Getting you on the path to losing weight and staying fit

Weight loss is no easy feat as you already know. Many people want to lose weight and stay in shape.

The following article has combined a list of effective weight loss tips and stay in shape that you can use to get the body you’ve always desired:

Eat slowly:  You take time to eat your food more slowly, to allow your stomach enough time to signal your brain that you are full. This will prevent you from overeating and allow you to savor your food. It is also advisable to eat in small portion, divide your meal into five times a day instead of three times in a day.

Drink lots of water! Drinking 8 glasses of water a day will go a long way towards promoting fat loss and it will keep you feeling full throughout the day. It will also supply you with more energy!

Eat your vegetables: Veggies are among the most nutrient dense foods available and they don’t contain too many calories either.

Easy on the sugar.  Make sure you limit intake of refined sugar you allow yourself to consume. Food items like sodas and ice cream are full of sugars and empty calories that do nothing but get converted to fat.

Get enough protein. Proteins are the building blocks of muscle. Muscle promotes a faster metabolism. A faster metabolism means faster weight loss.

Easy on alcohol: Alcohol has been proven to promote fat gain, particularly in the mid-section. It also contains lots of sugar which is not your friend, when it comes to losing weight. So, reduce intake of alcohol or indulge on occasion

Exercise! You can eat the healthiest diet in the world.  If you aren’t working with a calorie deficit at the end of each day, you’ll never lose an ounce. Try and work in about 30 minutes of cardio and strength training at least 3 times a week.  Regular exercise will help you stay in shape.

Alternate Activity! To stay in shape and keep weight off, be sure to alternate your activities, between aerobic type exercise and weight bearing type exercise.  This will give your muscles a chance to rest and recover from one day to the next and enhance the effectiveness of your workouts.

Fun Exercise:  Include horseback riding, playing with your kids, going for a bike ride, or just taking a day at the beach. This will help you stay motivated for such fun exercises.

Losing weight is not easy, but you can be successful. It is important that you must remain consistent with your weight loss efforts. You are sure to meet all your weight loss and stay in shape before long.

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