How to Lose Weight The Fastest & Safest Way
There are a variety of diet plans that get promoted, but all the successful approaches boil down to effectively changing your lifestyle. The advertising for diet pills is nearly inescapable in all forms of media, promising fast and effective weight loss. The safety of these plans, however, is often called into question. The fastest and most effective way to lose weight involves exercising more and changing your eating habits.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Form a partnership with someone else wanting to lose weight. She can be a great source of support, being intimate with the type of struggle you are facing. She can also help talk you through cravings, if necessary.
-
2
Start each day with a glass of water. The hydration makes your body feel better and makes you feel fuller, encouraging you to eat less breakfast. Schedule specific times each day to drink a glass of water. This will help cut down on the feeling of being hungry.
-
-
3
Exercise for at least a half an hour each day, or for however long you are capable. The more intense the workout, the better you will feel at the end, as well as the more weight you will lose. Jogging, aerobics and sports are all great forms of exercise. It is best if the activity is also enjoyable, such as riding a bicycle or playing basketball. You will feel hungry afterward, so be sure to drink plenty of water after the activity.
-
4
Change your eating habits. Remove as much sugar, fats and oils from your diet as possible. Eat smaller portions. Eating more slowly can also let you feel fuller after eating less food. If you must retain some sugar in your diet, keep it simple, such as a half a teaspoon of honey in your tea. Avoid soft drinks and junk food entirely.
-
5
Find a distraction for the times in the day when you feel like eating excessively or consuming unhealthy foods. It is best if the activity gets you out of the house or away from the temptation. For example, if you feel like nibbling on the cookies in the pantry, go outside and weed your garden. If you must eat, use vegetables and fruits as snacks.
-
6
Weigh yourself on a regular basis, such as every three days. Consider keeping a weight loss journal to record your progress. Getting to see the tangible results and making yourself accountable in writing can be great tools in the fight to shed pounds.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Knowledge is key - you can cut out grains and sugars and preservatives and still lose weight and get healthy but to understand WHY these things damage our bodies, make us gain weight and make us acquire diseases gives us the mind-set and understanding to WANT to do it.
Look up things like "candida overgrowth" "cancer sugar connection" "grass fed cattle versus grain fed" "Detoxifying your body" and these will lead to so much more
Get some good books like "A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives" It will explain what each additive is and what it does to harm us and shorten our lifespans.
Your life WILL change and it will be scary at first. Do not get overwhelmed. Just keep learning. You will have a better and healthier life because of your knowledge.
If you feel hungry - EAT. Eat lots of fresh veggies, snack on nuts, sunflower seeds or a piece of fresh fruit. Remember to drink lots of water
It's your body! And it's your choice to treat it with the respect and love it deserves! You CAN be healthy and prolong your life by learning what makes your body work and what hinders it!
References
Resources
- Photo Credit Sean Murphy/Lifesize/Getty Images
