Healthy weight loss tips
* Take one pound at a time
Don’t get overwhelmed by how much weight you need to lose. Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat.
Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight.
Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 3-4 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories.
* Set Reachable Goals
For instance, if you know you need to get more exercise, begin with a manageable goal of, say, walking 10 minutes a day that you know you can achieve. Then build your self-esteem by achieving the small goals you set yourself.
The same logic applies for losing weight.
* Stay off the scales
Don’t get discouraged when your progress seems to be slow according to your bathroom scales. They do not provide a true measure of what is going on with the body.
If exercise levels are adequate (5-7 days a week), you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, thus losing inches even if you are not losing pounds. It's always a good idea to do several body measurements to have a second objective way to monitor progress.
* Stay focused on being healthy, not thin
# Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motive changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.
* Fat Free?
We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.
* Drink plenty of water
Drink eight glasses a day. Water is a natural appetite-suppressant. Nettle tea is a great weight-loss tea as it supports metabolism and has diuretic properties.
* Reward yourself
# Each time you reach a goal, such as losing 5 pounds, reward yourself with a gift or a massage.
* Seek help if you need it
# A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. Find a friend to lose weight with or you can check to see if groups such as Weight Watchers, or eDiets offer programs and resources in your area by clicking the links. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietician conducts group weight loss programs.
* Watch your portions
With the advent of "supersize" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.
* Eat your food slowly
Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy your food.
2006-08-29 05:38:27
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answered by Anonymous
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I know this is not an answer that you are looking for but losing as much 10 pounds fast is not the healthy way of thinking ways to lose weight. Take it slowly. Dont go to the extremes, like starving yourself or exercising for three hours straight. Even if you lose weight, you'll only lose muscles and gain back all the weights anyway. Exercise six days a week, thirty minutes each. Do three days of weight lifting and three days of cardio. Eat a lot of veggies and fruits. These foods are naturally fat and cholesterol free. Whole grains definitely too. And remember to drink a lot of waters. I would also recommend protein powder to add to your smoothies. Remember to treat yourself at least once a week. This way, you know you are doing something right for your body and wont feel overwhelmed. Good luck!
2006-08-28 11:49:36
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answered by Anonymous
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this is the best diet that works
A: 1. Start moving. One of the most effective weight loss strategies around is exercise. 2. eat lots of veggies and fruits, have some protein, but not a ton, and stay away from stuff with sugar. 3. Eat small, healthy meals and snacks several times a day. 4. Team up. Get together with a friend who has much the same goals as you. 5. Think health. Don't try to lose weight. Instead, try to get healthy. 6. Get rest. When your body is tired. 7. Drink water. 8. Don't quit.
2006-08-28 11:47:50
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answered by Anonymous
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You learned in school what you should eat, how much and what you should do!
Eat the three meals per day:
Morning, one boiled Egq, one piece of fruit
Afternoon, one boiled egg, one serving of DARK green vegetable
Evening one piece of fruit, dark green vegetable.
Exercise, SIX DAYS A WEEK 1 1/2 hour walk! Walk is done at a constant pace, You a melody that you like and march to the rhythm that melody the whole 1 1/2 hour.
Do not allow your daily calorie intake to exceed 1,100 per day.
Nature provided humans with the foods they should eat.
leave box, can, man made chemistry in the trash can!
Remember, If you do not put it into your mouth, it cannot show up as fat on your bones, No exceptions!
Hitler proved that! No fat prisoners were found in they concentration camps, because the were extremely poorly fed!
You don't need that extremity. I'm just say that, IF YOU DON'T EAT IT, YOU WON'T SEE IT!
You will lose weight. FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And you MUST drink 8 or more glasses of water a day!
Nature did not put fat on you quickly, and if you want your good health, you will pay attention to how to lose the fat.
2006-08-28 12:00:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Here are some tips:
Crash dieting on your mind?Say nooOOoo!!Eat 3 meals a day but very small meals..
Biking time!!!Ride your bike for about 3 forths of a mile daily ....
nOOooOO junkies (junk food)....Add extra servings of vegetable and fruit to your day!!If you hate the greens eat potato or corn...No fried potato!!!
Do about 30-40 sit ups in a hour for like 3 to 4 hours...
Soccer and swimming are very goods sports to lose weight.....also basketball!!
Have a store close to your house like a block or two away??always walk there then!!!
Try to cut off half of the meat you eat...can't??No problem..it's Ok..
You should lose 10 pounds in two three weeks if done correctly...!
Hope this works!!
2006-08-28 11:51:34
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answered by yazarmyint101 2
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Fast weight loss is not healthy. But if you really must try fasting and drinking lots of liquid and I am not talking about smoothies. I mean clear broth and juices. You can fast in the afternoon and eat a very light breakfast and a light dinner. Salad and broiled meat for dinner. Breakfast a bran muffin
2006-08-28 11:52:44
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How to lose bellyfat?
http://www.askaquery.com/question/How-to-lose-bellyfat.html
The Best Exercises To Lose Weight
http://www.askaquery.com/question/The-Best-Exercises-To-Lose-Weight.html
2006-08-28 16:17:03
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answered by Anonymous
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I found STACK to be one of the safest and most effective weight-loss system yet. You'll lose about a pound a day on it.
2006-08-28 11:41:51
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answered by RobsVision 5
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Eat a bowl of special-k cereal everyday, or you could try the Slim Fast Plan.
2006-08-28 11:42:10
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answered by Shannon T 3
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turn dinner into a healthy lunch the next day by wrapping your lean leftovers in a whole wheat wrap add a little dijon mustard or curry powder for added flavor
2016-03-17 22:36:52
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answered by ? 3
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