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Five
Tips for EASY Weight Loss!
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by:
Diana Keuilian
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Whoever
told you that weight loss was difficult never read this article!
Weight loss is a hot topic among people today, especially considering
the fact that more than half of us are overweight. As we get older we
often get busier, and before we know it, find ourselves in the prime of
our lives and packing a few extra pounds. With so little extra time in
our lives it is impractical to join the latest diet fad or commit to
sweating in the gym for hours at a time. Are we all destined to grow
outward with each passing year, or is there a simple way for us to
reclaim our healthy figures? If you struggle with your own battle of
the bulge read on for five sure-fire ways to drop a few of those
unwanted pounds, and more importantly learn how you can prevent packing
them in the first place!
TIP #1: Burn it in the AM
What is the first thing you do when you wake each morning? Hit the
snooze button for an extra ten minutes of sleep? What if I told you
that taking those ten minutes to strap on your sneakers and walk
briskly around the block would result in weight loss? It has been
proven that aerobic activity done on an empty stomach forces your body
to recruit energy from storage. This energy is stored in the form of
fat on various parts of your body. Starting tomorrow take ten minutes
out of your morning to walk briskly around the block before breakfast.
Do not sprint or try to walk as quickly as possible, simply walk at a
pace that you could comfortably hold a conversation. This seemingly
small activity, when done consistently, will produce surprising weight
loss results!
TIP #2 Forget Your Late Night Snack
I know I am not the only one who enjoys eating a snack after dinner!
Although comfort food seems to taste better right before bed, it is
also more prone to stick with us when eaten late at night. It has been
proven that not eating three hours before bed reduces fat storage
throughout the night. If you go to bed at 10pm, finish eating for the
day no later than 7pm. Once you have made this a habit you will be
ecstatic over the long term weight loss!
TIP #3 Kiss that Frappuccino Goodbye
What tastes better than a frothy, venti frappuccino smothered in whip
cream and chocolate syrup? While blended coffee beverages have rapidly
gained popularity with the masses, their caloric tallies have been all
but ignored. Whether you are an avid Starbucker, or only wander in for
an occasional treat, it is important to know the truth about what you
are drinking. The average Venti sized frappuccino weighs in at 530
calories. This staggering number equals 2.5 bagels, or one third of the
recommended daily calories for an average woman. Not only is this an
extreme amount of calories to be consumed in a beverage but the
calories come purely from sugar, which is easily stored as fat. Next
time you are in line at the coffee shop and find yourself eyeing a
sugary beverage, redirect your attention to the tea selection, or stick
with an old fashioned cup of coffee.
TIP #4 Fuel Your Fire
Have you ever tended a campfire? You probably remember continuously
adding sticks and branches to keep the fire from running out of fuel.
Your body’s metabolism is similar in its need for constant fuel. Eating
a small meal every three hours is a great way to keep your metabolism
high all day long. When your metabolism is high you burn more calories
throughout the day and are less likely to store fat. Rather than eating
2 or 3 large meals a day, and allowing your ‘fire’ to go out, giving
way to hunger pains, try eating a small meal every three hours and be
amazed at your weight loss results.
TIP #5 Curb Your Carbs
I’m sure sometime in the past year you have found yourself subjected to
the testimony of a converted ‘low-carb’ enthusiast. While these people
may look great it is definitely not the right diet for everyone.
Extreme fatigue, crankiness and downright impracticality are what make
this diet a tough cookie to swallow. Cutting one or two carb-filled
items out of your daily diet can make a huge difference in meeting
weight loss goals. While I wouldn’t recommend throwing out your bread
basket entirely, consciously cutting carb-filled items out of your
daily food intake is a great idea. If you normally have a sandwich for
lunch make it open-faced, thus cutting out half of the bread. If you
enjoy eating pasta for dinner reduce your pasta portion and add extra
vegetables. These minor changes to your daily diet will prove
themselves priceless when you step onto the scale!
It is you against the bulge, and now that you are armed with these 5
tips for easy weight loss, I am confident that you are going to win!
Keep in mind that consistency is the key. The more effort that you put
into implementing these 5 tips into your daily lifestyle, the quicker
the unwanted pounds will disappear!
About the author:
Diana Keuilian, Certified Personal Trainer, and author of “Avoid The
Freshman Fifteen”, has a proven method for avoiding college weight
gain. Visit www.AvoidTheFreshman15.comto
learn more. She is also the head Fitness Trainer for the nation’s
leading online fitness site www.HitechPersonalFitness.comand
board member of www.HitechTrainer.comLearn
more at www.Keuilian.com
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