Everyone wishes to reduce their weight as soon as possible. I wish I had a magic wand that I could wave at every fat person out there and their extra fat would be gone forever. This is simply not the case. Here are some easy weight loss tips that will help you reach your goal slowly and methodically. So I hope you have enjoyed reading these 9 tips to lose weight.
Weight Loss Tip #1: Need It!
To be successful in losing weight, you have to lose weight. You have to commit to the desire, not just say you want to lose weight. The best way to commit to losing weight is to make a goal, write it down, then stick to it.
A goal shouldn't just be about gaining or losing the weight you want. You can write a goal using your body measurements or body percentage lost from fasting, or it can be your desired clothing size. Set your goals in such a way that they are attainable. For example, I want to lose 15 pounds by Christmas or I want to drop 2 dress sizes by my sister's wedding.
Once you've set your big goals, you'll need to set smaller goals to make sure you're on schedule to achieve your long-term goal. Track your goals using a weight loss chart, food journal or exercise chart. Keeping a journal is the best way to write down the foods you eat, the amount of water you take in, the amount of daily exercise you do, and the goals you aim for on a daily basis. You can also track how you're feeling throughout the day. This will help to know whether you are eating because of a particular mood or not. Keeping a journal is a great way to stay committed to your weight loss.
Weight Loss Tip #2: Keep It in the Kitchen
One of the worst habits of people is not to eat food at the kitchen table. They are either standing around eating and doing other things or they are in front of the television. Experts say that people who usually eat while watching TV tend to eat more food. Our focus is on what we are watching, not what we are eating.
We need to move away from our family rooms and back into the kitchen. During this, eat slowly and spend some time with your family. Talk to your spouse and children. Also, pay attention to what and how much you are eating. When you eat slowly, your stomach will have the time it needs to signal that you are full and you won't overeat and feel unhappy.
Weight Loss Tip #3: Avoid Temptation
To stay faithful to your weight loss regime, you'll need to remove all temptation from your cabinet, freezer, and vehicle. Replace candy and fatty foods with healthy foods. Sugar-free gelatin and pudding are a great way to indulge that sweet tooth in just the right amounts without adding too many calories. Low-fat popcorn or low-fat flavored popcorn is another great replacement for fatty snacks.
Try not to eat unhealthy snacks for a few weeks. Keep a bag of crunchy vegetables like carrots handy to stave off hunger. Most crunchy vegetables leave you more satisfied and are lower in calories.
Weight Loss Tip #4: Get Help
Losing weight alone is a challenge, but with a partner, it will feel a lot easier. Look for a weight loss support group online or in a forum. Facebook also has support groups. Start your own support group in your home or someone else's home if you don't want one online. Otherwise, all weight loss companies offer a support group or sometimes one-on-one counseling.
Your support groups can include family, friends, co-workers, or even your neighbors. Your group can be as large or as small as you wish. Ask everyone you know to support you in your weight loss efforts with some encouragement.
Weight Loss Tip #5: Stop Bad Habits
Most learned or old habits are difficult to break. It is time we make a change. We don't have to eat everything that is on our plates. Most grew up knowing that we should eat everything on our plates because there are hungry children in Africa. It's okay to leave a little food on your plate every now and then.
We should listen to our bodies and stop eating when we are full. We should eat small portions of our food. We need to avoid having seconds. Try to eat 6 small meals instead of 3 big meals. Have Breakfast, Morning Snack, Lunch, Afternoon Snack, Dinner, and Evening Snack.
When you eat at a restaurant, either order from the kids' menu or ask the waitress to bring you a to-go box. When the meal arrives, put half or more of the meal in the to-go box.
Weight Loss Tip #6: Add Variety
You need a little variety in your life. This goes for food too. You will get bored of eating the same thing week after week. Once this boredom sets in, you will fall back into your old habits. Eat a little of each major food group, including fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, whole grains, and fats.
Eat five to six small meals a day to stay energized. It also helps with your metabolism. Eat protein with most meals, including eggs, beans, meats, and fish. We should try to eat at least five servings of vegetables and up to nine servings of fruits and vegetables daily. If you're watching your sugar, also watch how much fruit you're consuming. You really need to eat more vegetables than fruits. Also, you need to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Do not eat the same type of food every day. Remember the key is variety.
The bread, pasta, and cereals you consume should be whole grains. If you've never had whole-grain pasta, mix in regular pasta and gradually add more and more whole grains until you're used to it. This is true for bread, especially if you make your own. The complex carbohydrates and high fiber in whole-grain bread and pasta help speed up your metabolism. The dairy products you consume should be low-fat or fat-free.
Also make sure you're eating good fats, such as olive or safflower oil. Your body needs a certain amount of good fats. Make sure you read your labels and stay away from foods with trans-fats. Trans fats are extremely bad for you.
Weight Loss Tip #7: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
There will be times in your weight loss journey when you will crave something sweet. Take a small piece of what you are craving if you want it. It is better to eat a small bite of it than to ignore your craving and then overeat because you have deprived yourself of it for so long. However, do not make a habit of eating like this every day. It's okay to indulge in cravings from time to time, but not every day.
Weight Loss Tip #8: Watch What You Drink
Of course, the number one option for drinking is chlorine-free water. You need at least six glasses of good water. You can also drink green tea. Consuming green tea can help in weight loss.
Many people don't track the number of calories in their beverages or think about it. A regular flavored cola has more than 100 calories and 10 teaspoons of sugar. Fruit drinks are also high in sugar and calories. Switch to diet drinks and drink more green tea and water.
Be careful with your alcohol consumption. Most alcoholic beverages contain a lot of sugar and are high in calories. Alcohol turns into fat and sugar in your body. Limit how often you drink alcohol. Save it for special occasions and try to consume a lower-calorie beer or wine.
Weight Loss Tip #9: Get active
Being active is an important key to losing weight. We need to keep moving if we want to lose weight and keep it off. However, sometimes when you start an exercise program, you go from couch potato to hardcore exerciser. You want to start an exercise regime slowly over time.
Start by just walking. Walking requires no special equipment other than a good pair of shoes. Walk at a pace that's good for you, and walk for twenty minutes three times a week. As time goes by, go a little faster and add more time. You can add strength training twice a week. Start with something light like two cans of soup, then gradually move to light hand weights.
Exercising will burn excess fat and calories. Strength training helps build lean muscle mass. The lean muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn because of your higher metabolic rate.