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5 Steps to Start Your Weight Loss Program
by: Nicholas Webb
Remember there's more to you than meets the eye. You've got
personality, brains, feelings, in short, all those things that make
you, YOU. So why diet? After all, you're more than just a body, and
things that really matter can't be measured on a scale.
That
said, there are some very good sound reasons for dieting. After all,
dieting is not just for weight loss or
weight gain. No, the true meaning of a diet is in choosing foods and
setting eating habits that will keep you healthy, strong, and feeling
your best. It takes planning and dedication. It means setting goals and
following through. But it doesn't have to be a chore. No, with the
right tools it can even be fun, especially when you start to see the
results that you're looking for!
Before,
choosing a diet, there are five extremely simple Steps, which if you
really apply you will probably end up losing weight without even trying!
Doesn't that sound interesting. Really No kidding, try the
following:
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Step 1) Always sit down when you eat, preferable at a
table. Don't eat while standing, walking, driving or talking on the
phone.
Step 2) Don't read or watch television while you
eat.
Step 3) Eat only when your stomach is empty. At least 3
to 4 hours from your last meal.
Step 4) Don't take a bite
until you've already swallowed the previous bite. Obvious? Try
observing people and you'll see them stuffing their mouths, which are
still full. They probably talk at the same time! So, bite, chew,
swallow, bite, chew, swallow.
Step 5) Don't eat when
you're not hungry. No, I'm being serious and I know that this sounds
stupid. For example when at home wait 5 minutes before taking second
helpings. If you wait, you'll probably find that you're no longer
hungry, whereas if you don't wait you could probably eat thirds!
Remember - Wait five minutes before taking more.
A
good diet doesn't end when you finally reach your target goal.
Maintaining good nutrition, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle is a
continuing process. Only this will give you the energy to face the
challenges of your busy day, boost your self-image, and make you look
and feel better.
And there's no
feeling like the satisfaction when you achieve your goals by sticking to
a sensible, healthy, diet plan.
Besides,
where would we be without food? Changing your diet to prevent or
reverse heart disease, reduce your blood pressure, or to get the better
of your diabetes and, naturally to reach your desired weight, is not
just a matter of cutting out butter and eggs and counting the amount of
fat grams you eat each day. For instance, most Americans get close to
40% of their calories from fat! This is twice the recommended amount if
you already suffer from heart disease.
There
are many misconceptions and confusion concerning fat these days, some
seem to make sense, others are just plain dumb! Remember, concerning
fat, several things are now known for sure. It is known that most of us
eat too much fat and that obesity is a major health concern, increasing
the risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, back pain and
cancer. It is also known that saturated fat, more than anything else, is
responsible for increasing our cholesterol levels.
I
know it's weird, but it has been found, ironically, that when people
focus exclusively on eliminating cholesterol from their daily diet they
may unknowingly move on to a diet high in saturated fats! Some people
decide to become vegetarian, leaving out meat and eggs, but the salad
dressings, nuts and peanut butter, for instance, do more damage than a
lean steak! Message: be careful what you eat, you may be surprised.
Nicholas webb is the
owner of
www.AllAbout-Heart-Disease.com - A site that provides valuable
information in a user-friendly format about heart disease, the risk
factors and how you can get a hold on your life and live it to the full.
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