6 realistic ways to lose weight
No matter what anyone tells you, there’s no easy way to lose weight. Sure, you can stop eating and some pounds will eventually come off. But not eating when you’re hungry doesn’t sound “easy” to me. The fact is, knocking off some weight when you’re overweight – and many of us are these days – is a challenge.
But pretty much everything worth doing is difficult. Some of us need to lose weight to help our back issues, while others have been told by a doctor that shedding some pounds will benefit a medical condition. Most of us would enjoy our leisure activities more if we lost some weight, and don’t forget that we’ll need to be in the best possible shape when it comes time to bug out.
There are some very doable action steps you can take to lose weight without killing yourself. They’re not easy, but they’re simpler than some methods. And when you’ve worked through them and lost those extra pounds that were causing you a variety of problems, you’ll be glad you took the challenge and followed through with it.
Below are 6 weight loss tips that could make a big difference in your life if you’re willing to put the necessary effort into it.
- Trade your “working out” for fun exercise. The term “working out” is depressing because it sounds like work. It’s also very easy to blow off. Get plenty of exercise, but get it while doing something you like, such as bike riding, swimming or hiking.
- Eat lower-fat versions of foods you like. Don’t start eating foods you don’t like just because they’re supposed to be healthy. That won’t last long. Instead, get less cheese on your pizza and eat low-fat ice cream.
- Drink at least one glass of water 15 minutes before you eat a meal. It will make your stomach believe it’s more full than it really is, so you’ll eat less at the table.
- Next time you’re at a restaurant, consider sharing a meal with your companion. The waitress may not be pleased, but your scale will be. Many restaurants serve large portions, so at the very least save one-half of your dinner for your next meal.
- Move while you watch TV. There’s no reason why you can’t do some jumping jacks, pedal a stationary bike or engage in shadow boxing while you’re watching your favorite reality TV show.
- Add instead of subtracting. If you add foods to your diet that you know are good for you, you’ll end up eating less of the stuff that’s not so healthy. The two main things you want to add are fruits and vegetables.
Have you discovered any relatively painless ways to lose weight? If so, I hope you’ll share them because I know our readers are interested.
We all know about the methods to lose the weight we know not to eat. Reduce sugar intake, fast food and process food, frozen food. Take the microwave oven and trash it. Learn to cook food own your own, it does not take a rocket scientist to know how to cook. Some people are just lazy- just zap it and eat it. Another thing that is never mention that causes weight gain is the Rx meds you take. I was example of that like a drone I took my meds and gain over 200 lbs. Instead I piss the doctors off and took natural meds they work better and more effectively. If you think I am wrong then ask your doctor when was the last time he cured anyone from an illness or condition. A quality of life of living is not taking meds till you die, but to be healed completely . It is doctors and big pharma getting rich from YOU!
The biggest thing for me is being accountable. Join a group all working to a weight loss goal where you have to report regularly.
Then ask yourself each time you think of “cheating” “Why would I eat something that makes me sicker, fatter, less healthy” and consider it a treat?
Cut out stimulants and “sweeteners”. Artificial sweeteners make your body expect sugar – when it doesn’t find it, it tells you to get some. So you’re constantly craving sweets.
Eat whole foods. Cut out white (sugar, flour, rice, potatoes, etc.) You’ll actually feel better before you start to look better. The white foods give you less nutrition so your body – again – keeps asking for it, so you’re always hungry.
Hunger is the #1 thing to conquer when you’re trying to eat right and lose weight.
Fruits are great and the so-called experts out there try to tell you not to have too much because it’s all sugar and carbs. But carbs that fuel your system instead of bog it down and convince your body you’re still hungry will help you lose weight and be healthier.
The first 6 hours you are awake, eat only fruit.