5 Simple Weight Loss Tips

Not long ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and my doctor
told me to lose weight or my life would be shortened by many
years. Being overweight most of my life I knew it was time to
get serious.

I know how hard weight loss is and I want to share a few things
with you I found along the way that helped me lose 70lbs in
eleven months. I believe these weight loss tips can help you
too, no matter what diet you chose to follow.

Tip #1 Eat Smaller Meals More Often

Eat breakfast, and then a couple of hours later have a snack.
Eat lunch then a couple of hours later then have another snack.
In another couple of hours you can eat dinner. Just make your
choices are sensible. I buy the small peeled carrots in the bag
that are ready to eat so I can eat healthy snacks.

Most diet plans leave you feeling deprived, but all of that
chewing makes you feel more satisfied. Eating every few hours
also raises your metabolic rate which means your body will burn
fat and stop storing fat. Once you get used to this small
change, you’ll discover this weight loss tip really works.

Tip #2 Eat Lots Of Vegetables

Eat raw vegetables and salads because they are low in calories,
low in carbohydrates and are loaded with vitamins. But if you
cover your salad or vegetables with dressing, you may as well
forget about losing weight. Always get your salad dressing on
the side because dressing is high in fat.

A good weight loss tip I discovered is dip your fork in the
dressing before you fork the salad. This gives you a small taste
but keeps the amount of salad dressing you eat to a minimum.

Tip #3 Drink Plenty Of Water

I fought this tip at first because it was just too hard to
believe. But I changed my mind when I saw the benefits. Drinking
water not only makes you less hungry but you will notice a big
difference in the way you feel.

I drank a lot of diet sodas all of my life, but changing to
water gave me a cleaner feeling and it actually helped me shed
pounds once I switched. Any doctor will tell you to drink more
water because it’s good for your overall health. If you change
your mind about drinking more water, it could be the one tip
that makes a big difference in your weight loss.

Tip #4 Walk

Oh no, the dreaded exercise word. That’s what I used to think,
but just walking 20 minutes everyday helps burn fat and gives
you more energy. Go out of the door and take a walk whether it’s
before work, after work or even during your lunch.

I started by walking around my subdivision before work and was
amazed at the difference it made in my weight loss.

Tip #5 Lose Weight Slowly

You should not lose any more than 1 to 2 lbs a week. If you lose
weight too quickly your chances of gaining the weight right back
dramatically increases. Losing weight too quickly can also cause
health problems.

Look at losing weight as a long marathon and pace yourself so
you can cross the finish line. Only concentrate on the next
pound not the whole amount of weight you want to lose. In the
end, you’ll not only complete the marathon but you will
dramatically improve your health at the same time.

I am not a doctor and I would recommend you consult your doctor
before you start any diet or exercise plan. This weight loss
tips article was written only to share my personal experience
with you with the hope that you will benefit from it.

Choose a healthy diet plan that you can live with the rest of
your life because it is the only way you’ll keep the weight off.
These weight loss tips will work for you if you keep an open
mind and believe they will work.

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