Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Two Things You Should Do To Lose Weight

By Melissa Moore

Most people are more concerned on quick weight loss. I'm sorry to burst the bubble, but healthy and permanent weight loss takes time. If you are serious about weight loss and maintaining that ideal weight, it is important for you to set realistic goals.

Weight loss pills and fad dieting become very attractive to people that focus on quick weight loss. While they end up losing a few pounds, that is not fat loss. With most of the fad diets, you will lose more water and muscles than fat. I am sure you will agree that this is an unhealthy way of losing weight! Moreover, such weight loss is not permanent.

Your goal also should not be to have a body like a superstar model, like Jessica Alba for instance; remember that they have money for trainers, chefs and nutritionist to help them maintain that slim figure.

You will only get frustrated and be disappointed if you strive to be like them. Just aim your specific goals at becoming healthy. Lose enough weight so that you can weigh in at your ideal body weight! You won't need diet pills or starvation tactics to achieve that. All you need to do is to eat right and exercise regularly.

Don't worry about dieting so much and instead focus on eating more healthily. If you don't know where to start, begin by substituting water for soft drinks. You will be satisfying your thirst but will do so without the weight that goes with the soda. Some people think that soft drinks that come with the 'low-calorie' tag are okay. However, this is wrong! Low-calorie soft drinks are deprived of fructose. They make you want sugar.

You should also replace white flour with whole grain wheat. Whole grain wheat contains much less fat. Being rich in protein and fiber, it will help you with weight loss!

Speaking of exercises, give weight training a try. Weight training is an excellent exercise for weight loss and you will see results fast. It is not only for men, contrary to what many women think.

If you are a woman, do not be concerned about becoming huge like a body builder. For the most part, if one wants to build huge muscles like that, then testosterone is pretty important and women don't have that. Besides, bodybuilders aren't able to build muscles just by doing exercises. They also use protein shakes, supplements and steroids to acquire the muscular body.

Exercise has many other healthy benefits as well. You will have more energy; you get this extra energy by burning your fat deposits. You will also feel better overall as you will be able to sleep more soundly.

Other benefits from exercises are improvement in skin tone and appearance, an improved immune system, greater stamina and strong lean muscles! - 16650

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