With the New Years resolutions in full swing record
numbers are searching best ways of how to lose weight. Most people
are choosing to go with the 'lose weight fast as possible' option. 9
out of 10 times losing weight starts by your dieting. As long as you
are eating the right foods or at least have some kind of guide this
will get your weight loss program of to a good start. I am not
saying there are not good supplements out there which will make you
lose weight fast such as green/herbal tea which speeds up your metabolism,
but lets get you started on the right foot first!
Step 1 - Cut calories
A gram of fat contains twice as many calories as a gram of
carbohydrate or protein. Reduce high-fat foods in your diet,
choose lower or fat-reduced options, use cooking oil and spreads
sparingly and remove excess fat from meat.
Include lower calorie options in your diet, such as fruit and
vegetables. Bulky fibre-rich foods are also a good choice.
Try switching from white to wholemeal bread, or choose a
wholegrain breakfast cereal.
Step 2 - Think about portion sizes
Portion sizes have increased over the years, especially when
it comes to ready meals and snack foods. This means we're
consuming extra calories, but we adapt quickly to eating bigger
portions and don't tend to feel fuller as a result.
Downsize potatoes, pasta, rice and fatty and sugary foods,
and super size fruit and vegetables.
Step 3 - Watch what you're drinking
Cut sugar-rich drinks and alcohol, and instead choose water,
tea, coffee or artificially sweetened drinks.
Sugary drinks add extra calories to your diet but don't make
you feel full or satisfied. Especially Fizzy Drinks! Drink
Either a green tea or herbal tea, as it will increase you
metabolism and cleanses your body.
Step 4 - Keep a balanced diet
Remember the principles of a balanced diet - include plenty
of fruit and vegetables (at least five portions a day),
unrefined foods with more fibre, lean meats and low-fat dairy
products.
Step 5 - Get active
Becoming more active doesn't necessarily mean sweating it out
in a gym. Instead, try the following:
- Choose activities you enjoy and try to spend more time
each week on these
- Incorporate more activity into everyday life
- Buy a pedometer and increase the number of steps you take
each day
Another good way to become more active is to focus on spending
less time sitting down. At home, limit the time you spend
watching TV or in front of a computer screen. At work, take
regular breaks and if you want to talk to a colleague, walk to
their desk instead of sending an email.
I know at the moment you are probably thinking I have no
interest in getting active, but fact is, if your diet is good,
your body will automatically push you to exercise, And your
weight loss will spiral down from here. I am not talking about
running laps, just a little more movement.
A lot of people that lose weight fast often struggle to keep
it off, and end up putting the weight back on, there are tricks
and secrets that we will show you to make sure this doesn't
happen to you, and speed up the weight loss process:
