If you think that your weight is greatly affecting your self-esteem because of physical appearance, health, emotional stability, physical abilities and the overall quality of your life in general, then it is about time that you contemplate on losing weight.
GETTING STARTED
Now that you have finally decided to lose weight, you should know where to begin. If you are planning to lose weight by self-discipline here are some aspects to consider.
First, determine the real reason or reasons why you would want to lose weight. By determining and establishing your reason/s why you would want to lose weight can help you, you can use these as motivations during the weight loss phases you are about to face. Next, know it in yourself if you can be truly and whole-heartedly committed in doing the things necessary for you to lose weight. By asking yourself if you are ready to permanently change what you eat, how you eat, your behavior and your activity level, the possibility is greater that you would lose weight fast and safe. Third, look for a back up support system in case you can no longer manage weight control on your own. Lastly, make sure that you are strong enough to deal with possible failure if you do not achieve your desired weight or result.
If you are planning to lose weight by seeking professional help, it is a must that you choose a responsible and safe weight loss program or plan carefully. Make sure that you are willing to undergo for a trial period before investing time, money, and effort in enrolling to a specific weight loss class. Lastly, you should ask yourself how determined you are and how much are you willing to sacrifice to reach your weight loss goal.
EFFECTIVE WEIGHT LOSS TIPS
Two of the most crucial factors that affect weight loss are food—or calorie—intake and the frequency of physical activities such as exercise. Although it may seem easy to monitor calorie intake and exercise regularly, it is not always effective especially if the person doing it is not determined and disciplined enough.
For you to achieve your weight loss goals here are some tips you can do yourself:
1. Make sure that you are experiencing gradual weight loss of about 1 to 2 pounds weekly without irritability, fatigue, or weakness. This will allow your body to regain the loss water and fats.
2. Watch what you eat. Choosing the foods you eat from the food pyramid can help you develop a well-balanced diet.
3. Do not be harsh on calories. Make sure that you know your body’s required calorie-intake because cutting too much calories can slow down metabolism. This will also make it difficult for your body to consume the necessary nutrients it needs to performance well.
4. Never, ever skip regular meals. Food nourishes the body. Although dieting or cutting down on food intake can help you lose weight, this cannot assure permanent weight loss because you will tend to eat more the next meal.
5. Regulate your food intake. Eating in smaller amounts or food portions will help your cut down on calorie and fat intake.
6. Prevent dehydration by drinking lots of water. Now that you are on the process of losing weight, make sure that your body well-dehydrated to avoid dehydration-related problems.
7. Take your time when you eat. If you are not in a hurry, take time to enjoy your food by eating slowly. Aside from relishing the food’s flavors, you are also giving your body enough time to adjust to the food eaten. When the satiety signal is sent to the brain, you can eat smaller amounts of food.
8. Practice eating bigger meals during daytime and eat smaller meals at nighttime. This will balance your body’s metabolism and burn the unwanted fats and calories in your body.
