There is no equality among dieters. We like different foods, have different reasons that we are overweight and have different amounts of weight to lose.
That is why the term "lose weight fast" can mean such different things to each of us. This means we need a clearer goal so that we have a better chance of success in our dieting endeavors.
Along with reading this article, make sure you write down what you expect to achieve. Make sure you use your own personal opinions and not those of others.
Then take a good honest look at them and make sure they are realistic for you. You are the only one who can judge this. You know your strengths and weaknesses. Play to your strengths and be careful not to set things up so that you overwhelm your weaknesses.
It is better to be a little more conservative with your diet to make your goals realistic.
That said, let's get under way.
1) Trade in your junk food menu for high quality food
1) Swap the junk food for real food
Merely moving away from this type of food will go a long way towards getting rid of those unwanted pounds.
Chasing the high-fibers and complex carbohydrates in the food stores is a good move. Also spend most of your time around the outer parts of the stores. This is where the fresh fruits and vegetables hang out.
Raising your metabolism is one of the real secrets of effective weight loss. Consuming these types of quality foods will have your metabolism quickly moving in the right direction.
This one change alone will have your waistline showing you its appreciation in the mirror every morning.
You'll be amazed at the difference in the waistline you'll create with this one change alone.
2) Drink lots of water
To actually figure out your water requirement accurately is difficult. But there is a quick and easy formula which does perform better than the old "8 ounces" recommendation. Take your weight in pounds and divide that by two to get approximately your daily water requirement in ounces.
To calculate your water intake this way, accounts for the differences in how much people weigh. So this formula shows that the old "8 ounces" recommendation is good for a person weighing 128 pounds. A heavier person will need to drink more and a lighter person less.
3) Control your food portions.
3) Portion control
If you are used to eating really large portions, try either reducing your portions by 10 to 20 percent, or restrict yourself to eating "low impact" foods. Tomatoes, celery, cabbage, apples and grapefruits are examples of great choices for larger portions.
Diets are blown on a regular basis because people crack under the stress of constant constraint. So don't take this step lightly . . . it can save your diet.
This is really important. Many people blow their diets because it is extremely difficult to continually live under the pressure of a typical diet.
Give yourself a "free" day and eat what you want. Want a pizza, have a pizza, Big Mac or whatever. It's a scheduled event, so there's no need to feel guilty. Enjoy the day.
5) Aways keep a "Plan B" pack with you.
Being caught away from home and not having access to the right kinds of foods, has caused many a diet failure.
Another diet killer is getting caught where you're hungry but you are surrounded by junk-food vendors and you have no quick or practical access to more wholesome food. Be prepared. Carry some fruit or some other food that you like with you. If you drive, perhaps consider a small cooler in the car. A thermos lunchbox is another idea.
Avoiding temptation is what we are trying to achieve here. If it's not your free food day, we don't want to be breaking our stride.
A last important item is self-consideration . . . be kind to yourself; something dieters rarely do. A slip-up is not the end of the world.
There is nothing natural or easy about dieting. If you slip, do not throw your gains away by getting frustrated and giving up. Maintain your commitment; don't be swayed by any negativity you may come in contact with. Say "oops" and realize that tomorrow's another day.
Any weight you lose is an achievement. Allow yourself to feel proud of this and let these feelings power you on to your next achievement.
That is why the term "lose weight fast" can mean such different things to each of us. This means we need a clearer goal so that we have a better chance of success in our dieting endeavors.
Along with reading this article, make sure you write down what you expect to achieve. Make sure you use your own personal opinions and not those of others.
Then take a good honest look at them and make sure they are realistic for you. You are the only one who can judge this. You know your strengths and weaknesses. Play to your strengths and be careful not to set things up so that you overwhelm your weaknesses.
It is better to be a little more conservative with your diet to make your goals realistic.
That said, let's get under way.
1) Trade in your junk food menu for high quality food
1) Swap the junk food for real food
Merely moving away from this type of food will go a long way towards getting rid of those unwanted pounds.
Chasing the high-fibers and complex carbohydrates in the food stores is a good move. Also spend most of your time around the outer parts of the stores. This is where the fresh fruits and vegetables hang out.
Raising your metabolism is one of the real secrets of effective weight loss. Consuming these types of quality foods will have your metabolism quickly moving in the right direction.
This one change alone will have your waistline showing you its appreciation in the mirror every morning.
You'll be amazed at the difference in the waistline you'll create with this one change alone.
2) Drink lots of water
To actually figure out your water requirement accurately is difficult. But there is a quick and easy formula which does perform better than the old "8 ounces" recommendation. Take your weight in pounds and divide that by two to get approximately your daily water requirement in ounces.
To calculate your water intake this way, accounts for the differences in how much people weigh. So this formula shows that the old "8 ounces" recommendation is good for a person weighing 128 pounds. A heavier person will need to drink more and a lighter person less.
3) Control your food portions.
3) Portion control
If you are used to eating really large portions, try either reducing your portions by 10 to 20 percent, or restrict yourself to eating "low impact" foods. Tomatoes, celery, cabbage, apples and grapefruits are examples of great choices for larger portions.
Diets are blown on a regular basis because people crack under the stress of constant constraint. So don't take this step lightly . . . it can save your diet.
This is really important. Many people blow their diets because it is extremely difficult to continually live under the pressure of a typical diet.
Give yourself a "free" day and eat what you want. Want a pizza, have a pizza, Big Mac or whatever. It's a scheduled event, so there's no need to feel guilty. Enjoy the day.
5) Aways keep a "Plan B" pack with you.
Being caught away from home and not having access to the right kinds of foods, has caused many a diet failure.
Another diet killer is getting caught where you're hungry but you are surrounded by junk-food vendors and you have no quick or practical access to more wholesome food. Be prepared. Carry some fruit or some other food that you like with you. If you drive, perhaps consider a small cooler in the car. A thermos lunchbox is another idea.
Avoiding temptation is what we are trying to achieve here. If it's not your free food day, we don't want to be breaking our stride.
A last important item is self-consideration . . . be kind to yourself; something dieters rarely do. A slip-up is not the end of the world.
There is nothing natural or easy about dieting. If you slip, do not throw your gains away by getting frustrated and giving up. Maintain your commitment; don't be swayed by any negativity you may come in contact with. Say "oops" and realize that tomorrow's another day.
Any weight you lose is an achievement. Allow yourself to feel proud of this and let these feelings power you on to your next achievement.
About the Author:
Stephen Bartlay is a weight control enthusiast, writer and researcher. You can find more information on fat burning diets on the following product review website: http://WhyWeight.info/ProductReview
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