Tips For Realistically Losing Weight

By: Zachary Thompson

Obesity is a life threatening condition and is spreading at an
alarming rate throughout Western society. It is particularly
prevalent in the USA. However there are some steps you can take
to reduce your weight and improve your health and lifestyle.

Reducing calorie intake:

What are calories? A calorie is a unit used to measure energy.
It is required by most governments to print the calorie value of
foods on the nutrition label of all foods that are sold to
consumers. Because if this it is easier to calculate your
calorie intake. Reducing calories means not just cutting food
intake but being careful of the actual caloric value of the
foods you are eating.

Reduction but not eliminating fats and oils: fat and oil is
necessary for the body but we often eat foods which are too high
in fats thus taking in more fat and oil than we need to. When
you cut down fat and oil you will reduce calories and definitely
manage to lose those pounds.

Decrease but do not eliminate carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are
necessary to the body but we often eat too much of this class of
food resulting in the body storing these foods as fat. When you
cut down carbohydrates you will reduce your weight.

Increase your protein levels: It is often good to eat foods that
are high in proteins as they are not as fattening as other
foods. High protein foods are good to eat when you are reducing
weight to prevent any muscle loss occurring as you shed those
pounds.

Eat more fruits and vegetables: These are good for providing
nutrients to the body and are low in calories. They are a good
alternative to "junk food" snacks. They will also increase fiber
in your diet.

Reduction in sugar and sodium. Sugar is readily broken dawn by
the body into energy and excess stored as fat making it a
fattening food. Sodium eaten in excess can contribute to water
retention by the body and prevent weight loss.

Increasing fiber in your diet: this will help you to curb hunger
pangs as fiber rich foods will help you feel full as they take
longer to digest. Your digestive system will work better with an
increase in fiber.Whole grain foods, unrefined foods, fruits and
vegetables will give you more fiber.

Increase your fluid intake: Drink more pure water especially.
This will help to improve your health and fill you up.

Increase exercise: Regular exercise will help you reduce weight
and build muscle instead of storing fat. You can either work out
for about 20 minutes 3 times a week or take a brisk daily walk.

When you use these steps you will reduce your weight. You will
not achieve a super figure in one day but when you keep up a
healthy diet you will lose weight steadily. Maintaining a
healthy diet with regular exercise will ensure that you not only
reduce but will keep the weight off. You will feel healthier and
have more energy to do the things you really want to do in life.

About the author:
Zach Thompson is a Glyconutrients Consultant. His clients range
from pro athletes and actresses, to cancer patients and children
with Learning Disabilities. To learn if glyconutrients can help
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