Monday, October 12, 2009

Some Simple Tips on Losing Weight

By Ryse Edwards

With so many of us becoming more obese or at least overweight in the country, a lot of us have also tried to lose weight and not been successful at it. If this is you, take heart; you've got lots of company along with you. And along with this, of course, diet and exercise programs abound to try to help you lose weight. Some of them do truly work, of course, but sometimes all you need are some simple tips that can help you get the job done right. Here are six things you can do to help you get rid of those extra pounds and keep them off.

1. Reduce the fat and salt in your diet. These two substances can greatly increase the amount of weight you carry with you.

2. Exercise is important, but it can be especially beneficial to you if you exercise in the morning. That's because if you exercise in the morning, you raise your metabolic rate and keep and keep it higher throughout the day. This gives you more energy and burns more fat.

3. Drink more water. Most people don't get enough anyway, but you should be consuming between one and two liters a day. Drinking enough water helps make sure that your system is flushed of toxins and stays running smoothly. In turn, this helps you stay healthy. And drinking enough water is one of the easiest ways to lose weight, but relatively few people follow this simple step.

4. Boost the protein amount in your diet. To help burn fat and build muscle, you want enough protein to support you. In addition to high protein foods like eggs, make sure protein shakes are on your grocery list along with other necessary foods like fruits and vegetables.

5. If you are going to plan a large meal, make sure your larger meals are earlier in the day. This allows you to burn off some of those calories with your regular daily lifestyle. Your lowest calorie meal should be dinner as you typically are not going to be very active after dinner.

6. The last of the simple weight loss tips is setting goals and striving to accomplish them. Give yourself something to work for so you can remain confident and motivated. When setting your goals, you want to challenge yourself but set goals that are within reason. - 29161

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