Are you stuck at that last five pounds? It happens to us
all. A half a size away from those jeans you've tried on a
dozen times at the mall and still, they don't quite zip.
Be patient. You'll get there!! But if your weight loss
efforts need a little kick in the pants to help you over
that hump, these fast weight loss tips will help!
If you've been following a healthful plan to lose weight
which includes a slow steady weight loss, you'll understand
when I say that these weight loss tips aren't going to get
you in those jeans by this weekend. That's okay! You
won't waste the 70 bucks either because once you get into
them, you'll be able to wear them for a long time.
Start by ramping up your work out. In the beginning of
your weight loss plan, you probably found you lost the
first pounds more quickly. That's completely normal, but
it can be frustrating when your body adjusts to your new
regime. The good news is that because you've been working
out, your body is quite ready for a push. If you were
doing two miles in thirty minutes, push yourself a bit more
to get another quarter mile in. If speed isn't your game,
extend the time. What's ten minutes more a day? Raise the
incline for five of those thirty minutes. These weight
loss tips will not only help you lose those last five
pounds, but they will put your body into peak condition.
Got fiber? Adding fiber to your diet could be one of the
best weight loss tips out there. Fiber has been shown to
aid in weight loss. Not only that, but research shows that
it is beneficial in lowering cholesterol and the incidence
of cancers such as colon cancer. The recommended daily
allowance for fiber is 25 grams. Most Americans do not
reach this goal. If you're eating a diet that utilizes
whole grains instead of refined carbohydrates, your chances
of getting that full 25 grams are better. Also, fiber
works best when it's a good mix of insoluble and soluble
fiber. Insoluble fiber is the stuff you'll find in whole
grains and roughage such as lettuce and celery. Soluble
fiber is found in fruits such as apples and pears. A bowl
of oatmeal contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. Kill
two birds with one stone, so to speak! Fiber supplements
that you can mix in with your coffee or tea in the morning
are a great way to sneak in another 3 grams or so. Just
don't rely on those for all of your fiber or you'll be
missing out on some other important nutrients. And go
slowly! Work your way up to 25 grams per day gradually.
Too much fiber too fast will leave you feeling a bit
bloated and gassy.
We all have a weak spot for something. Sweet, salty,
greasy or whatever your poison may be, there are certain
times that you are more susceptible to temptation. A
little treat now and then is not what I'm talking about
here. It's okay to have a piece of chocolate, maybe even
beneficial. What's not okay is to have a box of chocolate
in one evening. Nor a bag of potato chips. Think about
the last time you blew it. What was going on in your life
that day? Were you tired? Sad? Angry? Frustrated?
Stressed out? If you're a woman, was it PMS? Recognize
this and redirect your emotion from food into something
better. Now's not the time to allow yourself the piece of
chocolate. Your willpower is down and you're likely to
binge. Go for a walk. Call a friend. Meditate for five
minutes. Turn on the music and dance... anything that will
elevate your mood and help you through this rough spot
without binging. Weight loss tips like this will not only
help you achieve your goals, but they'll help you deal with
your emotions in a much better way than using instant
gratification.
If you think you've already followed all the weight loss
tips out there and are still having a tough time,
re-examine your food intake throughout the week. You might
be surprised at what you forget to calculate into your
daily calories. A common mistake is the big lunchtime
salad. You may think you're eating far fewer calories than
you actually are. Creamy dressings such as honey mustard
can add a whopping 300 calories to that healthful salad.
Add into that choosing breaded chicken over grilled and you
may as well have had the cheeseburger. Taco salads can
have tons of calories. Just because you sprinkled a
handful of corn over the sour cream, seasoned beef and
tortilla chips (that cover the iceberg lettuce on the
bottom) doesn't mean you've eaten a low-calorie lunch. Oh!
If only it were that easy! Instead, go for the loaded
veggie salad with a bit of grilled chicken, maybe a
sprinkling of grated cheese and use a flavorful
vinaigrette. Some vinaigrettes have as few as 40 calories
per two tablespoons.
Following these weight loss tips will get you into those
jeans before you know it! Just remember to follow weight
loss tips that continue to promote healthy weight loss and
not just fast weight loss. Keep up the good work!
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From a sickly little girl to a healthy chef to the stars,
Darlene Nicholson transformed herself into The "Kick in the
Butt" Healthy Lifestyle Expert and creator of the popular
DVD "The Healthy Grocery Store Tour". Visit her website
http://www.lifechanginghealthysoutions.com or grab a copy
of her free ebook "4 Steps to Permanent Weight
Loss"...guaranteed to open your eyes to how easy weight
loss can be with the right plan of attack.
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