How to Lose Weight (10 tips to get you started!!)

Here are 20 tips to weight loss and healthy living.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. 1 - Eat less junk food. Easy enough, right? Cut out the cookies, candy, ice cream, donuts and cake from your diet.
2. 2 - Stop drinking soda. Soda is nothing but empty calories and excess sugar. If you must drink it, do diet.
3. 3 - Get active. Walking, running, hiking, swimming, skiing, biking, skating, dancing, yoga, anything! Just MOVE YOUR BODY!!
4. 4 - Drink water. Water has many benefits including keeping you feeling full so you don't eat as much.
5. 5 - Chew gum. Gum will keep you from snacking between meals or while preparing food. Make sure it's sugar-free.
6. 6 - Eat smaller meals more often. You should be eating every 2-3 hours to keep your metabolism working at it's optimal level. Eat just enough to fill you up.
7. 7 - Get enough sleep. Most people require 6-8 hours of sleep per night.
8. 8 - Weight train. Muscle helps burn fat. You don't have to lift weights and get huge, just lift a few times a week to gain some lean muscle mass.
9. 9 - Eat right. You need a healthy balance of carbs, protein and fat. You should eat things that are whole-wheat, all-natural and pure. Lean meats, vegetables, oatmeal, brown rice, fruits and peanuts are some examples. (see my other articles for a shopping list).
10. 10 - Stick to it. No more crash dieting. If you just stick to these simple tips, you WILL lose weight. There's absolutely no doubt about it. You can do it!!