When
you are dealing with a phenomenon as diverse as human beings, it is very
difficult to create rules which will work equally well for everyone.
Nevertheless, there are some characteristics shared by all human beings, and
this means that some basic principles can be developed. Here are five proven
techniques to help you lose weight.
Burn more calories than you take in
The
most fundamental strategy of successful weight loss is to burn more calories
than you take in. You shouldn't find it difficult to apply this in some aspect
of your life. Adjust your diet by cutting down on high fat food, and take some
simple exercise for twenty minutes, three times a week. Going for a brisk walk
instead of driving everywhere will have the desired effect, as will gentle
jogging or swimming.
Gym membership
Gym
membership is becoming increasingly popular, and, as long the exercise you do
is well planned, it can be extremely beneficial. Aerobic exercise has to be the
focal point of your plan, otherwise you could do more harm than good. Provided
you adhere to this basic rule, some anaerobic weight or resistance training can
help tone up your body. This will give you more strength and vitality, and
should increase your confidence.
See a professional nutritionist
Going
to see a professional nutritionist or dietitian can pay off handsomely. If you
go it alone, you will need to put in some serious research to make sure you are
genuinely eating healthily, and many who try this find themselves discouraged
by the lack of variety in their diet. It certainly doesn't have to be that way,
as there are plenty of different healthy meals which help you lose weight.
Getting the advice of a professional can make the task of losing weight seem so
much more enjoyable!
Find a
friend to train with
If you and a friend are both regularly free at the same
time of day, it can make sense to train together. Having someone to help you
through the times when you don't seem to be getting anywhere can keep you in
the game until the improvement suddenly appears. Having a social aspect to your
exercise will help you look forward to it, and make you more likely to stick to
it!
Eat
less food more often
Many medical practitioners now recommend eating more
meals a day, with less food at each one. This is a more balanced way to take
food into the body, spreading the load on the body over a far wider period of
time. The system of eating three meals a day is designed far more to fit in
with the working day than it is to fit in with the needs of the human body.
When you eat less more often, the body absorbs more of the nutrients in the
food, so your body craves fewer calories.
The best
and most effective method for weight loss does depend on the individual, but
follow these time tested principles and you will see results.