Losing weight can be tricky for most people for mainly two reasons.
The first is that most people looking to lose weight are bombarded with the wrong information.
This information contradicts itself in most cases and are often just downright incorrect.
Secondly, you can almost be guaranteed there will be mindset issues when having to make a lifestyle change.
You will have to say "No" sometimes when you want to "Yes" so bad.
You will also have to ignore friends when they say "One more won't hurt"! Weight Loss does not have to be an uphill battle.
In fact, it is much easier to lose weight over a span of time and gradually than to try and lose "quick pounds" over night.
If you aim to just lose 2-4 pounds a week you will have much more success and will enjoy your diet at the same time.
In order to accomplish a 2-4 pound a week weight loss we will look at improving (NOT changing) your diet, exercise habits, and "flushing" your system of toxins.
Healthy Diet The first thing is to remember the basics.
Make sure to eat plenty fruits and veggies each week and you always drink at least a few glasses of water per day.
Avoid sugars at first and swap out with a fruit.
Also, make sure to avoid fruit juice and replace with water as fruit juice contains sugar and will hinder your weight loss.
Cook meats, fish and poultry in a non stick frying pan so you can avoid using butter or cooking oils.
If you insist on fries (which I love), make them yourself and bake them instead of deep fry.
Trust me, they taste just as great and are much healthier for you.
Finally, try to eat small meals 6 times a day.
I know I know who has time for that but it works.
I lost 8 pounds my first week just by doing this trick so it works.
I will tell you a secret.
On Sunday, cook all your meals through Wednesday and on Wednesday night, cook all your meals through Friday.
Saturday can be your "fun day" where you eat what you want but in moderation of course.
Exercise Most people cringe at the even thought of exercise but you don't have to.
To have an effective work you only need to do about 30 minutes a day 3-4 days a week.
You do not have to join a gym or buy expensive equipment either.
You will be amazed on what a $10 resistance band and a "ab ball" can do.
Just make sure to avoid this major mistake that almost all people make.
If you do 4 time a week, do 2 times with cardio (jumping jacks then right to treadmill or walk) and the other 2 days do the resistance training.
Mixing this up will give you the best result.
If you just do cardio, your body will not build any muscle which is very crucial in losing weight and burning calories.
Even doing a brisk walk on your lunch break or at the mall can be enough to get your heart rate up and burn calories.
According to the Health Associations, walking is the best exercise to do since it burns the most fat and not just carbs.
More or less, that is all there is to it.
You do not have to go full bore with the diet and exercise.
The most important thing you should get from this article is that you need to be consistent and stick with them.
If you take days off or skip meals, you might as well not even try as you will not get results and you will give up in frustration.
For more information on a complete outline and details you can check out Fat Loss 4 Idiots which I have found to be the best program out there that gets the fastest results.
The first is that most people looking to lose weight are bombarded with the wrong information.
This information contradicts itself in most cases and are often just downright incorrect.
Secondly, you can almost be guaranteed there will be mindset issues when having to make a lifestyle change.
You will have to say "No" sometimes when you want to "Yes" so bad.
You will also have to ignore friends when they say "One more won't hurt"! Weight Loss does not have to be an uphill battle.
In fact, it is much easier to lose weight over a span of time and gradually than to try and lose "quick pounds" over night.
If you aim to just lose 2-4 pounds a week you will have much more success and will enjoy your diet at the same time.
In order to accomplish a 2-4 pound a week weight loss we will look at improving (NOT changing) your diet, exercise habits, and "flushing" your system of toxins.
Healthy Diet The first thing is to remember the basics.
Make sure to eat plenty fruits and veggies each week and you always drink at least a few glasses of water per day.
Avoid sugars at first and swap out with a fruit.
Also, make sure to avoid fruit juice and replace with water as fruit juice contains sugar and will hinder your weight loss.
Cook meats, fish and poultry in a non stick frying pan so you can avoid using butter or cooking oils.
If you insist on fries (which I love), make them yourself and bake them instead of deep fry.
Trust me, they taste just as great and are much healthier for you.
Finally, try to eat small meals 6 times a day.
I know I know who has time for that but it works.
I lost 8 pounds my first week just by doing this trick so it works.
I will tell you a secret.
On Sunday, cook all your meals through Wednesday and on Wednesday night, cook all your meals through Friday.
Saturday can be your "fun day" where you eat what you want but in moderation of course.
Exercise Most people cringe at the even thought of exercise but you don't have to.
To have an effective work you only need to do about 30 minutes a day 3-4 days a week.
You do not have to join a gym or buy expensive equipment either.
You will be amazed on what a $10 resistance band and a "ab ball" can do.
Just make sure to avoid this major mistake that almost all people make.
If you do 4 time a week, do 2 times with cardio (jumping jacks then right to treadmill or walk) and the other 2 days do the resistance training.
Mixing this up will give you the best result.
If you just do cardio, your body will not build any muscle which is very crucial in losing weight and burning calories.
Even doing a brisk walk on your lunch break or at the mall can be enough to get your heart rate up and burn calories.
According to the Health Associations, walking is the best exercise to do since it burns the most fat and not just carbs.
More or less, that is all there is to it.
You do not have to go full bore with the diet and exercise.
The most important thing you should get from this article is that you need to be consistent and stick with them.
If you take days off or skip meals, you might as well not even try as you will not get results and you will give up in frustration.
For more information on a complete outline and details you can check out Fat Loss 4 Idiots which I have found to be the best program out there that gets the fastest results.