Weight Loss The Smart Way


by Brandon H. Masters - Date: 2007-06-06 - Word Count: 660 Share This!

Starting the newest fad diet is not a good way of losing weight and keeping it off. While all the diets on TV and in the health magazines may look tempting, diets that claim to help you lose weight quickly rarely help you keep it off.

Instead consider these tried and true weight loss methods:

• Eat up, but on the right foods. It's not how much you eat, but what you eat that is going to make the difference in dieting and keeping the weight off. The more you can switch yourself to a healthy diet, the more you will get your body used to and waiting for foods that are better for you in the long run. Foods to add to your diet are those that are high in fiber. These foods should include vegetables, fruits, beans and whole grain items. In addition to being able to get more of these foods for the same number of calories that you would get a small portion of other foods, high fiber foods also are harder for your body to completely break down. That means you won't be absorbing all the calories from them, and some of those calories will pass right through and be eliminated in your next bowel movement.

• Menu Plan. The more you prepare yourself for what you are going to eat in the coming days the more likely you are to actually stick to the plan. Instead of randomly selecting your meals each day, write out a menu plan so you know what you will be eating and not be tempted to deviate from the diet. This will also keep you from buying items you don't need at the grocery store.

• Eat Carbohydrates. Many people think they need to completely avoid carbohydrates in order to be on a diet, but this is not the case. Some carbohydrates are very healthy. Think about the foods you are always told to eat. Some of them are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Those are all carbohydrates. The key with carbohydrates is picking the right ones to eat. Choose carbohydrates that are high in fiber. In addition to aiding in weight loss, the fiber in those carbohydrates can help your body fight a number of ailments including heart disease and cancer.

• Eat Every Meal. Many people think if they skip a meal here and there it will help them lose weight. But that's not the way your body works. Instead, when you stop eating meals, your body may think you are starving and that you can't get food. That sets processes in motion to keep all the energy it can so it can sustain life. Instead, you should actually be eating more meals every day. 5 to 6 small meals every day keep food going in to your body regularly, letting it know that you have a steady supply of food coming and that it can let go of extra resources.

• Keep a Glass of Water Nearby. You've always been told to drink a lot of water every day. It's very important for your body to have enough water to complete its tasks. Studies show that the best way to keep your body operating in top shape is to drink half your body weight in ounces of water every day.

• Journal Your Eating. Unless you keep track, you may not even know what you are eating every day. Often people grab quick snacks and an extra bite of something and don't realize how many calories they are adding to their daily intake. One way to know what you're really eating is to have a journal that you keep with you and jot down everything that goes into your mouth.

• Create an Exercise Schedule. Exercise will up your metabolism. Upped metabolism will increase your weight loss. And that speedy metabolism is what burns fat off. The best way to exercise is to set a schedule of 30 minute exercise sets at least three times a week.


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Brandon H. Masters is a health enthusiast, researcher and veteran of the Natural Products industry. He is devoted to educating others on the benefits of weight management using natural solutions including a balanced diet. weight loss information Your Article Search Directory : Find in Articles

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