Every successful diet should allow for an occasional reward for the effort you put into your diet. Get a massage, take the night off to rent a movie, or go shopping. Buying new clothes will not only be a reward, but will also show how much weight you have lost, showing yourself that the hard work is paying off in your image.
One simple way to lose lots of weight is to do aerobic exercise. Often referred to as “cardio,” this type of exercise includes running, biking, speed walking and any other activity that increases your heart rate. As your heart rate rises, you will burn more calories, which will lead to attaining the figure you desire. Think about getting at least thirty minutes of cardio around four days per week.
When possible, put on comfy clothes instead of tight clothing like tight dresses and skirt or suits. It is hard to take a walk when you have tight clothing on. It’s a good thing when you have an entirely casual work environment, or one that features casual Fridays.
Having a weight loss buddy can be a good way to lose more weight. You will serve as each other’s support and encouragement when things get tough and will stop one another from making poor food choices. You can also share weight loss strategies. The success will be twice as sweet when you reach your goals together.
When you start feeling hungry, drink a glass of water and wait fifteen minutes before eating. Your body can feel hungry when it is simply bored or thirsty. When this happens, take a walk or drink some water. If you feel like you still need to eat then perhaps it may be time to nourish your body.
Eating while distracted can really make it easy to put on unwanted pounds. You will eat more and have a harder time losing weight if you do not pay attention to the foods you eat. Realize how much you eat daily so you can take in less.
Use a pedometer for tracking steps when losing weight. Everyone ought to walk around 10,000 steps each day. An inactive person walks approximately 3,000 steps per day. Challenge yourself to increase your daily activity by going on a walk or run for 30 minutes. Every step you take helps you to lose weight.
One of the keys to weight loss is finding an activity you like and sticking with it. You’ll burn a greater number of calories at an activity that you enjoy. Doing enjoyable activities motivates you by allowing you to forget that you are actually working out.
Enlist help in your weight loss journey. If there is no one you know that wants to exercise with you, you could join a support group online. You may even strike it lucky and find a buddy to lose weight with!
Maiysha Johnson
www.ILoveBodyTrim.info
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