Weight Loss Tips
Weight Loss Tips with a Plan That Works for YOU!
So many people in the US are fighting weight challenges that it is hard to know someone who is not. Losing weight is one issue; it is keeping the weight off that is the real challenge. When our weight goes up and down like a yo-yo, it is not good for your health. As always, anyone with any health conditions such as diabetes, heart conditions or other serious conditions need to check with the private physicians and keep them advised of their plans and progress. All weight loss plans should be under their physicians advice.
Common Sense Weight Loss Tips:
Obviously the first principle of any weight loss program is to take in fewer calories than the body requires but this must be balanced with not going so low as to kick in the metabolic ’starvation’ mode that we all have. Normally the first 2 to 4 weeks anyone can lose weight fairly easily. Eat less than the body is using and increase activity.
People normally are their most motivated in the beginning. Starting anything is easier than maintain the momentum.
This is where a weight loss support system can really be helpful. Having others to exchange ideas with, motivate each other and yet keep things honest. It is so easy to kid yourself on what you are eating or how much you are exercising. Keeping a journal will really help you keep track of how you are doing on a day to day basis. Not just what you are eating, calories, watching fats, how much water is being consumed, but more important at times, what are you thinking or feeling. What kicked you into an over eating episode if journal will help. You and your support team can start to spot trigger points and find other solutions for them and ways to head of trouble before you are in it. Sharing receipts and shopping ideas, how to handle situations can all be talked about in your support group.
More weight loss tips:
It is the same with exercise. Increasing body activity on a regular basis is critical. Start out at whatever level you are at and then plan a weekly increase. Go for aerobic exercise, strength training and also flexibly (like yoga). Some people can keep up an actual exercise program alone but almost everyone needs a buddy or a group. It is so much easier to go walking for example with a friend or two but when alone, oh so easy to find reasons not to go. Sound familiar?
It is very helpful to write out your goals and list some benefits for your success. Plans some rewards for key successes along the way. And yes, NOT food rewards. Some fun things to do. Again try to include in a friend or spouse for celebrating your weight loss success.
Tana Hamiter – Goes Green Mentor
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