Healthy Ways To Lose Weight Quickly Now

Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at

by Etta Moncur

You know patience is a virtue and that the best things come to those who wait. Why is this? Well because by taking your time you can sort through the options available to you and pick the one that suits you best. So when it comes to weight loss you need to have the same philosophy in mind.

A visit to a dietician or doctor is something well worth considering. They will help to advise you on the ideal maximum weight you should aim to lose per week. Advice on healthy ways to lose weight quickly as possible can also be found from government websites. You do not necessarily have to spend loads of money on weight loss books – there is plenty of stuff out there on the internet to use.

It will pay you dividends in the future if you do your research now and give some serious thought as to how you intend to lose weight. Planning is the first and most crucial step towards speedy weight loss.

You can’t change something that you don’t know about. So as part of your plan you need to start looking at how many calories you currently consume. So with that in mind take some time to consider what you are currently putting into your body.

It is a good idea to get a notebook, or use your journal if you keep one, and start writing down everything you eat and drink. Also write down when you ate, how long you spent eating and what size of portion you had. You may not know this but the length of time you spend eating does affect how well you digest your food and so impacts on your weight. So be diligent and start writing it all down.

Your journal should be kept as honestly as possible. Resist the temptation to fiddle the figures. Remember that through cheating the book you are ultimately cheating yourself.

After two or three weeks of recording sit down with your journal and review how much you consume in a normal week. By this point you should be desperate to lose weight quickly so tick off the foods that you need to reduce your consumption of or even eliminate completely from your diet.

When you start to go through your journal you may notice for instance that you drink a lot of fizzy drinks. If that is the case try replacing them with water or even green tea. Always try and think about using healthier alternatives. For example do you like butter on your sandwiches? If so try a low fat spread made from olives instead. Just see if you like the alternative.

There are many low fat and low calorie alternatives for most foods these days. And these can be naturally produced and very tasty. For all meals try and eat healthily. Aim to reduce or cut out completely red meat such as beef and pork from your meals. Opt instead for lean meats such as turkey, chicken or fish. Many fish in particular are low in fat but are also an excellent source of antioxidants. So choose salmon, fresh tuna or sardines. Not only will this help you lose weight but it is better all round for your health.

A little of what you fancy is not going to do you much harm. In fact the odd food treat every now and again can actually benefit you from the release of endorphins that can result from it. The problem is when foods like chocolate stop becoming a treat and become a habit or daily part of your diet.

Chocolate is and should always be a luxury. It should never be part of your diet or your daily life. Even reduced sugar chocolate is not good for you as it contains high levels of saturated fats. So treat chocolate as an occassional indulgence. And remember to always think healthily and look for alternatives.. Some bars of chocolate are better for you than others such as chocolate chip cereal bars.

You know it is not about depriving yourself of treats. It is about moderation and reinforcing good eating habits while ditching bad ones. Just think smart about your food.

As I mentioned at the beginning patience is a virtue and no more so than when it comes to healthy ways to lose weight quickly.

Hang in there with your plan. After two or three weeks you will start to feel better and soon you will see changes. Your clothes will feel that bit looser and you will have more energy.

One of the most difficult things about changing your eating habits is staying motivated. We all have “bad” days where healthy eating is the last thing on our minds. There are times too when you never seem to lose any weight or even put some back on.

Don’t panic as this is normal for everyone so don’t let go of your plans for a slimmer you. Nothing you are doing is wrong but you may need to reassess your plan. Perhaps you need to exercise a bit more or make a few more changes to your diet? Or maybe you just need to try a bit harder in sticking to your plan?

About the Author:

Etta Moncur spends a great deal of her time helping people around the world combat weight loss and fitness problems. Her research has led her to finding one proven weight loss program that is being used with great effect by many people. To obtain a complimentary report on Think Yourself Thin go to www.think-yourself-thin.com.

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