Believe That You Can
One of the most important factors for weight loss is belief in yourself.
Having the belief that you can is just as important as exercising and eating healthier. Without belief, you are sabotaging your efforts before you even begin.
Write down the reasons it is important for you to lose weight. Then set a goal for how much weight you would like to lose and commit to it. No matter what obstacles come your way do not quit until you hit your goal.
Staying positive and holding on to the belief that you can will require you to feed your mind with positive thoughts daily. If you have one bad day don't let it discourage you. Just dust it off and get right back on track.
As time goes on, and you begin to see results from your efforts, it will be easier to stay on track.
Tip 2:
Drink Water
Water is the gas that fuels the engine of our bodies. The body needs water to function efficiently.
If you drink water through the day, you will not feel hungry as often because it will give you the sensation of being full.
Once your body is receiving the amount of water that it needs, it will improve digestion and release the excess fluid stored in the cells.
Drinking a glass before each meal will help you to eat less and lose more.
Tip 3:
Get Active
Exercise is an important part of any weight loss program. Even though you may be able to lose weight without it, it will be difficult to sustain long term.
If exercise intimidates you, start out with something simple like walking. The idea is to find what you enjoy and do it.
For maximum benefit work out 5 days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes.
As your health and physical ability improve, try exercises such as Zumba, taebo and swimming. These exercises tend to burn larger amounts of calories.
Remember exercise is not only key for weight loss but it also helps to improve your overall health.
Tip 4:
Eat More Often
Eating 5 to 6 smaller meals instead of 3 large meals will help you stay full and satisfied all through the day.
If your goal is to take in no more than 1500 calories per day you have to make sure all your small meals combined do not exceed this number.
An easy way to do this is to split your 3 normal meals in half.
Tip 5:
Get At Least 7 Hours of Sleep Nightly
Not getting enough sleep alters the level of ghrelin in the body. Ghrelin is the hormone that regulates hunger in the body and when sleep deprived causes an increase in appetite.
The ideal amount of sleep is between 7 to 8 hours per night. When the body is deprived of sleep it throws off your metabolism.
To improve your quality of sleep do not drink caffeine based drinks, workout or eat at least 3 hours before bed time.
Incorporating these 5 simple tips can significantly impact the amount of weight you are able to lose.
