If you are reading this article then you can join the estimated 1 million people on this earth that are overweight!
One day you get up look in the mirror and say to yourself "what happened to me?"
There are many factors that contribute to this gradual weight gain. Some of factors are our hectic lives, no time to exercise, fast food and portion size. People are busier with there work and lives. We have the thoughts that we do not have time to prepare food that is good for us, that fast food is the answer.
With our hectic schedules skipping meals also tends to happen. Giving our bodies small portions every 2-3 hours keeps our blood sugar stabilized and helps to continue to burn fat. Our bodies tend to want to store our fat when it feels like we are starving it for many hours at a time. There are a lot of quick weight loss scams out there but you need to follow the basics to maintain your ideal weight.
Portion size is key. When you are out at a restaurant portions are sometimes 2-3 times the portion size you should be eating. Ask to take the left over's home or better yet, share with a friend!
Optimum exercise is 30 minutes a day. Find something you like. Try walking for weight loss or alternatives like aerobics or yoga. Try to implement weights of some sort into your program as this increases your ability to burn fat faster.
Try to eat several portions of fruits and vegetables everyday, not only are they packed with fibre and vitamins but they fill your stomach up fast so you feel full earlier. They are also low in calories.
Don't be too strict with what you can't eat. Just eat everything in moderation. This will help you to over not over indulge with your favourite treats and eliminate your cravings.
Bottom line, stick with what you can live with for the rest of your life. Diets can get you to where you want to be but to stay there you need to make a lifestyle change.
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