Saturday, December 20, 2008

Weight Loss Guide - Tips For Quick Weight Loss

By Benno Yellic

It is important for you to live a healthy lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle involves controlling your weight. We all know that it can be difficult to lose weight, but it can be done with a little effort and encouragement. The natural way to lose weight is certainly the best option. Weight loss pills can do more damage than good, so always make sure to buy from trusted and well established brands.

Drinking plenty of water is a good way to lose weight quickly. The average person should drink eight to ten glasses of water a day. If you don't want to spend lots of money buying bottled water, than the best alternative is to buy a water filter. You will save lots of money by using a water filter instead of bottled water. Every time you feel the urge to have a soda, drink water instead.

Running might be the oldest method people use to lose weight, but it is certainly a very effective one. You don't have to necessarily run, you can walk instead. Yes, you can lose weight just by walking 20-30 minutes per day. Walking is a great alternative to running and jogging. Of course, running 10 minutes is not the same as walking 10 minutes, but it is still effective.

Trying to lose weight might not be the most exciting thing you will do in your life, but it also does not have to be the most boring either. You have to keep yourself motivated when trying to lose weight, and the best way to do so is to have the right friends. Chances are, your friends want to get into shape as well. Ask them to join you, it makes losing weight and exercising a lot more fun.

Try to eat more often. That's right, by eating more often throughout the day, it will help you lose weight more quickly. Most people eat 3 big meals a day which are breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Instead of eating 3 big meals a day, try to eat 5-7 smaller meals. By eating 5-7 smaller meals a day you will boost your metabolism. The higher your metabolic rate the more calories you burn at rest.

Make healthier eating choices. The main reason most people become obese is because of bad eating habits. Yes, you can still enjoy your favorite foods from time to time, but you have to have a balance. Never eat to the point where you feel uncomfortable. It's all about portion control. Most people don't gain weight because of the type of food they eat, but rather because of the amount of food they eat.

Hopefully the tips above will help you lose weight, and live a more healthy lifestyle. The important thing is to never quit. It is always going to be difficult at first, but as time goes by exercising will become second nature. Start off slow, never push yourself to the point where you never want to do it again. Losing weight is a marathon not a sprint. Start changing your life today, and get back into shape. - 16004

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