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Please Nathalie take away from me now…
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Almost
everybody, at some point in their life, has experienced weight-related
problems. Most of us, women
and men alike, are not content with what we
see. We feel that unless we are wafer thin like the models and
celebrities we see on television and magazines, we will never be
attractive and beautiful.
On the other hand, there are
an increasing number of obese individuals across the world. Becoming
overweight has become a trend in both the West and East hemispheres. The
increasing popularity of processed and fast foods have exacerbated the
obesity situation.
There are many diseases related to
being
overweight, such as hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, coronary
heart disease, to name a few. Thus, you need to find ways to incorporate
weight loss activities and good eating habits to our daily routine.
Before
you start any type of diet, however, you need to go to a physician
first. The doctor will tell you if your weight loss plan is appropriate
for your health condition. Furthermore, the physician will also assist
you in determining if you really need to lose weight and how much weight
you need to shed. Many people develop eating disorders because they do
not visit a doctor before drastically changing their eating habits and
starting a diet plan.
If you want to lose weight fast, healthy and permanently, you need to follow the tips below.
Maintain a balanced diet
The reason why many people are
overweight is partly due to an unbalanced diet. If you eat too much from
one food group, you won't be able to get the vitamins and nutrients
that your body need.
A balanced diet is composed of
protein, dairy food, a little bit of fat from healthy oil, fruit and
vegetables, and good carbohydrates -- at least 5 portions every day.
Many professionals suggest a diet that is composed of mostly
carbohydrate, moderate protein intake, and a little bit of fat.
However,
there are many diets espousing a huge amount of protein intake and a
dramatic decrease in carbohydrates. Before you apply such diets to your
daily routine, you need to talk with a physician first. This
high-protein diet may not be ideal for some people, such as those with
kidney disease.
Increase servings of fruit and vegetables
Fruits and
vegetables are good sources of vitamins and minerals that our body need.
Such food supplies us with vitamin A that is good for our eyes, vitamin
C that boosts our immune system, beta-carotene that helps protects our
body from the damage of free radicals, and nutrients.
Most
fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and low calorie, so they also
help clean our colon and make us feel fuller. Canned fruits and
vegetables are acceptable; however, there is no substitute for the
real thing....
Don't skip breakfast
Even
if you are in a hurry or late for work or school, you need to grab a
bite. It would be better if your breakfast is healthy - probably an
apple, oatmeal and a glass of nonfat milk.
If you miss
breakfast, you most probably will feel hungrier the rest of the day. In
order for our body function properly, we need energy from the food we
eat. If you skip breakfast, or a meal or two, your body's metabolism
will slow down to compensate for the lack of energy supply.
More
often than not, people who skip meals, particularly the first meal of
the day, will binge later in the day. So, even if you skipped breakfast,
you will have a tendency to eat a lot during lunch or dinner.
Stay away from junk food and sugar-loaded drinks
Try
eliminating junk food and soda from your diet for a week or two, and
you will surely feel and see the difference. Maybe the reason why it is
called junk food is due to its poor nutritional value. Try looking at a
junk food's label, not only is it full of saturated fat, but also
usually high in salt or sugar, or both.
Aside from
water, most of the things you drink are also loaded with calories. Soda
and sweetened fruit juices are mainly sugar. Thus, no matter how little
you eat, but if you still drink lots of soda and sweetened beverages,
you will still continue to gain weight.
Start exercising
Many
of us spend an extended number of hours in our offices. We get stuck
sitting down in front of the computer for more than eight hours. When we
get home, we spend another hour or two to check e-mails and chat with
friends. Thus, we don't expend most of the calories from the food we eat
and those excess calories go straight to our belly, arms and thighs.
If
you want to increase your metabolism, you must start exercising. Brisk
walking is a good way to start your exercise routine. If you do not have
time to go to the gym, you need to find ways to increase your
activities. Try sports activities that you will enjoy - boxing,
badminton, or spelunking. There are many to fat burning activities to
choose from.
The tips above will not let you lose 10
pounds overnight. However, in the long run, such changes will help you
become healthier and fitter. The
weight loss you will experience will be more permanent.
Don't skip breakfast
Even if you are in a hurry or late for work or school, you need to grab a bite. It would be better if your breakfast is healthy - probably an apple, oatmeal and a glass of nonfat milk.
If you miss breakfast, you most probably will feel hungrier the rest of the day. In order for our body function properly, we need energy from the food we eat. If you skip breakfast, or a meal or two, your body's metabolism will slow down to compensate for the lack of energy supply.
More often than not, people who skip meals, particularly the first meal of the day, will binge later in the day. So, even if you skipped breakfast, you will have a tendency to eat a lot during lunch or dinner.
Stay away from junk food and sugar-loaded drinks
Try eliminating junk food and soda from your diet for a week or two, and you will surely feel and see the difference. Maybe the reason why it is called junk food is due to its poor nutritional value. Try looking at a junk food's label, not only is it full of saturated fat, but also usually high in salt or sugar, or both.
Aside from water, most of the things you drink are also loaded with calories. Soda and sweetened fruit juices are mainly sugar. Thus, no matter how little you eat, but if you still drink lots of soda and sweetened beverages, you will still continue to gain weight.
Start exercising
Many of us spend an extended number of hours in our offices. We get stuck sitting down in front of the computer for more than eight hours. When we get home, we spend another hour or two to check e-mails and chat with friends. Thus, we don't expend most of the calories from the food we eat and those excess calories go straight to our belly, arms and thighs.
If you want to increase your metabolism, you must start exercising. Brisk walking is a good way to start your exercise routine. If you do not have time to go to the gym, you need to find ways to increase your activities. Try sports activities that you will enjoy - boxing, badminton, or spelunking. There are many to fat burning activities to choose from.
The tips above will not let you lose 10 pounds overnight. However, in the long run, such changes will help you become healthier and fitter. The
weight loss you will experience will be more permanent.
About The Author
Dr Nathalie Fiset is a family doctor and a certified hypnotherapist. For more information go to: http://www.reachyouridealweight.com
http://www.aperfectharmony.com
http://www.a-1hypnosis.com.
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