How to Lose Weight and Look Great

A simple, fast and effective way to lose weight and keep the weight off.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A note book
• A positive attitude.

1. Pick a date to start losing weight. We are not going to call this a diet. This is a little different than a conventional diet. On the first day get a note book and write down everything you eat and drink and the times you eat and drink. For the entire first week be meticulous with this. Don't lie or omit things. That won't help.

2. In the second week, look at your note book. Take not of your eating habits and patterns. What are your bad eating habits? Do you eat at night? Snack constantly through out the day? Eat foods that are very high in fat every day? Look for your worst habit and try to cut back on it. You don't have to give it up completely but at least cut back. After doing this for a few days look for your second worse habit and repeat. Keep doing this over the next month and see how your results are.

3. After you have cut back on or(in many cases I think you will find) eliminated, start replacing those old bad habits with new good habits. For instance, start out slowly and take a ten minute walk every evening or every afternoon on your lunch break. If you drink a little water but not your full 8 8oz cups a day - add another full cup per day. If you don't drink water at all - start. Make 1 glass a day a part of your routine. You could practice yoga for 10 minutes, ride a stationary bike, do crunches or squats. You know some healthy habits you could add to your daily routine. Make a point to add at least 1 per day. As you get used to it, consider doing this for a little longer each day. Try to find other healthy habits and incorporate those into your schedule. Start slowly and build up over time.

Tips & Warnings

• Losing weight means over coming poor eating habits. No fad diet is going to change this.
• It's foolish to start a fad diet that you will never be able to stick too. You will only frustrate yourself and any weight you took off you will put right back on.
• Pace yourself. If you know that you eat way too many Hershey Kisses a day don't give them up all at once - cut back. This makes the process much easier and increases the chances of sticking with your new plan.
• Don't rush it. You have time. This is not some quick fix for a wedding or social event you need to attend. This is meant to change your eating habits for the long term.
• Don't give up. many people "hit a wall". Everything is going well, they are seeing a difference. You can button your jeans. You don't run from the room screaming if you see a scale :) Then all of a sudden nothing. Many people give up at that point. Don't give into the urge. Keep up the good work and keep paying off even if you are at a stand still for a few weeks.
• In the long term you will not only look but feel better - mentally and physically. You will feel healthier and more attractive. This will greatly improve your quality of life

[chandu234u]

on 8/30/2009 tHATS A COOL IDEA AND ITS gR8 regards, Chandu chandu234u.blogspot.com

[francisfour]

on 8/30/2009 I am currently going to the gym everyday with my husband. He helps me stay in the routine. I already feel good. Love the positivity of your articles. Keep writing!! Enjoyed them very much.

[angelscent]

on 7/31/2009 Thank you! Great tips!

[ponchomeg]

on 6/1/2009 I really liked your article. I love that it helps people to see that losing weight is about making life changing choices, not following fads, and not only that, but shows them that making those life changing choices can be easier if done slowly over time. Thanks!

[SimplyCuttings]

on 12/29/2008 I hate dieting and exercising, but I'll try.