Wat is the best way to lose weight ?
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20 Ways to Lose Weight
1. Take it one step at a time
Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in mind that while you are exercising you are burning calories and not eating. Also, it will be easier if you chose an activity that you enjoy.
2. Find a friend
It is always good to have support when you are trying to lose weight. Find a friend who wants to lose weight and compare notes, weigh-in together and maybe even have a contest.
3. Use weights
Working out weights will build muscle and raise your metabolism so you will burn more calories. Also, muscle takes up less space than fat so you will be smaller ( but probably weigh more).
4. Eat fewer carbs
Don't eat as much bread and pasta and you will see a difference.
5. Set a goal
Set a deadline to lose the weight and write it down. For example, ' By Dec 14/04 I will weigh 150 lbs or less'. Put it somewhere you will see it daily.
6. Give up soda
If you drink a soda or 2 a day you are adding empty calories. If you find it hard to stop completely, cut back at first and drink water instead.
7. Grill or boil
Avoid fried meat, grill and use lots of spices. You will get used to it and probably enjoy it more.
8. Don't buy junk food
When you go shopping, don't go on an empty stomach and you will be less likely to buy junk food. Keep your home 'junk food free' so you won't be tempted to indulge.
9. Eat breakfast
Consume most of your calories early in the day and always eat breakfast. Don't eat after 8pm and not only will you avoid those added calories but you will sleep better.
10. Give yourself a treat
When you tell yourself that you can't have something you want it more. Give yourself a treat once a day ( ie. half a cookie) and you won't feel you are missing out.
11. Use smaller plates
Trick yourself into believing that you are eating more by using a smaller plate.
12. Drink lots of water
Drink water when you are feeling hungry and you will get that 'full' feeling.
13. Don't eat everything on your plate
Many times we eat just because it's there. Pay attention to when you have had enough.
14. Eat five or six meals a day
Eating more frequently will keep you from getting too hungry.
15. Plan your workout sessions
Write your workout sessions in your journal or planner.
16. Stay away from fad diets
Fad diets don't work. If you lose weight fast chances are that you will gain it back ( and more) just as fast. It takes time to put it on and time to take it off.
17. Do several workouts a day
While you are watching TV do crunches and leg lifts.
18. Measure your food
If you decide to have junk food for a snack - be sure to measure and control what you eat.
19. Keep pre-cut vegetables
...and ward off those cravings.
20. Create Good Habits
It is a known fact that when we do something twenty-one times it becomes a habit. Create good eating habits.
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By excercising daily, eating healthy, colorful foods and overall reducing your caloric intake.
I have lost close to 60 pounds w/out changing what I eat at all. I just started eating slower and taking smaller bites. You'll notce that You'll get full faster. If you take smaller bites, it still tastes the same as the larger bites. Ex. french fries; eat one at a time. cut your sandwiches in 4's. You won't be able to eat it all. I did, however, cut out buffets. For some reason I feel like I have to eat as much as possible. There's no slow eating there for me! Good luck to you. This really works, try it. At least it's a start. Also only diet drinks and water. Stay away from juice. Too many carbs. I never drank either of those anyway, but I know that for pop drinkers, just switching to diet does a lot.
Exercise daily,eat the fruits,vegetables and fish,drink at least 8 glasses of the water,drink the milk,and don't drink to much soda or softdrinks even coffee and do not eat the sweets like chocolates etc.
I'm not the best person to ask as I've never ever been on a diet and have never been bigger than a size 8 (US size 4) clothing size. My sister was quite overweight though and she only achieved weight loss by regular (daily) exercise (using a pilates/cross training DVD), eating healthily (the right foods and less snacks). Even just walking further than usual helps. It is never a good idea to try and lose weight too quickly,(binge dieting does NOT work if you want lasting results. Just do a little to improve things every day and in a short time you should at least start to see a difference. The main thing is find something that you like doing that helps and stick to it as you will enjoy the process more then and feel better and more inclined to stick to a routine. You may find it helps to work out with a friend as they can provide support and will understand what you are going through. Don't believe the hype (it doesn't matter what weight you are, it is the person inside and their individuality that counts!)
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