By now you probably realize that I'm not a huge fan of fad diets.
I'm also not into the latest super-extreme workout routine. Of course
you can lose weight following these diets or exercise routines, but they
all miss the point.
The point is that there are a few very basic things you can do to live healthier and keep the weight off. Practicing these lifestyle habits are the best way to lose weight, hands down. Use them as a base and add
whatever you want on top of them.
Bust Your Stress
x x x
Believe it or not, stress makes you fat. If you have too much stress and you're not coping with it in healthy ways, you'll find it impossible to take off the pounds.
First of all, stress releases hormones in your body that affect your metabolism. When you get stressed, you get a burst of adrenaline and your body needs energy for that. Your metabolism speeds up to supply it and then leaves you feeling drained afterward.
The result is a roller coaster ride for your body. It can lead to weight gain directly or indirectly. Lots of people get cravings for food, especially food of the sugary variety, when they feel stressed. It's one of the main causes of overeating.
Portion Sizes
You can pretty much eat anything you want as long as you eat reasonable portion sizes. Unfortunately, we live in a super-sized culture, and the biggest extra-large is always the best deal.
Take a look at your computer mouse. Did you know that that's a reasonable portion size of meat for one meal? How many restaurants do you know that serve you a steak that size!?
When you understand portion sizes, it's like a huge bite or reality sandwich. Like I've just done, learn to associate appropriate portion sizes with objects. Pretty soon, you'll be sharing restaurant meals and saving even more!
You can also control portion size by eating more slowly. One way to do this is to put your fork down after you take each bite. Have a conversation while eating or drink water to help you fill up.
Eating Times
The times when you eat have a tremendous effect on your metabolism. If you eat a heavy supper or do any late night snacking, you're probably putting on pounds and keeping them. Your metabolism slows down while you're sleeping and the calories turn into fat cells.
Try eating a big breakfast, a big lunch and a small dinner. That way, you use all of those calories throughout the day and you don't get a whole bunch right before you go to sleep.
Watch out for Additives
When you're at the supermarket, look closely at ingredients labels and see if there are any additives. Additives are chemicals added to food to give it flavor or bulk, and most of them give you bulk as well. Avoid products that contain them and choose all-natural ones instead.
I've just given you four extremely simple tips that will lay the groundwork for your successful weight loss plan. Try these out before you spend too much on the latest fad product.
The point is that there are a few very basic things you can do to live healthier and keep the weight off. Practicing these lifestyle habits are the best way to lose weight, hands down. Use them as a base and add
whatever you want on top of them.
Bust Your Stress
x x x
Believe it or not, stress makes you fat. If you have too much stress and you're not coping with it in healthy ways, you'll find it impossible to take off the pounds.
First of all, stress releases hormones in your body that affect your metabolism. When you get stressed, you get a burst of adrenaline and your body needs energy for that. Your metabolism speeds up to supply it and then leaves you feeling drained afterward.
The result is a roller coaster ride for your body. It can lead to weight gain directly or indirectly. Lots of people get cravings for food, especially food of the sugary variety, when they feel stressed. It's one of the main causes of overeating.
Portion Sizes
You can pretty much eat anything you want as long as you eat reasonable portion sizes. Unfortunately, we live in a super-sized culture, and the biggest extra-large is always the best deal.
Take a look at your computer mouse. Did you know that that's a reasonable portion size of meat for one meal? How many restaurants do you know that serve you a steak that size!?
When you understand portion sizes, it's like a huge bite or reality sandwich. Like I've just done, learn to associate appropriate portion sizes with objects. Pretty soon, you'll be sharing restaurant meals and saving even more!
You can also control portion size by eating more slowly. One way to do this is to put your fork down after you take each bite. Have a conversation while eating or drink water to help you fill up.
Eating Times
The times when you eat have a tremendous effect on your metabolism. If you eat a heavy supper or do any late night snacking, you're probably putting on pounds and keeping them. Your metabolism slows down while you're sleeping and the calories turn into fat cells.
Try eating a big breakfast, a big lunch and a small dinner. That way, you use all of those calories throughout the day and you don't get a whole bunch right before you go to sleep.
Watch out for Additives
When you're at the supermarket, look closely at ingredients labels and see if there are any additives. Additives are chemicals added to food to give it flavor or bulk, and most of them give you bulk as well. Avoid products that contain them and choose all-natural ones instead.
I've just given you four extremely simple tips that will lay the groundwork for your successful weight loss plan. Try these out before you spend too much on the latest fad product.
Madison Hall is the owner of FatLossSecrets.net.
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