There are many ways to lose weight, but most share a common theme for permanent weight loss. Weight gain is usually a result of an unhealthy lifestyle. Moreover, the excess weight that you have did not just appear; it has built up over many months or years.
Our daily calorie requirements can be calculated and you will most likely not have any weight issues if you stay close to that number. For the many people that do indulge in food high in fat and calories and overshoot their daily needs, weight will continually creep up.
Losing weight and especially losing weight permanently can only be achieved if the right goals are set and the goals are adhered to closely. Here is a look at how to set good goals for losing weight permanently.
It is important to realize that the excess weight you have has built up over time, months or even years, and therefore it is not going to go away quickly, particularly if it is more than 20 pounds. Doctors typically estimate that six pounds per months is a healthy rate of weight loss. So why not set yourself a target of five pounds per month to get started.
Losing weight permanently also often means a change in lifestyle and especially eating habits. You will most likely not be able to drop pounds when you keep eating the same bad foods, even if you cut it down. If you eat healthily and include lots of fruit, vegetables and grains in your daily routine, you will not be hungry and still lose weight. Changing to a healthier eating habit will not only make you lose weight, you will also be able to have a healthier life. More vitamins and minerals will enter your system so that your body will thrive.
Another advantage of goal setting is that it allows you to better control your temptations if you plan for them. You can still enjoy a dessert or some candy from time to time but don't overdo it or you will quickly undo your good work.
Your new diet can be at risk if you exclude the foods you love. To satisfy that sweet tooth, indulge once in a while and it should also prevent you from eating a whole packet and breaking your diet.
Being able to reward yourself when you have successfully achieved one of your milestones is a good thing to do. Why not take a beauty treatment or have a night out with the girls to pat yourself on the back. Your motivation will rise as you start to see the results of your efforts and will help refocus you on your next milestone.
Regular exercise should be an important component of your weight loss plan. Exercise along with portion control and healthy food is the real key to weight loss and keeping it off. As your fitness levels increase, your metabolic rate also increases so you will actually burn more calories and make you feel energized.
Do not set unrealistic goals otherwise you will likely fail and stop quickly. Start slowly and build exercise into your plan and you will start to see the results you have wanted for a long time. And that excess weight will soon be a part of your past. - 16004
Our daily calorie requirements can be calculated and you will most likely not have any weight issues if you stay close to that number. For the many people that do indulge in food high in fat and calories and overshoot their daily needs, weight will continually creep up.
Losing weight and especially losing weight permanently can only be achieved if the right goals are set and the goals are adhered to closely. Here is a look at how to set good goals for losing weight permanently.
It is important to realize that the excess weight you have has built up over time, months or even years, and therefore it is not going to go away quickly, particularly if it is more than 20 pounds. Doctors typically estimate that six pounds per months is a healthy rate of weight loss. So why not set yourself a target of five pounds per month to get started.
Losing weight permanently also often means a change in lifestyle and especially eating habits. You will most likely not be able to drop pounds when you keep eating the same bad foods, even if you cut it down. If you eat healthily and include lots of fruit, vegetables and grains in your daily routine, you will not be hungry and still lose weight. Changing to a healthier eating habit will not only make you lose weight, you will also be able to have a healthier life. More vitamins and minerals will enter your system so that your body will thrive.
Another advantage of goal setting is that it allows you to better control your temptations if you plan for them. You can still enjoy a dessert or some candy from time to time but don't overdo it or you will quickly undo your good work.
Your new diet can be at risk if you exclude the foods you love. To satisfy that sweet tooth, indulge once in a while and it should also prevent you from eating a whole packet and breaking your diet.
Being able to reward yourself when you have successfully achieved one of your milestones is a good thing to do. Why not take a beauty treatment or have a night out with the girls to pat yourself on the back. Your motivation will rise as you start to see the results of your efforts and will help refocus you on your next milestone.
Regular exercise should be an important component of your weight loss plan. Exercise along with portion control and healthy food is the real key to weight loss and keeping it off. As your fitness levels increase, your metabolic rate also increases so you will actually burn more calories and make you feel energized.
Do not set unrealistic goals otherwise you will likely fail and stop quickly. Start slowly and build exercise into your plan and you will start to see the results you have wanted for a long time. And that excess weight will soon be a part of your past. - 16004
About the Author:
Barbara J. Silberman struggled with her weight for several years and finally managed to find the right diet plan for her to lose weight the healthy way. Barbara watched the pounds steadily fall off and lost 36 pounds in 8 months. She now has her weight firmly under control and is promoting her Weight Loss Worksheet Pack free of charge on her blog.
