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By Joey Dweck
Losing unwanted body weight does not have to involve prolonged
workout sessions at the gym or self-defeating fad diet
regimens. In fact, most people find that without a sustained
lifestyle change, any weight that is lost during a period of
diet or extreme exercise is gained back once the activity is
no
longer practiced.
If you would like to lose pounds and keep them off, then you
need to invest in a lifestyle adjustment. By altering only a
few important patterns in your diet and exercise routine, you
can literally lose weight without much effort. Here are some
tips to help you quickly drop those extra pounds:
1. Walk for 30 minutes each day. Walking is not only a
stress-reducer, but it is also more effective in inducing fat
loss than a 30-minute jog. Here’s why: running helps you burn
calories and quickly tone leg muscles because of the repeated
flexing and force exerted on the leg muscles. However, because
running increases the heart rate to aerobic levels, the heart
rate also drops quickly once the activity has been stopped.
Walking, however, increases the heart rate to the fat-burning
level. Any activity performed at the fat-burning level will
have a longer-lasting impact. Thus, while you might flex and
strain your muscles less during a 30-minute period of walking,
the heart rate will stay elevated for a longer period of time.
2. Cut the portion in half. Whether you are eating a
cheeseburger or plate of fries, divide the dish in half. If
you
are tempted to nibble on more than half, then give it away to
a
friend or have it wrapped up to take home (if you are dining
out). Cutting your meal in half will not only decrease your
calorie and fat in take dramatically, but it will help your
body to become accustomed to smaller portions of food.
3. Get a full night’s rest. Many people find, and most doctors
know, that getting a full night of undisturbed sleep not only
leaves you feeling energized for a new day, but it helps your
body metabolize your food much more efficiently. When they
body
is in the resting state during sleep, it actually works much
harder to process energy than if you were to sit on the sofa
watching the television. Furthermore, if you are fully rested,
you will be more likely to take on projects with more vigor
and
energy the next day (which will help you burn more calories.)
So
go on – get those zzzz’s.
4. Call your mother. And take care of other items on your
to-do
list before they pile up. Undue stress has a very negative
physiological effect on the body and contributes to fat
storage
in the cells. By reducing small amounts of stress in your
life,
you can quickly and simply reduce fatty deposits on your body,
especially in the stomach area. So go ahead: call your loved
ones!
5. Drink plenty of liquid. Liquid hydrates your cells and
helps
them push harmful toxins through your body more efficiently.
By
drinking plenty of liquid, such as water, juice and even tea,
you will help your cells function at their best without much
effort at all.
If you drink tea and coffee, be aware that they contain
caffeine, which can increase your metabolism while it is in
your system, but tends to slow your body down once it leaves.
Caffeinated beverages should always be consumed with an extra
glass of water to ensure that you do not end up depleting your
body of necessary liquids.
To ensure that your lifestyle alterations become lasting,
practice them with friends and loved ones. Adjusting to any
changes can be easier if you have a friend with whom you can
share the journey and help to keep each other on track.
About The Author: Author : Joey Dweck is the Founder & CEO of
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