Every day, we see celebrities on tv who have lost a ton of weight almost overnight. We rush out and buy the product hoping to achieve the same results. No matter what these ads promise, there is no overnight solution to weight loss. If you really want to lose weight and keep it off you must be willing to put in the time and effort necessary to achieve results.
Know That You Reach Your Goal
You have to believe that you can lose the weight.
Belief is as much of a necessity as changing your diet and developing an exercise routine. The chances of you successfully completing a weight loss program without believing strongly that you can are slim to none.
Write down the reasons it is important for you to lose weight. Once that is done, decide on the total amount of weight that you will lose and vow to hit that number. No matter what obstacles come your way promise yourself that you will not quit until you hit your goal.
Staying on track is going to require you to stay positive. Feed your mind daily with motivational quotes, affirmations and the success stories of other people who have successfully lost weight. If you have one bad day don't let it discourage you. Just dust it off and get right back on track.
The beginning of any weight loss program is usually pretty tough. This is because you are doing the right things but not seeing immediate results. If you give it time and stick with it for a solid month or two you will start to see your energy level skyrocket, the scale drop and your body take on a whole new form. This is when it starts to get easier because you like what you see and want to make it even better.
Stay Hydrated
Our bodies need to be continually hydrated with water to perform at peak capacity.
Water is like fertilizer for our bodies. We need it to help our body function efficiently.
When your body is being properly hydrated, it will alleviate the bloating feeling because it can release the water it has been storing.
You can also utilize water to help you eat less. Having a glass prior to eating a meal will leave less room in your stomach and therefore cause you to eat less food.
Start Working Out
For successful and long term weight loss exercise needs to be a part of the equation. Even though you may be able to lose weight without it, it will be difficult to sustain long term.
If the thought of exercise makes you panic start out with something simple like walking and gradually add in other exercises. Do whatever exercise you want as long as it motivates you to get up off the couch and start moving.
For maximum benefit work out 5 days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes.
As your health and physical ability improve, try exercises such as Zumba, taebo and swimming. These exercises tend to burn larger amounts of calories.
Remember exercise is not only key for weight loss but it also helps to improve your overall health.
Eat 5 Or 6 Small Meals Daily
Rather than having 3 large meals daily, break that down into 5 or 6 smaller meals. This will help you stay full and eliminate the need to snack.
If your goal is to take in no more than 1500 calories per day you have to make sure all your small meals combined do not exceed this number.
Learning to plan out your meals can be challenging in the beginning. Until you get the hang of prepare your normal 3 meals and cut them in half.
Do Not Deprive Yourself Of Sleep
When you dont get enough rest it alters the bodys hormone levels. Ghrelin is the hormone that regulates hunger in the body and when sleep deprived causes an increase in appetite.
It has been proven that the ideal amount of sleep for most individuals is seven to eight hours. Anything less than this can slow down your metabolism.
To get a better nights sleep try not to drink anything with caffeine at least 3 hours before bed time.
Following these 5 tips can have a dramatic impact on your weight loss results.
Know That You Reach Your Goal
You have to believe that you can lose the weight.
Belief is as much of a necessity as changing your diet and developing an exercise routine. The chances of you successfully completing a weight loss program without believing strongly that you can are slim to none.
Write down the reasons it is important for you to lose weight. Once that is done, decide on the total amount of weight that you will lose and vow to hit that number. No matter what obstacles come your way promise yourself that you will not quit until you hit your goal.
Staying on track is going to require you to stay positive. Feed your mind daily with motivational quotes, affirmations and the success stories of other people who have successfully lost weight. If you have one bad day don't let it discourage you. Just dust it off and get right back on track.
The beginning of any weight loss program is usually pretty tough. This is because you are doing the right things but not seeing immediate results. If you give it time and stick with it for a solid month or two you will start to see your energy level skyrocket, the scale drop and your body take on a whole new form. This is when it starts to get easier because you like what you see and want to make it even better.
Stay Hydrated
Our bodies need to be continually hydrated with water to perform at peak capacity.
Water is like fertilizer for our bodies. We need it to help our body function efficiently.
When your body is being properly hydrated, it will alleviate the bloating feeling because it can release the water it has been storing.
You can also utilize water to help you eat less. Having a glass prior to eating a meal will leave less room in your stomach and therefore cause you to eat less food.
Start Working Out
For successful and long term weight loss exercise needs to be a part of the equation. Even though you may be able to lose weight without it, it will be difficult to sustain long term.
If the thought of exercise makes you panic start out with something simple like walking and gradually add in other exercises. Do whatever exercise you want as long as it motivates you to get up off the couch and start moving.
For maximum benefit work out 5 days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes.
As your health and physical ability improve, try exercises such as Zumba, taebo and swimming. These exercises tend to burn larger amounts of calories.
Remember exercise is not only key for weight loss but it also helps to improve your overall health.
Eat 5 Or 6 Small Meals Daily
Rather than having 3 large meals daily, break that down into 5 or 6 smaller meals. This will help you stay full and eliminate the need to snack.
If your goal is to take in no more than 1500 calories per day you have to make sure all your small meals combined do not exceed this number.
Learning to plan out your meals can be challenging in the beginning. Until you get the hang of prepare your normal 3 meals and cut them in half.
Do Not Deprive Yourself Of Sleep
When you dont get enough rest it alters the bodys hormone levels. Ghrelin is the hormone that regulates hunger in the body and when sleep deprived causes an increase in appetite.
It has been proven that the ideal amount of sleep for most individuals is seven to eight hours. Anything less than this can slow down your metabolism.
To get a better nights sleep try not to drink anything with caffeine at least 3 hours before bed time.
Following these 5 tips can have a dramatic impact on your weight loss results.
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