Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Weight Loss - 7 Tips For Effective Results

In starting a weight loss program, it will be helpful for you to know that there are some simple steps you can take to make any weight loss program more effective. Here are 7 tips that have been proven successful by millions of people who needed to lose weight.

1: Set SMART Goals

The fastest way to lose motivation is to set unrealistic weight loss goals. This will defeat you before you even start your weight loss program. Do it the SMART way. To do so,your goals need to be specific,measurable,attainable or achievable,realistic and timely. Key questions to ask yourself. What are the objectives of your weight loss program? How much weight do you need to lose? Break it down to a day,a week or a month.

2: Prepare For Change

Now is the time to start a healthier lifestyle. Do not procrastinate. Make a new list of the food that is good for you. Include vegetables,fruits,healthy snacks,mineral waters and vitamins as well as any recommended mineral supplements.

3: Reward Yourself

Give yourself a pat on the back and create a simple reward system for your weight loss program. For instance, you may want to get yourself a new outfit,a new shoe or even the latest fragrance or perfume. Do this after you have achieved a specific result in your effort to lose weight.

4: Do Not Skip Breakfast

Studies have shown that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Skipping breakfast means that you are telling your brain to think that you are hungry,starved and deprived. This will result in you feeling lethargic and weak. Worse still, when you take the next meal, you will tend to overeat.

5: Exercise Regularly

For long lasting effects and to boost the rate of your weight loss, exercise is essential. It must be done regularly and at least for 20 minutes each session. The more the better but do not punish yourself. Keep it simple,it must be easy to do and most of all, enjoy the exercise. Trying to lose weight without exercising,to say the least,is difficult. Select an exercise routine that enables you to burn fat and at the same time,gives you good cardiovascular workout.

6: Get Adequate Sleep

Sleep is important under any circumstances. To lose weight ,it takes on an added importance. What is adequate or enough? The recommendation for a normal adult is approximately 7-8 hours of sleep a day. This is needed to keep your body working well and in good order. Not enough sleep might even cause you to fall asleep when exercising!

7:Relax

Learn to relax and enjoy your weight loss activities. Listen to soothing music,meditate,take a leisurely walk in the park or engage in any activity that allows you to relax. Release and relax to lose weight.


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