Healthy Living And Losing Weight!

By Casey Wigwire

In the game of weight loss it is very important to understand what you should and shouldn't do to maximize a healthy balance all around. You have in mind exactly how many pounds you would like to lose but perhaps not the right way to go about it. The most common mistake everyone makes is to stop eating well rounded meals and butcher the diet completely. You should never miss any meals. In fact it is best to increase the meals from three to six each day. Lower your portions but keep the body working.

How do you eat a lighter meal? The best way is to remember those two crazy things your parents desperately wanted you to eat but you never did. They were fruits and vegetables. These two things will give you the vitamins, cancer fighting antioxidants, fiber and minerals you need while filling your tummy with a lighter meal. The best part is they are low in calories as well, always a winner.

As you put together your perfect diet it is crucial you remove the worst of them all, the fast and processed foods. These will only bring you more fat. Not want you want. Stick with the fresh foods at every turn.

One thing we are all guilty of from time to time is that of consuming too much sugar. We love our candy, pop drinks and spoonfuls in our coffee. This needs to be monitored to avoid the build up of fat in our bodies. On the opposing side there is water, something we are often guilty of missing. Six to eight glasses each day will do wonders.

The most forgotten on the agenda is that of salt. Your cardiovascular system can be interrupted with too much of this and you will struggle to lose weight for sure. Consider alternatives when spicing things up. Garlic is very good, as is pepper, basil, rosemary, ginger, nutmeg and bay leaves.

You have the right mind set and you know the rules, now you can't let it go to waste by eating everything in sight. Sure you are eating the right stuff and you are eating more meals but what about those nights out that become seconds and thirds? Try to avoid going up again and again. If dining out and you are done, take the rest home with you. Don't let the body fall apart. Protect your investment and take only what you need.

With the diet in check you are almost done, but not quite. You need to burn that fat away and preserve your energy by exercise. There are many ways you can do this. Any physical activity will work. Not watching television and not the computer. Rather a walk, a jog, a trip to the gym for some machine work or a sport like tennis or basketball. Use the food you have paid close attention to. Force the body to use it. You will indeed lose weight and you will indeed keep it off. - 33373

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