Losing Weight. Not as Hard as You May Think.
So, you want to finally get around to dropping those pesky unwanted pounds…
For those of us who have tried, we know that this is no easy task and there seem to be hundreds of different methods from hundreds of different sources that claim to know the answer to this long disputed subject. After trying countless different methods, with unsatisfactory results, it becomes more and more obvious that weight loss relies little on method and has much more to do with a little thing called will power.
Old habits can be hard to break, so if you are struggling to maintain that perfect waistline, here are a few basic tips that you may find quite useful.
6 steps to successful weight loss
- First things first. Ultimately, successful weight loss relies on reducing calorie intake. The following steps won’t have any effect if you have more calories coming in than are going out. Create a base for weight loss with these practices:
- Count those calories.
- Keep a food diary.
- Raise your metabolism with exercise.
- Cut down on saturated fats, trans fats, high fructose corn syrup and sugar.
- Go on a diet.
- Know your enemy. Make a list of all the foods that tempt you the most, and remember that this does not mean just the foods that are “bad” for you. Try to cut down on anything that you tend to have a weakness for or eat in excess. Don’t forget that too much of anything can be “bad’” for you, even if it is a “healthy” food. Some of the most common foods that we tend to overindulge in are colas, pastas, breads, and fast food. Lastly, avoid cutting out anything completely, as this can lead to binging, and we don’t want that!
- Whole grains vs. refined grains. You will find that if you change all of your foods containing refined grains (white flour based foods) with those containing whole grains (whole grain pasta, oatmeal, brown rice, etc.) you may notice a slimmer waistline/belly area. Although you will not lose weight doing this, you will be able to control where it goes. Follow this simple guideline and you will also lose the VAT (visceral adipose tissue) that has been known to lead to type 2 diabetes, coronary vascular disease, and even certain types of cancer. When checking box labels, make sure that the grain based foods you choose are at least fifty-one percent whole grain.
- Use smaller plates and bowls. Believe it or not, it is a fact that the size of your plate or bowl may very well determine the size of the portion you serve yourself. It’s a subconscious thing. A recent assessment showed that when 100 people were given an assortment of randomly sized plates and bowls, those who chose larger bowls served themselves 36 percent more ice cream and then went on to add another whopping 16.2 percent when using a larger scoop.
- Slow down. By slowing your eating speed, you give your stomach a chance to feel full, which will reduce the temptation to go back for seconds. An easy way to do this is simple. Put down your utensils between every bite! It works!
- Consider a professional diet system. For even better results try the proven 3 Week Diet – a revolutionary diet system that guarantees to help you lose weight faster than anything else you’ve ever tried.
Remember, these steps are only the basics in weight loss, but if followed correctly, these 6 steps will help lead to a healthier, slimmer, fitter figure. Remember – the key to losing weight is will power!
