Losing weight does not have to be an uphill battle. As a matter of fact, there are some quick and easy steps that you can take to jump-start your weight loss today. Get started with these great tips:
1. Set realistic goals. Anyone who has ever set an unrealistic weight loss goal will tell you that not meeting your own expectations is the fastest way to fail at weight loss. You should plan to lose no more than 1-2 pounds per week. In general, people who set realistic goals will exceed it during at least the first few weeks. Exceeding your weight loss goals will give you something to get excited about, and keep the weight loss process positive.
2. Dress for weight loss success: In order to start thinking thin, pay attention to what you are wearing. Overweight people tend to dress “bigger” than they actually are with baggy or oversized clothing. As you begin losing weight, consider some updates to your wardrobe that will accentuate your best features and help you to remember that losing weight will make you more attractive in your own eyes.
3. Keep a food diary. A food diary can be as simple or as detailed as you like. The goal is for you to keep track of everything that you eat – especially in the beginning of your weight loss program. A food diary will help you to realize where your extra calories are coming from and why it is that your weight loss efforts may be stalling. Sometimes seeing it in black and white is all it takes to get the motivation needed to keep going.
4. Drinking green tea may help you lose weight. Green tea has many health benefits. Perhaps the most important benefit for people who want to lose weight is that green tea stimulates the body’s metabolism and increases the rate at which fat is burned. Consider switching from coffee to green tea in the morning and the benefits will be almost immediately visible.
5. If you do nothing else, be aware. Being aware of what and how much you are eating and how much you are moving is the first step in the weight loss process. Even if you make no changes and just focus on awareness, chances are that you will begin to modify your lifestyle subconsciously. What a great way to embark on the weight loss process!
As you can see, these weight loss tips can be easily integrated into your lifestyle, giving you the freedom to live while you lose weight. There may not be a secret formula for weight loss, but when you make healthy choices you are well on your way to a happier, healthier future.
Take Care,
Mary Elliot
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