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Top 10 Natural Weight Loss Tips

Posted By: Gen Wright | Posted On: 2008-10-11 | Article ID: 102273

Everybody loves weight loss tips. They are special reminders and little shoves to keep us on the road to reach our weight loss goals.

These 10 tips will help you get on the losing end of your weight loss and work for teens to seniors. So no matter what your age, these tips to get losing today.

Weight Loss Tips #1

Want It!

This may seem a bit redundant, but to really be victorious at losing weight you have to want it. To really want it you have to go above just saying you want it, you have to commit to weight loss. The best way to commit to losing weight is to develop a goal and jot it down.

Your goal does not have to be in terminology of losing weight. Instead you could write your goal as percent of body fat lost or inches lost or even clothing size. Make your goal realistic and measurable. Put it in terms that you can relate to and review often. For instance your goal can be “I want to lose 2 dress sizes by next month” or “I want to lose 3 inches in my waist in 4 months” or “I want to weigh 135 pounds by my next anniversary”.

Plan smaller goals that you can use during your weight loss plan to ensure you are on schedule to get to your big goal. Chart your goals and your advancement by using weight loss tools such as a calorie chart, workout plan or weight loss chart. Search for or develop a weight loss journal. Journalizing is a great way to track the foods you eat, water, workouts and thoughts for the day and a great way for you to stay committed to your weight loss.

Weight Loss Tip #2

Stop Bad Habits

Habits can be hard to let loose. Let's face it, some things we do are because we have always done them that way. This is the time to change. Pitch out the belief that you must clean your plate. If you are in the “baby boomer” age then you know what I am referring to. We learned to clear our plates and not allowed to leave the table until the plates were clean.

Well that was then this is now. Instead of eating it all stop when you are full. Take smaller servings and if you are still needing more go back for seconds but make it a smaller size. When eating on the road choose from the kiddie menu for smaller pieces and ask for a to go bag and save the remainder for another time.

Weight Loss Tip #3

Eat in the Kitchen

This is one habit worth mentioning as its own tip. Lots people have a routine of snacking on the go or plopping in front of the television set when snacking. Experts say people who eat in front of the T.V. tend to eat bigger servings. This is primarily because of being focused on the boob tube and not focused on what you are consuming.

So take your meal out of|away from} the family room and into the kitchen. Take advantage of this time to not only eat better and wiser but to find out how the kids are doing in school. By using your dinner time as a nice break from your day you are also slowing down your eating. This will allow your stomach time to tell your brain that you are full and will likely eat less.

Weight Loss Tip #4

Remove Temptation

If it is difficult to stay away from tempting foods, then just remove these from harms way. The old line “out of sight, out of mind” may just do the trick for you. Go through your cabinets and fridge and throw it out. Replace the too sweet or too fatty foods with the right foods. Sugar free jell-o is a great way to get your sweet tooth satisfied without piling on the calories. Instead of potato chips get low fat popcorn.

Attempt going for two weeks with no unhealthy snacks at all. You will be pleasantly surprised at how your appetite for sweets will fade by going without for a few weeks. Have a bag of carrots or celery available. These veggies help gratify the need to crunch on snacks and are low in calories.

Weight Loss Tip #5

Weight Loss Support Groups

Weight loss is a tough challenge for many of us, so do it on your own. Seek out a weight loss support group online or on-site or start your own support group. All of the really successful weight loss programs offer a support system.

But if you are planning to go without a weight loss plan then create your own support plan by including friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors. Your group can be as big or as small as you need. Let everyone know you are planning a weight loss journey and ask for their support and encouragement.

Weight Loss Tip #6

Track Your Weight Loss

In order to ensure you are on the right path to reaching your goals you need to record your progress. By recording how you are doing you can make modifications as needed to ensure you are on track and attain your goals.

Keep track of the foods you eat and how many calories you have in a day. Track your workout routines and how many calories you burned during exercise. This will help ensure you create a calorie shortage for losing weight. Weigh or measure yourself once a week and record your weight loss. Review your progress and evaluate that to your goal. If you see your progress headed in the wrong direction, make modifications to your foods and/or exercise routines.

Weight Loss Tip #7

Keep it Interesting

You need a variety of foods to keep your meals tasty and nutritious. Don't get bored by eating the same foods day in and day out. Eat from all the food groups by including whole grains, protein, dairy, fats and veggies and fruits.

You should eat 5 to 6 little meals every day to help your metabolism stay active. Eat protein with each meal by having lean cuts of meat and fish and beans and eggs in your weight loss plan. Aim for 5 – 9 servings a day of vegetables and fruits. Make your selection colorful by having dark green leafy veggies, red or orange peppers, etc. Vary your fruit choices as well consuming citrus fruits and non-citrus fruits.

Your milk products should be fat free and low fat selections. Make your pasta or bread whole grain choices. The complex carbs and high fiber in whole grain breads and cereals help to speed up your metabolism. Lastly you must eat some healthy fats in your food selection. This is because your body needs some important fatty acids from the foods you eat as it cannot make these fats itself. Just look over the labels and choose foods that have the good fats and try to eliminate or reduce trans fats.

Weight Loss Tip #8

Watch What You Drink

Many people do not watch or think about the amount of calories in their beverages. A regular flavored cola has more than 100 calories and 10 teaspoons of sugars. Fruit drinks are also high in calories. Change to diet drinks and drink more green tea and water.

Watch the alcohol consumption as well. Most alcoholic drinks are high in calories and alcohol tends to turn to sugar and fat in your body. You should try to eliminate or reduce your alcohol intake while trying to lose weight. However, if you have a certain occasion, wine or beer are your better choice for alcoholic drinks.

Weight Loss Tip #9

Satisfy the Sweet Tooth

As you keep going on your weight loss adventure there will be times when you need a sweet treat. If you let your desires build for too long then it is likely your cravings will boil over and trigger "binge eating". So go ahead and have that delightful snack once in awhile.

Moderation is the key here. It's okay to have a snack and not feel guilty. Just make sure it doesn't become a common thing but is just an occasional break from your diet. One of the main reasons people stop strict diets is their constant cravings eventually gets the better of them. So give in and make your treat small but enough to calm your sweet tooth. Then get right back on track with your weight loss journey.

Weight Loss Tip #10

Get Active

There are many people who are exercise fanatics and then there are many people who shy away at the very thought of working out. However, if you want to lose weight, and here's the important part, keep it off then you need to include exercise to your weight loss plan.

By exercising you are burning excess calories and fat. You are also increasing lean muscle mass. The more lean muscles you have the higher your metabolism. The higher your BMR the more calories and fat you burn during the day and at night even while sleeping.

If you are just beginning, then start slow by going for a brisk walk 20 minutes 3 times a week. Also add some strength training 2 or 3 times a week. As you get used to this schedule then increase your speed and duration. Increase the challenge during your strength training as well. It doesn't matter what you start with just so long as you start to get active.

 

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Gen Wright
Use these weight loss tools to track your weight loss progress and help you lose weight today.



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