do you want to get off your
BP, diabetes? Do you want to sleep better? And, above all, do you want to feel
good about yourself?
Once you set your reasons and goals to
lose weight, make a plan. What changes do you have to make to achieve your
goal? Keep a journal or calendar to track foods eaten, exercises done, thoughts
and feelings, and weekly weights. Tracking gradual progress is another visual
reminder of the path. It's harder to quit once all that work is in black and
white. Create a timeline. How long will you give yourself? Success
will take time and patience is necessary. To keep on point, mark dates on the
calendar for the smaller goals. Check off days that you exercise and use other
visual reminders that are helpful. To stay motivated, be accountable.
Eat right
According to proven weight loss
advice, habits are hard to change. Eating habits are particularly hard because
you have to make choices everyday and several times a day, at that. ? Read and
learn about what to eat, when to eat, how to eat and how much to eat. Think
about the healthy habits that need to be used - low-fat? High-fiber, high
protein? All of these are essential for fast and successful weight loss. Drink
plenty of water. Eat a lot of green leafy vegetables and citrus fruits. Don’t
skip meals, especially the breakfast. Eat less but frequently.
For those who have a hard time losing weight even though you've tried everything, you can include fat burners, like Proactol Plus. It helps to burn the extra fat.
Exercise
Then set out a weight loss exercise
plan that's manageable and appropriate, so success is possible. Concentrate on
exercise you enjoy and will stick to. Walking is the best exercise for a
bazillion reasons and the two most important are no impact on your joints, and
skeleton, plus the stimulation of getting out, looking at stuff and interacting
with the world around you. Rain, snow, cold? Buy a big coat and nice boots, or
go to a mall with walking shoes. Do it.
At the same time, if you are one of
those people who don't like the thought of exerting themselves, then don’t
worry, yoga, hypnosis and meditation, all make excellent alternatives for
weight loss. Sign up for a yoga class or learn and practice hypnosis or
meditation. Stick to it and steadily take off pounds, tone your muscles, tune
up your mind and gain fabulous flexibility that makes you look great.
Entertain
Even those who hate exercising can
find an activity they'll enjoy. Get friends together for a game of basketball
or a relaxing hike. Enroll in a new style of dance class that sounds
interesting. Load up an iPod with fun, energizing music and go for a run. Have
a buddy. Ask a trusted friend to check on progress. Knowing someone is
monitoring your successes and failures is an incredible motivator. Plus,
they'll be a cheerleader and maybe a participant!
Forget losing weight fast from an unfit body. Lose weight by gaining health, starting in 2012, and be well forever.
Forget losing weight fast from an unfit body. Lose weight by gaining health, starting in 2012, and be well forever.
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