Losing weight is one of the most challenging activities in life. Except for illness and emotional stress or starvation from the effects of war and other factors which may result in drastic weight loss. Most weight loss strategies are embarked upon by normal human beings who battle with weight issues and are presently overweight.
Maintaining an acceptable weight can be very difficult to do. It may take a few attempts to be able to start and reach the goal of losing a few undesired pounds. This is no reason to give up before you begin, instead view it as climbing to your desired weight level just as you climb a staircase to the next floor of your building.
Losing weight calls for a determined mind and body and an unwavering focus on the ultimate goal. Enlist the support of good friends and your family.
Listed below are a few valuable weight loss tips to guide you reach your aspiration. These are words that can only be properly addressed as “helpful” and “effective” once you were able to put them into action.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Weight loss myths- breaking free from the lies
Weight loss myths are dangerous things. Because they spread all sorts of lies about weight loss, they become obstacles in your goal to lose weight. It’s only when you have successfully broken through the layers of deception that are cloaking weight loss myths that you can start shedding off pounds as well.
Top 6 Popular Weight Loss Myths and the Truth behind Them
1.SKIPPING BREAKFAST IS A GOOD WAY TO START THE DAY.
In Chinese cultures, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and must therefore be taken regularly. Whether or not you agree to this doesn’t matter; what matters is that health experts confirm this as truth as well. Breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day as it’s what will provide you much needed energy to perform your daily routine.
More importantly, breakfast prevents you from feeling hungry in inopportune times and being forced to consume unhealthy food just to appease your hunger. Start your day right by eating breakfast.
Top 6 Popular Weight Loss Myths and the Truth behind Them
1.SKIPPING BREAKFAST IS A GOOD WAY TO START THE DAY.
In Chinese cultures, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and must therefore be taken regularly. Whether or not you agree to this doesn’t matter; what matters is that health experts confirm this as truth as well. Breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day as it’s what will provide you much needed energy to perform your daily routine.
More importantly, breakfast prevents you from feeling hungry in inopportune times and being forced to consume unhealthy food just to appease your hunger. Start your day right by eating breakfast.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Health Benefits of Losing Weight
Weight Loss and its Health Benefits
You are most likely to be at the peak of your health when you are in your best shape. This means that your weight is balanced with your height. More than 40% of the American population is overweight, some are even considered obese. You are obese when you go beyond the normal body mass index (BMI) - a way to measure body fat. If your BMI exceeds 30 then you are already obese.
But, why do people become overweight? Actually, it is a combination of heredity, unhealthy habits and behavior and health problems. Some of which are:
• weight problems in your family
• eating when you are feeling bored, stressed or lonely
• eating because you are pressured to eat by your family or friends
• eating for the sake of eating or just because there is food available
• there are medicines that make you feel hungry and taking them would make you earn those extra pounds
• certain problems in your hormones cause your slow metabolism rate
When you are fit, this not only helps you to move quicker but it also prevents you from developing chronic diseases. Being in shape also makes you livelier and more cheerful in your everyday life.
So, what do you get from being in shape?
Here some of the health benefits you should know about that may convince you to trim down:
You are most likely to be at the peak of your health when you are in your best shape. This means that your weight is balanced with your height. More than 40% of the American population is overweight, some are even considered obese. You are obese when you go beyond the normal body mass index (BMI) - a way to measure body fat. If your BMI exceeds 30 then you are already obese.
But, why do people become overweight? Actually, it is a combination of heredity, unhealthy habits and behavior and health problems. Some of which are:
• weight problems in your family
• eating when you are feeling bored, stressed or lonely
• eating because you are pressured to eat by your family or friends
• eating for the sake of eating or just because there is food available
• there are medicines that make you feel hungry and taking them would make you earn those extra pounds
• certain problems in your hormones cause your slow metabolism rate
When you are fit, this not only helps you to move quicker but it also prevents you from developing chronic diseases. Being in shape also makes you livelier and more cheerful in your everyday life.
So, what do you get from being in shape?
Here some of the health benefits you should know about that may convince you to trim down:
Friday, May 11, 2012
Losing Weight the Healthy Way
Losing weight is more than just finding the "right" diet and exercise. It is changing yourself from inside out.
This is why most people who are in a weight loss program hardly succeed. They do not approach weight reduction in a manner embracing their whole being but rather respond to it by simply eating less, avoiding certain types of food and a little exercise. Making long term changes, the ones which contribute to your behavior and habits towards maintaining health is the core secret to losing weight and maintaining your new weight levels.
Successfully achieving your desired weight through a reduction program may need a overhaul of your eating habits and attitude towards food, behavior about health maintenance and lifestyle. The best way to start is to first understand what your body is capable of doing and how far it can go. Crash or fad diets never work so forget about them. Your body will only respond well if you introduce the changes gradually. The idea behind this is to set a realistic goal that is healthy for your body. This is the formula to fitness and appropriate weight loss.
This is why most people who are in a weight loss program hardly succeed. They do not approach weight reduction in a manner embracing their whole being but rather respond to it by simply eating less, avoiding certain types of food and a little exercise. Making long term changes, the ones which contribute to your behavior and habits towards maintaining health is the core secret to losing weight and maintaining your new weight levels.
Successfully achieving your desired weight through a reduction program may need a overhaul of your eating habits and attitude towards food, behavior about health maintenance and lifestyle. The best way to start is to first understand what your body is capable of doing and how far it can go. Crash or fad diets never work so forget about them. Your body will only respond well if you introduce the changes gradually. The idea behind this is to set a realistic goal that is healthy for your body. This is the formula to fitness and appropriate weight loss.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)