Saturday 18 April 2009

5 Really Simple Super Easy Weight Loss Tips

Most people when they want to lose weight defeat themselves before they even begin. They focus on how difficult it is going to be, how much they will suffer and how deprived they will feel having to give up all their favourite food. They then proceed to think about yummy chocolate bars and how good they taste and oh those delicious but high in fat chips and burgers.

But really losing weight doesn't have to be that difficult nor so drastic.

Tip 1 - Set Realistic Goals

If you are not used to exercising, then planning 1 hour at the gym every day is going to be way to much. The best thing to do is to start off slowly and build up gradually. Start with baby steps. Aim to spend 10 minutes every day just doing very basic exercises. Alternatively go for a brisk walk for ten minutes every day. After say one week, increase to 20 minutes per day, then the following week, increase to 30 minutes per day and so on until you reach a level you are comfortable with.

Tip 2 - Cut Down on the Junk Food

Notice I said cut down and not cut out. Just try and cut down on the junk food during the week and at the weekend allow yourself a couple of treats. If you suddenly cut out junk food altogether, you will probably end up feeling deprived, miserably and will keep focusing on the food you are craving. This could lead to you giving way to temptation and having a binge. So allow yourself a treat or two now and again but be sensible about it.

Tip 3 - Replace Sugary Snacks With Dried Fruit

If you replace sugary snacks like cakes and chocolate bars with dried fruit, you will decrease your sugar cravings. Dried fruit is full of vitamins and is very easy to eat. Try dried apricots, apples, bananas and pears. Dried cranberries are also delicious.

Tip 4 - Eat 3 Meals a Day

Don't skip meals thinking it will help you to lose weight as the effects will be minimal and short lived. When you cut down on food your body will go into starvation mode and your metabolism will slow down. Instead eat 3 healthy meals a day at regular intervals as this will speed up your metabolism, keep you feeling full during the day and help avoid snacking in between meals.

Tip 5 - Learn to Love Yourself

This may seem strange advice for weight loss, but a lot of people have low self esteem, which in turn could lead to comfort eating and weight gain. Make a list of all your good qualities. If you really find this difficult, ask your best friend or close family members to help. Then focus on all your good point and not on the negative side. You will feel so much better about yourself for doing this.

If you follow these 5 really simple super easy weight loss tips, in no time at all you will feel great and be super slim and sexy.

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