Anyone who is overweight will testify that losing weight is not as easy
as it seems. The people that are lean, or have gone from fat to skinny
will say it’s just a matter of motivation and elbow grease. Although it
is not as simple as that. Our environments have waged war on us. Their
weapons are sedentary lives and trans fats of mass destruction. All is
not lost though, here are some quick simple tips to get ahead!
1)Substitute Water
. Our bodies are about 65-70% water. It
follows that water would be not only essential, but the best possibly
choice of liquids to ingest. In fact, our bodies will sometimes simulate
a hunger response, when in reality the body is craving hydration. When
hungry, drink a glass or two of water to check if it suppresses your
hunger.
2)Chew Your Food.
Chewing our food very slowly and deliberately
has several benefits that are often overlooked. It gives us the ability
to relax, and enjoy our meal. Slow chewing is the first, and highly
important, step in a complex system of digestion. Besides, if we eat
slowly, we might feel full before finishing the whole meal, and can
leave the rest for the next meal.
3)Exercise daily.
How silly of me to include something as
obvious as exercise. I did a 30 day trial with waking up, and walking
for 30 minutes first thing in the morning. My journal records that I was
feeling amazing during the period of time that I was following this
habit.
4)Publicize your intentions.
Start a blog, join a forum, and
have other people keep you accountable to help. Tell other people your
plan, it would help you get the motivation to go with it!
5)Create a food schedule.
Plan your day so that you’re eating
at approximately the same time each day. This scheduling will
incorporate itself into your circadian rhythm, and aid in digestion.
6)Do not over eat.
Know your limit and stop eating when you are
full. I have often been a victim of wanting to finish a meal so that it
doesn’t go to waste. This has left me with many a stomach ache. Next
time, doggy bag it for later, and don’t hurt yourself!
7)Choose your snacks wisely
. Put down the Lays® and cheese puffs. Pick up the apple and baby carrots. Make the right decision, I know you can do it.
8)Lifestyle.
Remember, it’s not about special diets, or special
exercise programs. The real secret is in turning your health into a
lifestyle, and focusing on this healthy lifestyle with every choice you
make.
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