Natural Weight Loss Plan

November 14, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comments Off 

First let me say what a natural weight loss plan isn’t. It isn’t a plan that uses caffeine, drugs or fad diets. A natural weight loss plan is a healthy plan, one that comes naturally. To lose weight naturally will you need to retrain yourself to eat less and exercise more. This will help you to make it a permanent lifestyle change, not a yo-yo up and down lose weight, gain weight system that’s self defeating. It may seem easier to rely on stimulants that suppress the appetite, but in the long run the weight loss is temporary and you’re right back where you started from. Natural weight loss is by far the best and safest way to lose weight.

To do this you need a healthy diet and an exercise program that you enjoy. The next step would be to set a goal and make sure that the weight loss goal is specific and attainable.  For example, don’t say I’m going to lose SOME weight, but instead say “I’m going to lose 10 pounds this month.” This would be a specific goal that’s attainable. Now, write it down. It has been said that if you write a goal down you’re more likely to reach it.

It would be a good idea to do some research on diet information so that you can design a personalized diet. You can find everything you need to know online; calorie charts, low fat diet, low carb diet, no carb diet, high protein diet, low protein diet, all the diet plans are but a few clicks away. Gather the info and come up with a natural weight loss plan that works. Make sure you double check all the facts so that it will be a safe and healthy diet. Whatever you do don’t fall for quick weight loss scams they can be dangerous.

Remember, safe is best. To give you an idea of what to look for, a healthy diet would include fresh fruits and vegatables, whole grains and smaller portions. A reduction in calorie intake will be in order as well, something like 500 less calories a day would be a safe start. And of course cut back on fatty foods; a no brainer. It’s also helpful to increase your intake of fiber and drink plenty of water which should begin to take the place of soft drinks. Finally, one of the best things you can do is eat slowly, chew, chew and chew some more, chew each mouthful at least 20 times, no kidding try it.

Naturally, it will take time for a natural weight loss plan to work, but if you’re faithful in following it, it will give you the results you’ve been longing for. Losing weight slowly is the best and safest plan there is. So what are you waiting for there’s no time like the present to get started!

*Note: It’s also a good idea to take a multi-vitamin supplement.

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Weight Loss Exercises

November 6, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comments Off 

All forms of exercise are beneficial and all can help you lose weight. The best thing to do is decide what type of weight loss exercises you like to do, if you like the exercise then most likely you’ll do it on a consistent basis and not dread it. Consistency is one of the keys to not just losing weight, but also keeping it off. If you  decide to join a health club ask yourself three questions:
1. What type of exercise? ( Aerobic or Resistance Training)
2.How difficult? ( easy, moderate, strenuous)?
3. How long? (short 15-30min. long 1-2 hours)

You can do a combination of all three and alternate them. For example, if you workout an hour you can do 20 minutes of aerobic exercise with 20 minutes of weight training by the time you add in a few abdominal exercises and a stretch warm up you have your hour in. You can also change up the intensity take it easy one day and make it a little harder the next. There are many variations you can do to keep boredom from setting in. Weight loss exercises can get tedious if you let them.

You don’t have to limit yourself to the gym or at home exercises no matter what type of exercise you do it’s beneficial. What about the easy/fun exercises like swimming, water aerobics and walking? If you really like the outdoors how about a nature hike? And did you know that playing with the kids (if you have kids) are weight loss exercises. That’s right you can play tag or tag football, give piggy back rides, jump rope or jump on the trampoline it all counts. Or be creative and take a dance class I used to take belly dance classes and it was a great way to have fun and exercise too. What about a Pilates or Yoga class? And if you like high intensity how about a Billy Blanks kick boxing video?

As you can see there are all kinds of ideas and types of exercise to consider. It doesn’t have to be something you hate to do. In fact, if you choose an exercise you like it could be the highlight of your day; something to look forward to. It doesn’t have to look like a workout to be a workout, it can look like fun and be fun. With that in mind get to work and come up with at least five different types of weight loss exercises that you would like to try and then DO at least two of them.

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