A Matter Of Weight And Good Health
There are no actual estimates as to how many women are unhappy with their bodies but it could be close to 100%. Weight and weight loss is one of life's biggest challenges for most women. We are all caught up in hectic lifestyles, erratic eating habits and sedentary lifestyles which have an adverse effect on our bodies. We all want to look good and have perfect bodies but do not want to take the time and trouble to achieve the desired results. It is time to stop admiring people with perfect bodies and healthy lifestyles and start making that person 'You'. You too can attain an optimum body weight by following some simple and effortless tips. What it does need is commitment and planning.
Consult your doctor: Before you embark on any weight loss tips it is best to consult your family doctor. He would be the right person to advise you on the diet plan you have in mind after he has checked your blood pressure, ensured that you do not suffer from diabetes, hypertension or any other health problems that a change in diet can hamper. It would be necessary to have a blood test to ensure that all vitamin and mineral counts are within range.
Set Goals: Set a goal of 10 kg weight loss to be accomplished over a three month period. Higher more weight you lose the harder it is to lose the rest so set higher targets at the beginning itself. Set a target of losing 4 kgs in the first month, 3 and half kgs in second month and 2 and half kgs in the last month.
Eat small meals - Though this may sound ridiculous, it has been proved that eating smaller meals more often works better than eating 3 big ones. The trick is to eat limited quantities more frequently so that your metabolism is not allowed to drop below required levels. Six small meals a day as compared to three larger ones is a sure shot way of losing weight and maintaining it at that optimum level
Add more raw foods to your diet - raw foods whether fruits or vegetables have more fiber content and excess water content. They also contain less of fat as compared to cooked foods. Increasing intake of baby spinach, salad leaves, radish, cucumber and other salad items with a minimum of dressing would mean fewer intakes of calories. However, one should ensure that all such raw foods are washed thoroughly before eating.
Set aside 30 minutes for exercise - There is no need of fancy exercise apparatus or registering at a gym. Setting aside just thirty minutes for a brisk walk is all that is necessary.
Relax - Sleep deprivation is linked with stress which in turn leads to weight gain. Cortisol - a stress related hormone is released into your system when you are under stress. High Cortisol levels coupled with slow metabolism leads to weight gain.
Following these tips and getting plenty of exercise, relaxation and fresh air would certainly see you on the road to weight loss.