If you are trying to lose weight, then you are not alone. Talk of obesity epidemics seem to be all over the news and commercials breaks are littered with slimming products and dieting aids. But do any of them work?
I don't know about that, but I do know that there is one simple solution to lose weight. Its relatively simple, reduce your intake of calories and do more exercise. Its sounds simple, but as many of you know in reality it can be harder to achieve.
So how can we make it easier?
Well, the main problem that people have when trying to lose weight is the feeling of hunger. When you get hunger pangs, it can be very difficult to ignore them. One trick you can try to reduce them however, is to drink water. Just take a sip of water everytime you get a hunger pang, and it should ease it.
The theory behind this is that people can't tell the difference between hunger and thirst signals. So before you start to snack, reach for a glass of water. It is recommended that you should drink around 8 glasses a day.
Dieting doesn't have to be boring. There are lots of tasty things you can eat when on a diet. For example, if you have a sweet tooth, you can try eating fit instead of sweets. Fruit contains natural sugars that are better for your health. They are also rich in vitamins.
Eating lots of fibre is another way to reduce the feeling of hunger. It leaves you feeling fuller for longer. You may have heard this claim on cereals, this is because they mostly contain high amount so fibre. But make sure you avoid the ones loaded with sugar. Try to find a variety of sugar-free muesli. You may think that all muesli is sugar free, but check out the label for hidden ingredients.
Eating lots of vegetables is a great way to get fibre without consuming too many calories.
Exercise doesn't have to be boring either. Try something fun, like a dance class or ice skating. You would be surprised at the amount of calories you burn doing this.
You don't have to make too much of a drastic change to your lifestyle to achieve your weight loss goals. Little changes you make everyday will add up, and before you know it you will be several pounds, or even stones lighter.
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