Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Weight loss without going under the knife

Losing your fat can be so easy for people who have the money to spare and the courage to go under the knife. Procedures like liposuction and mesotherapy have gained popularity in recent years because of its really fast results. In no time, one can lose those fats.

What people don’t know though is that fats that are so easily lost can turn up just as easily without the discipline to go with it. This is the reason why most people who go under the knife to lose weight do so again and again. They just can’t maintain the weight because of improper eating habits and lack of physical activity.

Here are some tips on losing weight the natural way that everyone with an ounce of fat should take to heart!

1. Curb the urge

There is nothing like self-discipline to help you lose those unwanted pounds and those pesky fatty areas. Curbing the urge to eat does not mean that you will starve yourself to death by eating only crackers for the rest of the day or just a piece of cucumber every meal like all the anorexics out there. Curbing the urge means eating the right foods and avoiding those that are bad for your health and wellbeing.

Examples of foods that only add up to your fatty scale are foods that are rich in oil such as deep-fried meals. You should also avoid junk foods like potato chips and carbonated drinks as these only contribute in our bodies caloric scale but do nothing for our health. If you can, eat more fruits, vegetables and seafood and less on the meat. If you have to eat meat, go for the healthy ones like turkey and chicken.

2. Just limit to three

As much as possible, try to limit yourself to just three meals in a day. Make sure that you do not overeat to compensate for the in between meals. Eating more than you should will only cause your body difficulties when it comes to digesting the food.

This is why, some dieticians recommend eating a couple more times a day just as long as you keep the amount to a minimum. This way, your body will be given enough time to digest the food. Whether you limit it to three or eat more often but in less amounts. That is up to you. Just make sure that you can see it through.

One important thing about losing weight is consistency. It is a long process and the results will not so easily be achieved.

3. Run!

One of the best ways to keep your body physically fit is to run every day. Running or jogging is a great way to exercise your body and lose fats in totality. This is because running exercises every part of your body; unlike workouts where you concentrate on just one part of the body. Specific body workouts is recommended when you have already lost weight and are trying to tone some parts of the body.

4. Enroll in a program

If you do not have the self-discipline to lose weight on your own, it is good to just sign up with a program that will help you discipline yourself. Because you have paid for it and you have a regimen that you have to follow, most people find programs effective for the simple reason that they don’t want their money to go to waste.

5. Find a buddy

There is nothing better than have someone with you, going through the same hardships and the problems as you are. This will make losing weight more bearable because you have someone to share it with. Another good thing about the buddy system is that it works like a support group. If you don’t feel like exercising, your partner or buddy can help motivate you.