You are determined to loose weight fast but just don’t know what to do. Every time you see food your digestive system gets activated. However, this wonderful trance that you were in breaks once the food is eaten. The sense of guilt that follows is so overwhelming that you decide that NEVER NEVER again will you fall into the same trap. But, human that you are you land up in the same old rut once again.
Well here are some ways which will help you stick to your decision of loosing weight.
Drink plenty of water
Drinking Water acts as a very important catalyst in losing weight.
Water acts as an appetite suppressant as it keeps your stomach full. Drinking plenty of water helps fend off dehydration which very often leads to false cravings thus activating your hunger and ultimately leading to weight gain.
Drinking plenty of water also helps your body metabolize stored fat by helping the kidneys flush out waste. When you don’t drink enough water the liver becomes less effective at metabolizing fat thus once again leading to weight gain.
Another very effective way of loosing weight is to drink ice cold water as this helps the body burn about 62 calories a day. This equals around 430 calories per week. This way you loose lot of weight without much sweating.
Eat regularly
Eating reularly is a very important aspect in loosing weight.This means eating 5 times a day,with breakfast being the must have meal.
Having your breakfast as the first thing in the morning gears up your body for the entire day and also avoids any kind of hunger pangs later in the day.
When you eat 5 times a day you will never feel hungry, make sure these meals are short meals .Don’t over eat in any of the meals. Learn portion size control!
Eat lots of fibre
Eating food rich in fibre helps bulk you up making you feel fuller for longer.Fibre is found only in plant foods. Our bodies cant digest food rich in fibre easily so the food simply goes through the body.
During the elimination process it helps cut calories by attaching itself to protein and fat that you have eaten previously.
In addition, high fiber foods are typically low in calories and filling, so you are reducing your calorie intake overall.
Good fibre foods include: strawberries, apples, figs, chickpeas, potatoes, (with skins) broccoli, brown rice, beans, bran and nuts.
Consume more good fats
There are good fats and bad fats
Good fats provide you with essential fatty acids which can actually help your body burn fat more efficiently and protect against disease. Get at least three portions of oily fish a week with Salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines being good choices. These are some examples of good fat.
Get plenty of quality protein
Quality protein is an effective weight control tool because of the satiety factor and its ability to keep you full for longer periods. Protein helps to maintain muscle mass which is important in the fat burning process.
Good choices include
Fish, shrimps, Low fat cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, skimmed milk, egg whites, s Weight gain is caused by consuming too many calories, whether they are from carbohydrate, protein or fat.
Carbohydrates can help you lose weight
A balanced diet containing good carbohydrates such as fruits vegetables and whole grains moderate in fat and calories, will result in weight loss
Good carbohydrates will also help you combat hunger pangs as they are slowly realized into the body.
One important point to be kept in mind is that when eating carbohydrates eat them “from the earth” with no refining or processing.
These include whole grains, vegetables; fruits and beans.
Don’t be overly-restrictive
Everyone has his or her favorite treats. Simply allow yourself a little indulgence, but watch out for the frequency and the quantity. Having a small treat once in a while can be rewarding to your weight loss experience. Cutting too much of your favorite treats usually lead to an early relapse.
Watch for the sugary drinks
Juices, pop, cream & sugar in your coffee or tea all add up. So, keep an eye on all the extra delicacies you add on to your plate, which very greatly add on to your waist
If you have read the above you will see that it is not the food group, but the quality of the food in it that’s important for fast weight loss.
