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How to
Keep Your Weight Down
and Stay Fit
by Al Stevens
Many of us would like to lose weight and we think about it a lot.
But, when it comes down to doing it, it seems so overwhelming. And, naturally,
we want it to happen overnight. However, with a bit of persistence there are
some simple steps that you can take that can help you lose those unwanted
pounds.
Drink 8 glasses of water each day, or more depending on your size. This will
help to flush out the toxins that will break down as you lose your weight. Drink
the water throughout the day as opposed to a lot all at once. This will give a
gradual flushing of toxins and keep you hydrated. You may think, "But I'm just
not thirsty, especially in the winter." Well did you know that thirst is
actually a sign that you are already dehydrated? Drink your H2O!
Always have breakfast. Your body needs fuel in order to metabolize your fat.
Make sure your breakfast is high in protein.
Have a mid-morning snack. Say, around 11am have a snack of an apple and some
cheese. Or, if you prefer, some veggies. This keeps you from being ravenous at
lunch and keeps your blood sugar more constant, which definitely helps your
weight loss.
Eat protein again at lunch, but don't forget the vegetables. An all protein
diet is actually not healthy. Plus, you need the carbs from the veges and they
will help with the flushing.
Yes! You get to eat again! Have a mid-afternoon snack of something like raw
almonds.
Finally it's dinner time. Try to make it relatively early, again have
protein and veggies. However, avoid potatoes, fried food and breads. Omelets
with sautéed vegetables make a nutritious and delicious evening meal.
Next, the "E" word... exercise. DON'T overdo it. Most of us get overanxious
in our initial efforts to lose weight and overextend ourselves. The overall best
exercise for anyone is walking. Make sure you wear supportive, comfortable
shoes. And have your water in tow if the weather is warm. At first, don't "power
walk", especially if you are not used to exercising. But don't just stroll
either. Start out with a 10 minute walk if that is what you can manage, then
build up to a 20 minute walk at a good clip. Remember, the key is not to overdo
it. Otherwise you may strain yourself and then give up. The key is consistency.
Get a good amount of sleep. Sleep is the time when the body rejuvenates
itself. Weight loss causes a big metabolic change and involves a lot of toxin
flushing, so your body needs the down time to rebuild itself.
Now, this tip may work for some and not for others so you will have to use
your judgment. What was successful for me was, after one week of following the
above protocol strictly, I would reward myself with a 1/4 cup of ice cream (my
favorite!) If you are a chip eater you may want to get yourself an individual
bag of chips. For me it worked as a reward. Others need to go cold turkey, do
what will work for you.
Lastly, every day after you've followed these guidelines reward yourself for
your hard work. Take 15 minutes, or more, to do something you really enjoy,
reading a novel, talking to an old friend, playing the piano, etc.
Always remember, just put one foot in front of the other and you will
eventually succeed!
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