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Sunday, January 15, 2012

Make Weight Loss A Little Easier With These Simple Tips And Tricks!

By Anna Beck


Making a decision to lose weight can be one of the easiest things to do, but the process of losing weight can be one of the hardest. Maintaining a weight loss routine can be frustrating and tiring, but here are a few weight loss tips to make the entire process easier.

Pack your lunch for work or school. Do not give in to the temptation to pick something up from the fast food joint down the street or your school's cafeteria. Instead, pack your own lunch. This way you can control your portions. You can also be sure that what you are eating is healthy for you.

Replace whole milk with nonfat or 1% milk. They both contain the same essential vitamins and minerals that you find in whole milk. The only thing missing is the fat. A cup of non-fat or 1% milk contains 5 to 7 grams less fat than a cup of whole milk. It also has 30 to 50 fewer calories. Over the space of a year, this can really add up. Which can lead to greater weight loss.

If you have a dog, and you're trying to take off a few pounds, walk your dog regularly, at least four times a day. Even a quick walk around the block is 3/8 of a mile in our neighborhood; four times makes 1.5 miles, which is a very respectable amount and enough to keep the weight from creeping back up. Don't walk your dog? Time to start. Don't have a dog? Get one and take him or her for a nice long walk, every day. You and your dog will be glad you did, and you'll both be healthier for it.

Make sure you're not confusing thirst with hunger pains. Your body doesn't distinguish between being hungry and being thirsty both make you feel like you're hungry. Instead of eating unnecessary calories, drink a glass of water first. That way, if your body is really thirsty, your hunger pains disappear while you've consumed zero calories.

When you are stuck in traffic, use the time to tone up your buns and burn a few calories. Squeeze your butt cheeks every time you have to hit the brakes, and hold for a while. Not only will you seize the opportunity to burn off a teeny bit of fat, but also your derriere will look great!

For as great and healthy as fruits often are, your real allies in the weight loss battle will be veggies. They are packed full of nutrients while carrying incredibly low calorie counts. These can be a great option for snacking in a truly guilt free and totally responsible way.

Many people aren't successful with losing weight, but only because they aren't exactly sure how to go about doing it. There are many tips available that will help you out. With the tips provided in this article you can learn how to lose weight in a healthy way.




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