Everyone who decides to diet must understand that you have to reduce calories and increase metabolism. That being said, check out these weight loss tips to getting the maximum benefit out of your plan!
Even the most well-laid plans can quickly dissolve if you can’t see the bigger picture about how your body functions and what it needs. These tips will provide a great guide for how to get the most out of your diet and make lifestyle changes for the better.
1. Water, Water Everywhere
This is one of the KEYS to losing weight. Get rid of that soda and drink 8, 8 ounces glasses of water every day; that’s 64 ounces of water each day. Water provides the release of fat from your body and also keeps you hydrated and healthy. Your skin will also benefit from the insurgence of H2O!
2. Increase The Number Of Meals
You heard right. Your body cannot digest or metabolize the typical “3 meals a day” portions and therefore increases fat storage. When you reduce your food portions by at least half and eat more frequently each day, your body is able to burn calories much easier. So the rule of thumb is — 6 small portions each day with 3 being a main meal and 3 being smaller snack-type meals.
3. More Protein
Protein is essential for your body to function properly. Include low fat protein. A good balance to keep healthy and they taste great! Proteins help your body metabolize and burn fat fast. Here are some protein foods to eat.
Lean meats
Seafood
Soy
Low-fat dairy, cottage cheese, tofu
Eggs
Nuts and seeds, lentils, walnuts, almonds
4. Reduce Calories
Reduce calories methodically and slowly so that your body can acclimate to the new changes in your diet program. Any extreme reductions will actually lower your metabolism and not give you the results you want. Eliminate a few high fat and caloric foods each week until your body gets used to the lack of calories in your diet.
5. Moderate Exercise
As you begin your program you may want to radically increase your exercise routine; DON’T. Your body needs time to settle in to the new routine so take it easy and plan a well-rounded workout.
6. Lift Weights
Using weights in your workout program will really boost the amount of calories and fat that your body is able to burn. Plus it will increase your muscle mass that also burns calories!
7. Rotate Activities
Workouts can become very challenging when you repeat the same exercises every day, so we recommend that you switch it up and create a plan that keeps you engaged by doing different routines each day. Schedule a walk early in the morning, then perhaps you can swim at noon and use the bicycle in the evening. Spreading out your workout will keep your metabolism balanced and provide a change of scenery each day.
8. Avoid Alcohol
ALL alcohol is loaded with sugar, carbs and calories! Everything you want to eliminate from your diet plan. All those calories add up and replace your normal requirement each day. Alcohol also inhibits the body’s ability to burn fat.
9. Experiment with A “Low Glycemic Index” [GI] Diet
Eating “Low GI” foods such as grains, fruits, veggies, meat and dairy will assist your body in burning fats and calories fast and they are nutritious and taste great.
10. Pamper Yourself
No matter what diet program you choose, please treat yourself at least once each week to one of your favorite indulgences! Yes, allow yourself to have chocolate if that’s your fave. Or serve up that ice cream you adore. It’s OK to treat yourself and should be included in your weekly menus and these weight loss tips above!
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