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Extra Pounds Won’t Go Away? Try These Weight Loss Tips!

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Summer seems like it is always right around the corner, meaning it is always a good time to start getting your body bathing suit ready!

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Sure, of course you can do it yourself, but if you go on the right diet plan, exercise plan, or get on track with taking the right supplements, it can help you boost the process.

Here are more tips to abide by so you can the results you want…

Shrink your tummy size by shrinking your PLATE size.

Studies have proven that we will typically consume what is placed in our line of sight, regardless of the size of that portion. Using a smaller plate is a good way to trick your body into accepting smaller portions.

Use a food diary to help you track and manage your intake of calories.

Keeping a journal can allow you to see where you are accidentally failing in your diet. A diary is the best way to know exactly how many calories you are eating per day.

Up your protein intake.

There are a couple of different reasons why eating a high-protein diet is good for weight loss. First, it doesn’t increase weight as much as carbs; secondly, it is important for muscle building. Having a larger muscle mass causes you to burn fat faster.

Avoid skipping meals to lose weight.

You may think this will help you drop weight but it can actually make you heavier. Even if you aren’t ravenous, try to eat three-five healthy meals each day.

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Accompanying any meal with some form of physical activity is a perfect way to lose fat.

If you have time, planning meals around any type of physical activity is a good method of losing weight… even a picnic!  Plan your picnic in a park and WALK to the location.

Keeping records as you progress is an important part of a good weight-loss routine.

Track your weight every day to be reminded of how much you need to lose to reach your goal. With a clear picture of your progress, you will be more dedicated to reaching your goals.

Be conscious of unhealthy eating habits while at work.

Most jobs require lots of time promoting a sedentary attitude. You will make valuable contacts if you meet the recipient of a document you are sending, instead of sending an assistant. Deliver the envelope in person and that customer will remember you and appreciate the personal touch. It will give you more energy and help you maintain a healthy weight.

Ask friends or family members how they are keeping fit and healthy.

Talk to people who resemble how you would like your body to look. Ask them what they do through the day. You may be able to get good information that will help you achieve your own weight loss goals.

If you’re dieting, replace all beverages with plain water.

Juices, sodas, coffee and teas have a high calorie content. Water has zero net calories and is basically free. It also helps you to feel refreshed and full.

Plan to win by planning to plan your meals ahead of time.
(Say THAT 5 times fast! lol)

Plan your day; set aside time to have 5-6 small meals every day, and pack up your food to bring with you.

You should always have a good attitude and be happy about meeting small goals.

As long as you follow the advice from this article you will be on your way to losing weight and feeling great about yourself.  Then, all you need to do is keep the weight off by continuing after the fat is gone.

Also, join countless others who have lost upwards of 12-15 lbs. in 3-4 weeks, all with a simple 4-step system.
Try it for 10 days… Take the 10-Day Challenge!

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Making The Most Of Your Exercise Routine

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You do not have to spend a lot of time at the gym in order to get fit. This article will cover a few ways that will help you get fit at home or at the gym.

Avoid snack machines and sweet treats by bringing your own healthy snacks, like fruit, to work. During your lunch break at work, instead of sitting on your butt, eat a couple pieces of fruit and go for a quick walk. When you make good choices, you will be more healthy.

Looking to get more out of your workout time? It has been a proven fact that stretching can build up strength by twenty percent. Take the time to stretch your muscles out for about thirty seconds in between exercise sets. Stretching for a brief period is all you need to do to get the most out of your workout.

If you are unable to workout at a gym, do not fret! All that is required is some workout shoes! You can go jogging at the park, run up and down stairs at a college stadium or use a neighborhood bench to do push-ups. Resistance bands are a great accessory for strength training.

Jogging is a great way to build up stamina as you exercise. You must start slow and then gradually build up when jogging every week. Try maintaining a heart rate about 75% of your usual max, which is generally between 120 and 150 bpm, which is dependent upon your age.

Do not try to work out when you are ill. Let your body heal back up at a normal pace when you become sick. The body is unable to create muscle and increase endurance throughout this period. As a result, you should not work out when you are ill. To speed your recovery, eat properly and get sufficient sleep at night.

An apple a day really can keep the doctor away. A diet that includes a lot of fresh produce is better for long term health.

Lightly exercise muscle groups you worked out the previous day. Try one or two of the same exercises you normally do but with only a fraction of the weight. This helps to send more blood, along with nutrients, to the muscles which promotes healing.

When starting a fitness program, it is easy to get carried away and want to do too much. If you have been sedentary for a while, you need to go slow and build your stamina. Your muscles and body are not used to this exertion, so work your way into it and you will avoid getting hurt.

When you are trying to sculpt your body, keep in mind that spot-toning specific areas may not provide noticeable results if you are overweight. Spot training will be much more effective and show results once you have trimmed down the excess weight and fat percentage.

Although the steps to getting healthy and fit can be tough, there are things you can do that will help you enjoy it along the way. Use the advice offered here to build a fitness regimen that works. Think about getting fit as something that will require effort each day. Do a little more each time and increase the number of times you workout to help reach your goals.

Bye for now!

Your Wellness Coach

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Weight Loss Tips You Can Count On

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No one ever said that losing weight and getting healthy were going to be easy.

In fact, just about anyone would tell you the exact opposite. This may well be the hardest thing you have ever had to do.

But if you want it badly enough, though, you can use the information in this article to help guide you in the right direction.

 

Try new foods

Dieting to lose weight can be more fun if your switch things up a little.

There are hundreds of thousands of delicious food combinations out there.

A lot of them are surprisingly healthy for you. Try some out while you are dieting to avoid getting bored.

Drink ice water

When you do this, your body needs to burn calories to warm the water to your internal body temperature.

Drinking cold water allows you to burn calories without ingesting any calories and since water has no fat and is essential to the functioning of your body, it’s the perfect beverage at any time.

Be sure to pay attention to how your body reacts to drinking cold water, though, because in some people it causes bloating. So, if you notice an increase in bloat and being uncomfortable, try cutting back on or eliminating ice water to see if that IS the culprit or not.

Use red pepper flakes early in the day

Spicy foods in general help give a little boost to your metabolism and curb your appetite.

Research has shown that if you eat foods that incorporate red pepper flakes earlier in the day, you will eat less food later in the day. So, spice up your breakfast, late-morning snack or lunch with a little kick!

Make healthy choices

A diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats or other pure protein sources will help you feel satisfied while losing weight.

By avoiding fad diets you can change your eating habits, become generally healthier, save money, reach your target weight, and maintain it easily.

Keep your blood sugar levels even

By keeping your blood sugar levels even throughout the day, you will avoid that afternoon energy crisis that often results in you reaching for the nearest unhealthy snack.

Try eating five to seven small meals throughout the day, rather than three large ones. This way you will constantly feel full.

Control your portions

Eat less while tricking your mind into thinking you are eating more by simply downsizing to an 8″ salad plate for your main meals. Smaller servings can seem pretty skimpy when sitting on a larger dinner plate and might signal deprivation to your brain.

Switch those same servings to a cozy salad plate and you have the sense of enjoying a more robust meal. If you can convince your mind that you just had a normal meal, then your stomach won’t be too far behind!

You CAN lose weight and feel better than you have ever felt in your life.

With the right information and a ton of hard work, this thing that you want is within your reach.

If you use the advice offered here, you will be well on your way to a healthier, more active life.

Cherie’s Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Tips: Weighing Yourself

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Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Tips: Weighing Yourself

The scale can be a cruel tool and cause the most emotionally strong person to break out into tears!

In order to keep your spirits high when on a weight loss plan, do NOT weigh yourself more than every couple of days.  In fact, I recommend to my clients to do it no more than once a month.

Now, while this can change from person to person, MOST people tend to find it frustrating and disappointing when the numbers are not reflecting what we feel they should. [Read more…] about Cherie’s Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Tips: Weighing Yourself