It seems like I am always looking for a new way to stay slim and healthy and I am not quite sure why this is because really there is no magic solution. As the ten easy to follow rules for weight loss show we just need to stick to the basics and we will be alright. By following the 10 rules below obese adults who were given a pamphlet with these 10 basic rules were motivated enough to lose 4 pounds in 8 weeks. By following them all you could take off up to 900 calories a day-which is about 15 pounds over an 8 week period. Really not too tough to do and simple to follow.
10 Easy To Follow Rules For Weight Loss
1. Choose low fat foods.
2. Pack healthy snacks-think fruit, veggies, organic cheese sticks, nuts instead of chips, or candy bars.
3. Stand for 10 minutes every hour-it keeps your metabolism going
4. Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies daily.
5. Eat small to moderate portions and skip seconds.
6. Check the fat and sugar content on lables-remember that even things like ketchup and pasta can be packed with sugar so you want to really keep your eyes open.
7. Avoid high caloric and sugary drinks-They may taste great but moderation is the key here if you must have them.
8. Eat your meals on a regular schedule-I know this can be tough sometimes on a busy schedule but try your best and keep healthy low-fat snacks with you when you may have to skip a meal. I try to eat lots of small meals each day and this keeps me from getting too hungry.
9. Wear a pedometer and walk 10,000 steps a day. Hmmmm-I have not tried this one but probably should. I always wondered how much I really walk in a day.
10. Turn off the television while you eat. I can see how this would help as it is easy to sit and watch tv while eating comfort food. It diverts your attention from how much you are actually eating.
Ref-Prevention magazine 2008-my new fave.
These really are simple and easy to follow and basic rules to help you take or keep the weight off.
It's a crazy world 2020!
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it's been a long time i had not visited your blog. i had a result being lazy on doing blog hop..it reduce everything..heheh
I'm back..Happy Monday and have a nice day ahead!:)
Cheers
& I must say that the tips shared to lose weight are also good if anyone follow them as it is ...:?
peace,
mike
livelife365
A couple of years ago my cholesterol tested ery very high and I was put on a high fiber, low fat diet.
I actually wound up eating more each day as I too had to eat several small meals a day, but, the effect was a loss of 16 lbs. in about 2 months.
All the food was yummy. There was no dieting at all. I just bought fresh vegetables and cut out red meat and all processed meats.
That was all I did along with adding more exercise of course. I lost weight, felt more energetic and also now have my cholesterol under control without having to take any cholesterol medicine.
You know one of my handiest little kitchen gadgets through this phase was my George Foreman grill. I could cook up some salmon or a piece of chicken in a matter of a few minutes and it tasted delicious, retained all the good things my body needed while draining away most of the fat.
Happy weekend to you,
Jackie:-)
Excellent advice. When it come to health, no body does it better than you.
Happy trails.
I'd also expand on your 'avoid high caloric and sugary drinks' and recommend that people substitute them with green tea which has various health benefits.
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