Great Tips For Weight Loss
It is hard to really know, these days, which tips for losing weight are the right ones. It seems that everyone has a different opinion. Low Fats, Low Carbs, Fasting, etc. The list goes on and on. But which of these tips really work and which ones only work for a little while.
The two most common diets around are the Low Fat diet and the Low Carb diet. These plans have been popular for many years because of the initial weight loss, but people have trouble keeping the weight off later on. Lets look at them for a moment
- Low Carb Diets tend to be impossibly strict. Not only can you not eat Carbs, you can barely eat at all. After a few weeks of following this plan you will notice that you have lost weight though, and this will make you think the plan is working. You will also notice that you feel much more tired, have less energy, and that you have stopped being as active. Low Carb Diets deplete your glycogen (energy reserves) in your kidney and muscles and are generally unhealthy. Yes, you lose weight, but only because you are slowly dehydrating yourself.
- Low Fat Diets tend to eliminate some of the truly best tasting food. As well, without fat interrupting the flow of carbohydrates going into your system we tend to feel extreme highs and lows. If you have ever had a sugar high, you will know what this feels like. The crash at the end is the worst part. You will find yourself much more irritable and erratic.
The trick to losing weight and keeping it off is to lose weight naturally. By naturally I mean that the process should simply be a change of pattern for you, not an uphill battle. Changing your lifestyle and changing your body go hand in hand. Here are some simple tips that will not only make you lose weight, they will also improve your quality of life.
- Take time for yourself. Literally, take a few moments each day and stop thinking about all the things you need to do. Stop thinking about losing weight. Stop thinking in general. Find a park or quiet spot and just listen, breath, and relax. Your mental state is as much as part of losing weight as your body is.
- Go for plenty of Walks. A lot of people will say walk for 30 minute per day, I disagree. Walking should not just be for losing weight, it should also be for your own peace of mind. Walking is a non strenuous exercise that improves your heartrate, your respiration, and your mood. Enjoy the walk and take it slowly and you will want to take many more walks.
- Isometrics. You do not need to go to the gym to get a workout. Sitting there at your desk you could be doing Bicep Curls right now. Instead of using a weight, simply make a fist and tighten up the bicep. Now, as you bring your fist up to your shoulder, make it as hard as you can on yourself. Literally use your own strength to fight the movement. This will enhance tone, strength, and never risk a muscle. You can do this with any exercise, including something as simple as washing the car.
- Change how often you eat. Rather than sitting down 3 times a day to a filling meal, try to break it up into 5 meals per day of not-so-filling meals. With all the walking and isometrics you will be burning a lot of calories but you do not want to stop eating. Hurting yourself is not helping you. Eat 5 small meals a day and you will remove excess fat stores while maintaining strength and clarity.
Remember, all you truly need to lose weight is you.
