| 28 April |
Losing Weight the Fast and Safe Way |
Let’s face it. Fad diets do not work for permanent weight loss. Some of them have minimal effect and some of them do not work at all! But what do we do when we need to lose weight in the shortest possible time period? Venturing into unfamiliar dieting territory is quite risky and mostly ends up in unsuccessful takings. What we need is quick trimming down of weight but in a safe manner.
According to doctors and nutritionists, there is nothing wrong in wanting to lose weight rapidly – as long as it is done properly. They say that it is actually possible to lose about 3 pounds per week just by doing it at home and not needing a health doctor or a weight loss counselor. Having a goal like wanting to look great in a dress or in a gown in an important event, say, your sister’s wedding or your daughter’s 18th birthday party is a good motivating point as long as you keep up the program even after the big event. But still you need to plan ahead and give yourself plenty of time to start your weight loss program. Do not ever start to try losing 20 pounds with only one week to go before the occasion.
Losing weight is simple math. You must subtract more from your body than what you add to it. When dealing with food and diet, it is burning more calories than what you eat. Experts say that around 500 calories per day must be taken away so we could really lose excess weight. This can be achieved by eating fewer calories and increasing exercise. If you do this everyday, you may lose about 2 pounds of fat in one week.
Increasing the amount of calories that you burn will make you lose weight faster. Eating less and exercising more will yield better results, but what would you do if you do not want to cut down on eating? The answer is food substitution. This is one of the safest ways to achieving a better body in a quick manner.
Cutting down on sodium (which we normally get from salt) and starches will reduce our body’s fluid retention and fluid levels as well. But do not forget to take in as much water as possible. Water is better to keep in our body rather than other fluids that eventually convert into fat. Do not forget to add fruits and vegetables in your diet. A safe way in losing weight is by watching what we add to our meals, not always what we remove.
