Easy Weight Loss-Make A Start Right Now!

Oh dear, oh dear, it’s that time of year but yet again! The
holidays are over, Christmas has come and gone, and what is
there to look forward to! Summer holidays I suppose, but they do
seem such a long time away.

Anyway, I must confess that at the moment, even the thought of a
holiday horrifies me, because after my over-indulgence during
the festive season, the last thing that I want to be doing is
even more eating and drinking.

So, if there is nothing to look forward to for now, and we are
in the midst of the January depression, what on earth CAN we do
to lift ouselves out of the blues at this time of year!

Here’s one thought for you, start right now and get fit. I
suggest that not only will that make you feel heaps better,
after a few weeks, you will even start to look forward to that
summer vacation. Let me give you another more serious and
compelling reason for this, and that is that we all shoud start
to take our long term health much more seriously than we do at
present.

At least that is my humble opinion. Did you know for instance
that current statistics reveal that 75% of Americans are
overweight and 40% are obese. That is just in the US, and I am
prepared to hazard an educated guess that the rest of the
developed world is not far behind. For those who desire to lose
weight and obtain optimal health therefore, it can be
overwhelming trying to figure out where to start.

>From the Atkins Diet to the South Beach Diet, from low fat to
low carb diets, there are numerous weight-loss plans to choose
from. In addition, given conflicting information as to what
works best, it can be difficult deciding what to do.

For those who have tried many diet plans with no success, it
becomes more difficult and frustrating. Many people forget that
a diet might work wonders for their friend but won’t work well
for them. This is not necessarily because the diet is “bad”, but
because each body reacts differently. However, there is a way to
lose weight that is easy, fast, and doesn’t involve deprivation
or calorie counting.

It is important to address some background information about
body genetics and why weight loss can be difficult before I
start to discuss weight loss tips.

At the start of any diet, it is important to note that each
person has a different body build. Some people are short and
stout, while others are tall and thin. Some have big hips and
shoulders, and others are short and very muscular. Genetics can
determine body shape and a person’s natural build just as it can
do eye color, hair color, skin color, and so on.

The good news is that genetics do not determine whether or not
one will be fat, but will determine one’s body shape.

This means that not every woman can expect to be tall and thin
like a Hollywood actress or supermodel such as Tyra Banks. Not
every man can expect to be defined and muscular like The Rock.
The goal really, in my opionion, is to be at a comfortable
weight for one’s body shape and to feel good about it.

Having said all that, why is it that people are overweight! I
have listed ten of the most common reasons below:-

1. Slow metabolism - People who are overweight have a
hard time “burning off” their intake of food. As a result the
fat is stored up in the body, rather than used.

2. Emotional eating - Those who struggle with weight
often eat when stressed, or when other emotional upheavals are
happening in their life.

3. Hormonal imbalances - This does mainly apply to the
ladies, (complex creatures that we are!).

4. Eating portions - We can all be guilty of the syndrome
that I like to call “greed not need”. So watch out for those
portion sizes.

5. A build up of toxins in the body - This can be due to
too much junk food, candies, sodas, too much coffee, these can
all contriubute to this.

6. Eating too late - Late-night eating can cause food to
convert to fat a lot more easily, as well as making sleep more
difficult.

7. A high susceptibility to growth hormones - These are
the hormones which are given to animals to help them grow faster
and larger. Some meat and dairy can have some residual growth
hormones. These hormones can sometimes result in increased fat
storage.

8. Not eating breakfast - This really does make your
metabolism slow and sluggish.

9. Numerous diets - Going from diet to diet has a
negative impact on the metabolism and causes weight loss to be
much more difficult.

10. Food ingredients - The reasons why are amazing and
beyond the scope of this article.

Here Are Seven Simple Steps For Easy Weight Loss

Now that there is a better understanding of body genetics, and
why people have a tendency to be overweight, here are my tips
for fast easy weight loss.

#1: Drink some water first thing in the morning. Ideally you
should drink eight ounces of distilled water, bottled water, or
filtered water (not tap water).

#2: Eat a big breakfast. Suggested foods to choose from are
apples, bananas, rye bread with no sugar, plain yogurt, tuna,
tomatoes, carrots, peppers, raw honey, and such like.

#3: Drink distilled water throughout the day: I recommend that
you try and drink at least eight glasses per day. #4: Walk
non-stop one hour each day. This doesn’t have to be power
walking, just walk at your own pace. Walking is one of the best
forms of exercise you know!

#5: Try and stop eating after 6:00 PM. This is very hard for
many people, but do the best you can. You will be surprised at
how much you benefit from this.

#6: Do a candida cleanse. Candida is yeast overgrowth in the
colon that can cause all kinds of health problems. Check online
for “Candida Cleanse” or go to your local health food store.

#7: Do a colon cleanse: This cleanse cleans out the digestive
system, which is clogged and sluggish in many overweight people.
Once again, check online or go to your local health food store.

More and more people worldwide are becoming overweight. Extra
weight can result in many health issues and negatively impact
your emotional state and self-esteem. However for those
struggling with this problem, there is hope, because you can
lose it and keep it off if you really want to.

Now that you have a understanding of body genetics and why you
might be overweight, why not take some positive action today!

Commit to trying at least a few of the steps, you will be glad
that you did.

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