The Real Secrets Of Weight Loss

For most people, finding an effective way to lose weight
and keep the weight off seems like a daring and confusing
adventure straight out of a movie In actuality, it’s nowhere
near that difficult By following a natural lifestyle the weight
will melt away
Secret 1: Exercise more
The healthiest way to lose weight is not with crash diets, fad
diets or sudden bursts of exercise The body likes slow changes
and maintenance of those changes For example, someone who has
not exercised for years should not rush into running three miles
every day Exercise needs to be increased slowly
Introduce changes gradually But introduce them! Even relatively
light exercise such as a short walk may be beneficial if done
frequently Any amount of exercise is good if you are doing none
The hidden secret for exercise is to make it fun!
Thankfully, each of us has different likes and dislikes
concerning exercise and, therefore, exercise in a variety of
ways It is essential that you find an activity or a couple
activities that are enjoyable, appropriate, accessible and
affordable for you That way you are far more likely to build
them into your routine and continue regular exercise, despite
the inevitable setbacks due to illness, family commitments,
schedule changes, etc
A couple popular ideas to choose from may include walking,
swimming, gardening, sports, weight lifting, running, yoga,
pilates, any form of aerobics either in a class or by yourself,
hiking, biking, tai chi, etc You can imagine that a complete
list would be rather extensive It is possible to find
activities you really enjoy that make it possible for you to
feel your best and lose weight
Secret 2: Eat Right
Many people believe it is best to reduce their calorie intake by
eating less It is not necessary! This usually ends up with the
person either feeling starved, getting bored, getting weaker or
giving up completely in desperation This in turn can lead to a
yo-yoing effect of the weight loss – weight gain cycle
Eating an appropriate diet is the best way to lose weight Not
all weight is fat Some is water and some is accumulated toxins
stored from inappropriate food or chemicals added to food
Cutting calories only may lead you to still be storing water
weight and toxins, which will impede your weight loss and keep
you feeling less than optimal
The optimal diet for humans is fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds,
and perhaps some grains It is best to eat a wide variety of
these foods and eat them to your heart’s content If you eat
mostly fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains you will
experience weight loss and elevated health
The key is to eat as much of your food as you can in its fresh,
uncooked state Raw food is tasty, nutritious, filling, and you
can literally eat as much as you would like without gaining
weight You will have the energy to exercise and feel better
than you thought possible
Foods to cook lightly to enhance their digestibility are
potatoes, sweet potatoes, hard squashes, and sometimes broccoli,
cauliflower, and artichokes Nuts and seeds may be soaked and
sprouted to enhance their digestibility, nutrition, and flavor
Grains may be sprouted for the same reasons Manna breads and
Ezekiel breads are available that are made without flour and are
sprouted
Food to avoid are all fried foods, heavily cooked or overcooked
food, sugar, salt, flour products (bread, donuts, cereal,
bagels, etc), soda, canned or bottled juices, and any food out
of a box, can, or bottle
Buy fresh or frozen fruits, vegetables, greens, nuts (unroasted,
unsalted), seeds, and whole grains Meat of very high quality
(organic), some dairy (organic, raw), and eggs (organic) are
health promoting to some people and decrease vitality in others
You will have to find your balance with these through time and
testing Raw honey, bee pollen, and other bee products are also
high energy and health enhancing foods that promote weight loss
Secret 3: Weigh Yourself Only Once Each Week
>From the day you decide to lose weight, weigh yourself once a
week before breakfast Keep a record of this weight and see the
pattern that develops You may opt for a scale that tests for
water and fat percentages as well as weight to have a better
idea how your body is changing
Every single time a person exercises and eats health-enhancing
food, their body rebuilds itself with healthier tissue and
discards fat and toxins Avoid being impatient and remind
yourself that the results will slowly manifest themselves
Remember that there are no shortcuts to losing weight in a
healthy and reasonable way
Women need to remember that due to hormonal changes throughout
their menstrual cycle their weight may fluctuate more than
expected Water retention, eating habits, hydration, recent
exercise, and hormones will all play their roles and women may
notice unusual weight gain or loss seemingly overnight Be
patient, do not stress, and the changes will even themselves out
and weight loss will continue
Secret 4: Sleep
Sleep is the great equalizer All your body systems depend on
proper sleep for their function Weight loss, hormone patterns,
thought clarity, energy, creativity, patience, detoxification
and toxin removal, proper growth and repair from exercise, etc,
all depend on quality sleep
Go to sleep as early as you feel tired, but at least before
11pm Before 10pm is even better It is said that the hours of
sleep before midnight count as double of those had after
midnight Try to get a good, restful sleep and awaken naturally,
if possible If you must awaken to an alarm, at least make sure
you awaken at the same time each day and are not waking up
feeling groggy and fatigued If you need more sleep, get it!
Other helpful secrets:
Drink enough water daily so that you do not feel overly thirsty,
dry, or light headed
Have a rhythm to your day that works for you If you awaken
every day around the same time, go about your day in the same
way, exercise, sleep, eat, and work the same ways, your body
gets used to the rhythm and it is easier for you to maintain a
healthy lifestyle It is much more difficult if every day is
different and you need to plan and structure then restructure,
trying to make things work and fit things in It is easier to
let healthy choices go and get caught in the stress cycle
Enjoy time outdoors every day, if possible In sun, rain, snow,
hot, or cold, the outdoors is good for the body Being outside
is invigorating and inspirational The Vitamin D produced by
your skin from the sun is excellent for building bones and
maintaining energy Don’t be fooled and wear sunscreens
constantly, get your sun and outdoor exposure every day!
Eat when hungry, drink when thirsty, exercise when you feel
energetic, work when you feel creative, sleep when you are
tired, and play as much as you can Having fun with your life
and enjoying it is a great way to find balance and losing excess
weight will come naturally

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