Top 10 Weight Loss Tips
Losing weight and keeping it off doesn’t have to be difficult – all you need are a few changes and the motivation to get started. Not sure where to begin? Take a look at these best tips to lose weight easily.
1) Keep a Food and Exercise Diary
It’s a great way to keep track of your food, drinks, and how much you’ve done in a week. Be honest with yourself and write everything down – even if you’re having a bad day.
2) Exercise to Maintain Weight Loss
Exercise helps you burn fat and calories and also helps boost your metabolic rate, so try to get in 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week, even when you’re at rest.
3) measure the amount of food at home
Weigh down the food and don’t eat too much of the ‘wrong’ thing. For example if a recipe tells you to use 2tbsp of dressing, ignore this as a few more extra measurements add up to all the extra calories.
4) Still eat the food of your choice
Have a rare treat so you don’t feel too deprived – just don’t let a small treat turn into a big meal of crisps, chocolate, alcohol and fast food – you’ll destroy all your hard work!
5) Think Long Term – Not Short Term
Everyone wants to lose weight fast, but losing weight slowly actually allows your body to adjust and keep the weight off in the long run. Set a goal to lose weight but think of it as a long term venture.
6) Savor Your Food
When you eat – enjoy it! Chew and enjoy the texture and taste of your food – this will keep you fuller for longer and make you less likely to reach for unhealthy snacks later.
7) Increase workout intensity
As a beginner you may be able to do short workouts 2-3 times a week. Make time to exercise and gradually increase your workout program to help you keep the weight off.
8) Stay motivated
Buy gifts such as new clothes to celebrate your weight loss, work towards your goals to find energy to play in the garden with your kids – anything that inspires you.
9) Weigh yourself once a week
Weighing yourself everyday is a bad idea – weight fluctuations occur when muscle mass etc. Weigh yourself weekly (i.e. Monday morning before breakfast) and use it as motivation for the next week’s weight loss.
10) Enjoy your workout!
Doing the same exercise day after day means your body gets used to it, so it becomes less effective each time you do it. Adding variety to your workout keeps it exciting and if you’re enjoying it, you’re more likely to put in more effort. Cycling, swimming, taking dance classes, playing soccer in the park, jogging and more will add to your workout regime and your body will be burning fat.
Try these 10 simple tips and you will not only be able to lose weight but also keep it off!
