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Whoever
told you that weight loss was difficult never read this article!
Weight loss is a hot topic among people today, especially considering
the fact that more than half of us are overweight. As we get older
we often get busier, and before we know it, find ourselves in the
prime of our lives and packing a few extra pounds. With so little
extra time in our lives it is impractical to join the latest diet
fad or commit to sweating in the gym for hours at a time. Are we
all destined to grow outward with each passing year, or is there
a simple way for us to reclaim our healthy figures? If you struggle
with your own battle of the bulge read on for five sure-fire ways
to drop a few of those unwanted pounds, and more importantly learn
how you can prevent packing them in the first place!
TIP
#1: Burn it in the AM
What is the first thing you do when you wake each morning? Hit the
snooze button for an extra ten minutes of sleep? What if I told
you that taking those ten minutes to strap on your sneakers and
walk briskly around the block would result in weight loss? It has
been proven that aerobic activity done on an empty stomach forces
your body to recruit energy from storage. This energy is stored
in the form of fat on various parts of your body. Starting tomorrow
take ten minutes out of your morning to walk briskly around the
block before breakfast. Do not sprint or try to walk as quickly
as possible, simply walk at a pace that you could comfortably hold
a conversation. This seemingly small activity, when done consistently,
will produce surprising weight loss results!
TIP
#2 Forget Your Late Night Snack
I know I am not the only one who enjoys eating a snack after dinner!
Although comfort food seems to taste better right before bed, it
is also more prone to stick with us when eaten late at night. It
has been proven that not eating three hours before bed reduces fat
storage throughout the night. If you go to bed at 10pm, finish eating
for the day no later than 7pm. Once you have made this a habit you
will be ecstatic over the long term weight loss!
TIP
#3 Kiss that Frappuccino Goodbye
What tastes better than a frothy, venti frappuccino smothered in
whip cream and chocolate syrup? While blended coffee beverages have
rapidly gained popularity with the masses, their caloric tallies
have been all but ignored. Whether you are an avid Starbucker, or
only wander in for an occasional treat, it is important to know
the truth about what you are drinking. The average Venti sized frappuccino
weighs in at 530 calories. This staggering number equals 2.5 bagels,
or one third of the recommended daily calories for an average woman.
Not only is this an extreme amount of calories to be consumed in
a beverage but the calories come purely from sugar, which is easily
stored as fat. Next time you are in line at the coffee shop and
find yourself eyeing a sugary beverage, redirect your attention
to the tea selection, or stick with an old fashioned cup of coffee.
TIP
#4 Fuel Your Fire
Have you ever tended a campfire? You probably remember continuously
adding sticks and branches to keep the fire from running out of
fuel. Your body’s metabolism is similar in its need for constant
fuel. Eating a small meal every three hours is a great way to keep
your metabolism high all day long. When your metabolism is high
you burn more calories throughout the day and are less likely to
store fat. Rather than eating 2 or 3 large meals a day, and allowing
your ‘fire’ to go out, giving way to hunger pains, try
eating a small meal every three hours and be amazed at your weight
loss results.
TIP #5 Curb Your Carbs
I’m sure sometime in the past year you have found yourself
subjected to the testimony of a converted ‘low-carb’ enthusiast.
While these people may look great it is definitely not the right
diet for everyone. Extreme fatigue, crankiness and downright impracticality
are what make this diet a tough cookie to swallow. Cutting one or
two carb-filled items out of your daily diet can make a huge difference
in meeting weight loss goals. While I wouldn’t recommend throwing
out your bread basket entirely, consciously cutting carb-filled
items out of your daily food intake is a great idea. If you normally
have a sandwich for lunch make it open-faced, thus cutting out half
of the bread. If you enjoy eating pasta for dinner reduce your pasta
portion and add extra vegetables. These minor changes to your daily
diet will prove themselves priceless when you step onto the scale!
It
is you against the bulge, and now that you are armed with these
5 tips for easy weight loss, I am confident that you are going to
win! Keep in mind that consistency is the key. The more effort that
you put into implementing these 5 tips into your daily lifestyle,
the quicker the unwanted pounds will disappear!
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About
the author:
Diana Keuilian, Certified Personal Trainer, and author of “Avoid
The Freshman Fifteen”, has a proven method for avoiding college
weight gain. Visit www.AvoidTheFreshman15.comto
learn more. She is also the head Fitness Trainer for the nation’s
leading online fitness site www.HitechPersonalFitness.comand
board member of www.HitechTrainer.comLearn
more at www.Keuilian.com
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