Most people could stand to lose a few pounds, but most don't really put in the effort to do so. If you've got some weight loss to commit to, look over the following article; it can help point you in the right direction and keep you there.
1. Set realistic goals. You may read about amazing miracles in weight loss in magazines or online, but in reality, it's a long road. Set your sights on a manageable number and break that down into healthy and manageable goals you can work toward every week.
2. Adhere to a high-quality healthy diet. Stock your home with fresh fruits and vegetables and other items that contribute to a healthy and trim body. Plan meals a week in advance so you don't ever end up ad libbing at the last minute with something high in fat and calories. The healthier your intentions are to begin with, the more likely you are to eat well wherever you are, and it all contributes to greater weight loss.
3. Cut out everything bad for you. You already know the foods you eat too much of or shouldn't be having at all: soda, chips, prepared foods and other things high in fat, sugar and calories. Avoid turning to food for emotional-sustenance too; people tend to reach for those types of foods when they are feeling down or have reasons to feel sorry for themselves. Hold your head higher and raise the standard!
4. Don't stay still for too long; move around once an hour. Regular exercise is crucial to weight loss efforts, but so is sitting around all day. Even if you hit the gym three or four times a week, the time you spend idle can counteract all your healthy efforts. If you sit at a computer all day for work, get up and stretch frequently. If you are going to allow yourself to watch TV or play video games for any length of time, break it up with a few laps around the living room.
5. Try nuts for snacks and replace sandwiches with soup. Little things will add up big; try eliminating as much bread from your menu as possible. Soup is a great substitute for sandwiches and contains a lot of wholesome and nutritious ingredients. Snacking on things that pack a healthy punch like almonds will not only reduce caloric-intake, but they will make it easier for your body to manage weight. Think of different ways you can change-up your eating habits that will work with your dieting efforts instead of against it.
6. Stay committed to your plan and end-goal. No matter how painful it may seem to keep resisting cheesecake, it's really worth it for you in the end. Every once in a while, it's okay to nibble a little bit of something decadent, but limit your indulgences and eventually you will see results. It is really unfair that all the best tasting foods are the highest in calories, but your self-discipline with food will pay off beautifully when you finally reach your desired size in jeans!
Don't sell yourself short: you deserve to be a healthy weight and stop hating the way you look in the mirror! Make a plan and a promise to yourself to see it through. Before long you will be wondering how you ever survived on Rocky Road and pizza for all those years and finally be happy with who you are!
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