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Step 1
First of all, do not try to do too much at once. Take small steps and adjust to the lifestyle changes as you make them in increments. To much at once can be extremely discouraging. You, also, won't have enough time to see results before you may decide to quit. Remember, the longer it takes to take off the pounds, the longer you'll enjoy your results.
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Step 2
Stop drinking soda and drinks filled with nothing but table sugar or high fructose corn syrup. These are nothing but empty calories that turn to fat quickly. Wean yourself off slowly. It's hard at first, but it gets easier.
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Step 3
Next, stop eating at fast food restaurants all the time. They have a low quality of food that doesn't fill you up with the nutrients that you need to stay feeling full and for your body to work on an ideal level. This is, admittedly, very hard in the beginning. Again, ween yourself off slowly. First, switch to the healthier alternatives like salads and grilled, instead of fried. Start looking at the calorie and fat content of what you're eating, you'd be surprised. Then start packing your lunches, go to 24 hour grocery stores for late night cravings, and cook at home more.
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Step 4
Start to replace your sodas and sugary drinks with lots of herbal teas, water, and 100% fruit juices. (Juice is sweet enough as it is, no need to add sugar) If you need to sweeten your teas, switch from sugar to local honey and use it sparingly. Do not use artificial sweetners.
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Step 5
Excercise regularly. It is tough to get the ball rolling, but start by taking some walks, dancing, playing on the playground, and as you feel better and you increase your muscle mass and flexibility you'll be motivated to continue and explore new ways to excercise. When you're at home watching T.V. hop down on the floor and do some stretching. While you're cleaning the house, turn up the music and dance your way to clean floors.
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Step 6
Once simple step toward a healthier diet is to switch all your white breads and carbohydrates to wheat and whole grain carbs. Carbohydrates are essential for high energy levels and brain function. Research the difference between good and bad carbs and apply to your diet. Your taste buds will adjsut to this heartier change.
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Step 7
Begin to incorperate lost of fresh fruits and raw veggies. These foods are packed with nutrients, keep you regular, and help you to feel energized. As your diet weighs more heavily on the healthy side and you feel the positive effects it's having on how you feel, you will begin to crave healthier foods.
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Step 8
Reduce the amount of meat you ingest to a moderate level. There is no need to have meat 3 times a day. Mix in vegetarian meals into your everyday life.
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Step 9
When eating meat, choose leaner meats like poultry and fish. Do not avoid fattier fish, like salmon, because they contain the healthy omega fats.
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Step 10
Lastly, as you become accustomed to eating more raw foods and healthy home cooked meals, cut out as much as you can processed foods and foods full of unnatural fillers.
