Weight Loss- A Proven Strategy

There are two important steps to losing weight and being able to
keep the weight from returning later. Here they are:

Step 1 – Eat Less

Food, including water, is the energy your body needs to exist.
Your body needs only so much in order to operate. In order to
lose weight, the energy (food) taken in must be less than the
energy burned.

Here are some ideas for applying Step 1.

- Don’t eat after 7 p.m. at night. If you stick to this, you cut
out late night snacks, which are a killer for adding weight.

- Eat smaller portions. If you cut your portions, you cut down
on the amount of energy coming in. Portion control is a very big
thing in this day and age of mega meals and super sized food.
This alone will be one of the biggest ways to eat less.

- Eat a sensible breakfast. You need to get your body
functioning again after not eating since 7 p.m. last night. You
are breaking your fast. Remember portion control. Everything in
moderation.

- No snacks between meals. This will also make sure you are
eating less.

Step 2 – Exercise More

Don’t worry, you won’t need to run 12 miles a day or anything
like that. You just want to use more energy than in the past. In
order to do this, you will need to increase your activity. Don’t
think of it as exercise, think of it as activity. You will be
surprised at how easy it is to increase your activity level!

Here are some ideas for applying Step 2.

- While you are watching TV, don’t just sit there. Move your
arms around, get up and walk around the room, do jumping jacks,
stand up and sit down. All you want to do is make sure you are
NOT just sitting there watching TV. ANY activity is better than
none.

- Take your dog for a walk every day. It will greatly benefit
your dog, also. If you do not have a dog, take a walk anyway. It
doesn’t have to be very far. Just take a walk however far you
want. Just do more than you have been and you will feel better
and start burning more energy than previously.

- Take the stairs whenever possible. No more elevators.

- If you can, start weight training. Muscle burns energy
efficiently. If you build muscle, it replaces fat and makes you
a fat burning machine!

Try to think of other creative ways to cut calories and increase
energy expendature. I’m sure you can come up with many more
ideas. This will be a great start for you. Keep in mind it is
always easier to start, and stick with these steps if you have
someone to share in your activity.

A final thought – The best time to plant a tree was 5 years ago.
The second best time is right now!

This can be applied to losing weight. The best time to start may
have been in the past, but the second best time is right now.
Don’t get discouraged. This is a lifetime commitment and a life
changing goal. Be easy on yourself, but be committed and you
will see progress!

As with any excercise or weight loss program proper
supplementation is vital. Before taking action- Get Informed.
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Note: Visit with your doctor before starting any exercise or
diet regime.

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