Five Top Weight Management Tips
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Many people aim to lose some of their body weight. Social pressures, health or just wanting to look better are just some of the reasons for doing so.
Many people aim to lose some of their body weight. Social pressures, health or just wanting to look better are just some of the reasons for doing so.
When it comes to losing weight, making sure you do it in a healthy, sustainable way is the most important thing, to ensure it comes off and stays off. There are a number of ways to help you with this, and some are more effective than others.
Generally, shedding the pounds off is the easy bit. There's a massive difference between a dramatic loss of weight on a temporary basis, and losing weight slowly and healthily for the long-term.
Here are five tips to help you with your weight loss programme.
1) Learn the weight loss basics
Weight is lost when less calories are being taken on than being burnt off. Factors such as weight, height, age and sex can tell us how many calories need to be consumed in a day to live a healthy lifestyle. Calories allow us to perform everyday tasks, even as simple as walking, talking and moving. Your GP would be able to tell you how many calories you need for a healthy diet.
2) Record your progress in a diary
Keep track of the food you eat, the exercise you do and anything else you do throughout the day that would help/hinder you weight loss programme. By being able to see your progress over time you can better keep track of where you should be and set yourself daily targets.
3) Get support at a weight loss group
People in your situation is a great way to find support. Weight loss groups are the best way to do this, as you all have goals to work towards. With classes across the country, you won't need to travel far, and you are likely to make many new friends along the way.
4) Slow weight loss work better
Healthy weight loss work best over a longer period of time. It's recommended that around 1 or 2 pounds per week or around 3,500 calories should be lost every week. You do not need to exercise strenuously to achieve this, just a half hour walk a day, or eating smaller portions for your meals can help.
5) Have a look at your food labels
Check the calories, salt, fat and saturates within the food you are buying. This is the easiest way to keep track of what you are eating. You need to have all within your diet but only to a limited amount. Obviously, cutting down on the amount of fat will be a good help for fat loss. It is a legal requirement to state on all food packaging how much of each substance it contains. |
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Author Resource:-
From expert advice on healthy weight management , to products such as Alli which are designed to help you along the way, pop into your local Co-operative Pharmacy or visit our website.
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By :
Gareth Hoyle
Submitted
2011-01-14 05:57:05 |
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