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Are you sick and tired of carrying around those extra pounds? Losing Weight is a life changing event. I recommend that before starting a weight loss program however, have a physical to see if there are some important health matters that you need to know about before starting your plan to lose weight. A Doctors suggestions and warnings are good to listen to before starting. So if all is well, here are some things to think about as you proceed.
Set a long term goal and several short term goals. This would be how much you wish to lose and in what time frame. Be realistic. Don’t set goals that you know you can’t reach. You need to have success with your program. Losing too fast is not a good idea. ½ to a maximum of 2 pounds per week is safe and not considered too fast. Try making a short term goal of 5 pounds the first month as an example. When you reach that goal, celebrate, not using food of course.
Some times one can get to a certain weight and just stay there. This is not a time to give up or to get discouraged. It took quite a while to put the weight on and it will take some time to take it off. You can do damage to your health if you lose to fast, so make it slow and steady.
Some people like to weigh each morning, and others like to weigh once a week. This all depends on your preference. It can be used as a guide to keep you in touch with how you are doing towards losing your weight.
It is helpful to cut down the portions of each helping of food each meal to lose weight. Keeping in mind you do not have to be stuffed to stop eating. Try stopping when you are first satisfied rather than a normal full feeling. This may take time to cultivate. Starting the day with a good breakfast with lean protein and some carbohydrates is thought to be beneficial. This will curb cravings during the day.
I would encourage you to read labels when you are shopping. Sugar and corn syrup is added to many items. Eliminate them and you will lose weight. Sugar substitutes are used extensively and I believe some are very bad for you, but not everyone agrees. I was told Stevia is the safest sugar substitute. This should be something for you to check out for yourself.
Eating healthy snacks is helpful, keeping you from getting too hungry. These are foods with few calories that still give you a full feeling. Carrots, celery, and fruits are good snacks. Eating before bed is not good. I have been told anything eaten after 7: PM will make weight gain. I think it takes away from good sleep as well.
I think an exercise program is very helpful. What ever kind you chose will be beneficial to your weight loss program. Strength training and stretching are ways to help tighten skin and build muscles. Swimming, water aerobics and walking will all be helpful for you to add to your program. I use walking and stretch exercises as my choice of exercise and find them beneficial.
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