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Right now half of America is on a diet, unfortunately 90% of them won't lose the weight they want. By staying focused on a few common sense items you can break the mold and become part of the successful 10%. |
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Eat Healthy. The most important step to weight loss is changing your diet. Diet, not exercise, accounts for 80% of weight loss or weight gain. Thousands of different diets exist to help you find the right weight loss solution, though most are simply a matter of taste. All legitimate diets have the same basic tenants: Find your BMR (use this calculator) and eat a few hundred calories per day less. Additionally, focus on eating less sugar and more protein. 100% whole grains, seafood, soy, and chicken are can’t miss health foods.
(Tip: Spreading your calories out over 5 or 6 small meals helps you feel full longer)
Sugar, not fat is the public enemy #1. Marketers are smart people and they hit a goldmine with the “low fat” craze. Unfortunately for your gut, fat is often replaced by simple sugars, which are much worse for your waist size. Worry about sugar content more than any other nutritional data.
Chew Gum. Most people eat when they are bored or fidgety. Solve that problem by keeping your mouth full. Gum is a great option.
Drink Water. Many times people confuse thirst with hunger, which is usually the cause of the “midnight snack.” Drink at least 6 – 8 ounce servings per day. Skip the soda, juice and beer because all have a significant amount of calories and don’t fill you up. If you want to snack, drink a glass of water first and weight 10 minutes, chances are your hunger will fade.
Keep a journal. A journal is a great reminder of your success, and you can use it as a daily reminder to stay on the diet. It also allows you to remember foods you like and dislike. www.Fitnovo.com has a great journal feature.
Exercise. Some people love it, others hate it. Everyone needs it, period. A minimum of 30 minutes 4 times per week should be the goal. What is the best kind of workout for losing weight? Aerobic and cardio exercises like walking, running, biking, or swimming - these exercises burn more calories because your body has to work harder and at a more constant rate than with strength focused exercises. Don’t worry about speed, but focus on your effort. Aim for an effort of between 50 – 65% of your maximum effort.
Sleep. If you are sleeping you aren’t eating. Additionally, being well rested means you have more energy, and having more energy means there is less need to eat fewer sugar snacks.
Weight loss isn’t easy and it doesn’t necessarily happen quickly, but either does weight gain. Set small goals, which are easily reachable, and when you have fall off the horse just get back on. Good luck!
About Author
Dustin Stewart is the owner and operator of fitnovo.com. He is a fitness fanatic, but that wasn't always the case. A few years ago he woke up one morning to find himself 40 pounds over weight and realized that he had been living a very unhealthy life. He vowed to lose the weight and 4 months later he was in the best shape of his life. Dustin is now a bona fide fitness junkie that particularly enjoys running and helping to spread the lessons he learned while losing weight on to others.
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