The 3 Lifestyle Changes to Aid you in Losing Weight and Keeping it Off
The number one goal every New Years is to lose weight. More than likely the same people who made the goal this year, have made it before and will more than likely make it again in the future.
So why is this the number one goal time and time again?
Losing weight is not just about losing the weight; it is about keeping the weight off. To be successful in this goal you have to change your lifestyle, permanently. Many people do succeed in losing the weight. They are also very successful in putting the pounds right back on. It isn’t like you can stop eating all the sweet, high fat, chemical laden food for a time and lose your weight, then go back to eating it again and expect to keep the weight off. To lose the weight and to keep it off you have to make significant changes in your eating, drinking and activity levels.
The pre-packaged diet food is great for losing weight. It is also great for making you dependent on their food and their brands. You can successfully lose weight eating these pre-portioned foods. To lose weight and to keep it off you need to be dependent on you and what you are eating, not the frozen food sections.
Ignore the diets which say if you take this magic pill you will lose weight and keep it off. I hate to disappoint you, but there is not magic pill. Weight loss is something you are going to have to work at. You are going to have to move and you are going to have to learn to eat differently.
After all these don’ts what are some of the dos? After all you came here looking for answers, and the title promised to deliver. Here are 7 examples of what you can do to change your lifestyle and aid in your weight loss goals.
#1– Drink more water. We as a culture do not drink enough water. Our bodies are made up of over 50% water. That’s a lot of water if you do the math. You need to be drinking a lot of water on a daily basis to replenish your body. Your organs need water to flush out toxins. When you are thirsty don’t reach for the diet soda, reach for a water. You should be getting 8 to 10 servings of water a day.
Many times you will think you are hungry. You will go to the cupboard and fill up on high calorie foods. Your body may just be telling you, “I’m thirsty! Give me some water!” People in weight loss programs loss more weight if they are drinking the water they should. So drink up, it’s good for you.
#2 – Eat more fiber. You hear it on the news. You see it plastered across cereal boxes. You may be left wondering what is fiber, why do I need it and how do I manage to get more of it? Fiber is the stuff your body can not digest. I know your next question is if I can’t digest it, why do I need it and how will it help me with my weight loss goals?
Let’s face it, and I know this is not a popular topic, but we all need clean healthy colons. If our colons are not functioning then not only do we gain weight, but we also don’t feel well. To keep our colons healthy and cleaned out we need fiber. An average adult needs 20-35 grams a day. Where do you find it? Whole grains, raw vegetables, beans, dates, prunes, oatmeal and popcorn are just a few of the many whole foods which have fiber in them.
#3 – Learn to move more. The computer age has made many of us stationary. The more we do on our computers and at our desk the more sedentary our lifestyles become. Your Xbox 360 may provide you with hours of amusement, but doesn’t do much for your weight loss goals. To lose weight and to keep it off you are going to have to get up and get moving. Get into a habit.
You don’t have to get a fancy gym membership, though that does work, as long as you stick to it. You actually have to go to the gym as well. Memberships don’t do a whole lot of good unless you actually use them. Getting out and moving can be simple things. Something you may think is just too simple to make any difference can really have an impact on your weight loss goals. Think of ways you can be moving instead of standing still.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator
- Do short 10 minute workouts
- Every hour get up from your desk, stretch and run in place for 10 minutes
- Instead of driving consider walking or riding your bike
- During your kids soccer practice walk around the field instead of sitting on the bench
These three ideas are ideas you need to incorporate into your lifestyle. They are changes you need to make. They are only 3 very basic ideas. There are many more which you can easily integrate into your lifestyle to make the lifestyle of a healthy fit body become your reality.
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