Losing Weight

There are many of us who are at least 30lbs or more over weight.  Especially where climates are very very warm. My best advise is to start slow.  Walk once a week, then try twice a week and slowly you will see that your energy will return.  You will eventually reach a point where you can't seem to pass that plateau.  Example you have been at 150lbs and have done everything.  This is when you buy a video and work out. 


Also get a physical checkup before any diet or exercise program.  If you can't speak while walking, your working too hard.  If you feel short of breath or dizzy, slow down or stop.  If the shortness of breath doesn't subside and you develop chest pain, stop.  Seek immediate medical attention.  That extra 30lbs can add many health problems.  Your chances are higher of having a heart attack, developing diabetes, developing cancer, high blood pressure and short life span. 


We know that small portions or portion control is the key.  We also know that we can eat on a smaller plate of food instead of filling a large plate of food.  We learned to eat backwards, such as eating your vegetables first, drink plenty of water with meals, and eating your heaviest meal at noon.  

Other weight loss techniques are:

• Work on your garden.
• Mow the lawn.
• Clean your house or vehicle.
• Take walks in the evening.
• Play with your kids.
• Try parking further then usual
• Takes stairs instead of the elevator

Studies show if you exercise before bed, you're still metabolizing while you sleep for at least one hour more.  You can also try to watch the foods you eat such as:

• Eat less carbohydrates such as potatoes, anything white.  
• Try brown rice instead of white.
• Stay away from foods high in fat
• Cook with olive oil or cooking spray
• Try Wheat bread instead of White bread.
• Try Wheat Tortillas instead of regular tortillas.

Remember portion control.  A small handful of raisins or an apple should fill you up enough before bed.  Trying eating peanuts or nuts before a meal to fill you up before meals.  This is a neat trick when your on the go and don't have time to stop for a meal.  

Also you increase your chances of gaining more weight with products that contain fructose: such as sodas.  Try carbonated drinks or sugar free drinks such as Crystal Lite.  When your at a restaurant try these tips.

• Take the fat off of your chicken and beef.  
• Eat less red meat. 
• Try water with lemon at restaurants
• Order a childs' plates for a meal instead of an adult size.  
• Eat salads.  Salads will keep your bowls running efficiently.

And lastly, try these tips while your at home.

• Try Yogurt whips in the freezer instead of ice cream.  Add bananas, pears or apples.  
• Eat a small bowl of cereal. 
• Eat more greens like broccoli, green  beans and brussel sprouts.

Pick one day out of the week that you will eat what you like in moderation.  Such as ice cream or pizza.  Stay healthy.  Good Luck!  I'm sure you'll do great! And please pass the site to others.  You could be saving a life!


Written by
Donna C. Ledesma.
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