Seasons Greetings From Super Weight Loss Reviews!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous new year. I hope that 2009 will be the best year ever for you.

In my recent ezine article How to Lose Weight After Christmas and the Holiday Season I explained that over the holiday season you should relax the rules and indulge in a few of the Christmas goodies and enjoy yourself. In the new year when all the festivities are over and things are back to normal, you can then begin your weight loss diet.

The problem that most people have when embarking on a weight loss diet is that they tend to think of it as some sort of punishment that must be endured. A lot of people who are overweight (or just think they are overweight) tend to have a very poor self image and a low self esteem. Therefore when they decide to try and lose some weight they think they will have to half starve themselves and suffer in order to obtain any benefits.

This really is entirely the wrong way to go about any weight loss diet. Whatever your shape or size, whether you need to lose just a few pounds or whether you need to lose a lot of weight, just remember you are a unique individual and beautiful in your own way. Human beings come in all shapes and sizes. Wouldn't the world be a very boring place if we were all the same!

Just begin your weight loss diet slowly and make a few minor adjustments to your eating habits. If you have a sweet tooth, try and gradually reduce your sugar intake. Cut out fizzy cola drinks. Do you realize just how much sugar goes into a can of cola? - approximately 7 1/2 teaspoonfuls!

One way to reduce your sweet tooth is to drink some hot water with a couple of teaspoons of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar each morning.

Cut down on the chocolate bars and sweets, try eating some dried fruit and nuts and seeds instead. Eat more fresh fruit and vegetables too.

Eat 3 healthy well balanced meals (including breakfast) each day and try not to eat between meals. If you do feel hungry between meals, why not try eating one of those cereal bars instead of something sweet and fattening.

Remember to take some form of exercise too. Just going for a brisk walk will do you lots of good. Make it a habit to walk (or run) up the stairs instead of taking the lift. If you are feeling energetic, aerobic exercises are also very good and will quickly get you back into shape.

So relax the rules and enjoy yourself this Christmas and over the holiday season. But don't go too mad! In the new year when you are ready, just begin making some minor alternations to your eating habits and lifestyle and gradually you will begin to see some weight loss and will also feel much better overall.

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Next year I will be giving away a brand new weight loss E-Book, so stay tuned and watch out for that too!

Until then, once again I wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year!

Your Sleeping Pattern Could Be Making You Fat

Do you realize that your sleeping pattern could be affecting your weight? Some people have erratic sleep patterns and are not getting enough sleep. This in turn could be the reason for weight gain. When you are over tired you tend to eat more. This is because when you are feeling fatigued your energy level is at a low level and are therefore the tendency is to eat more in attempt to boost your energy. This could easily become a vicious circle, whereby lack of sleep can cause the body to become less efficient and to store more fat.

People who do shift work are more prone to weight problems. This is because they are sleeping at different times of the day and their eating patterns are irregular which leads to poor digestion and bad eating habits.

Trying to get more sleep and thereby boosting energy levels and reducing the need to over eat, could be one simple way to maintain your weight and reduce the need to go on a diet.

Taking more exercise, even if it is just something simple like leaving the car at home and walking more will also help. Reducing sugar intake and cutting down on cakes and chocolate will also help. Drinking more water will also be beneficial as water will help to rehydrate your whole body and make you feel less hungry.

Therefore getting enough sleep plays a very important part in maintaining your weight and staying fit and healthy.