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Weight Loss: 10 Tips

Friday, 24 Sep 2010 09:01 AM

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 Discover the 10 best expert recommended weight loss tips for safe, quick, and healthy weight loss.
 
Weight loss Tip No. 1: Make fresh fruits and vegetables your friends. It has been proven scientifically that including five to six servings of fruits and vegetables daily helps with your weight loss regime. Being dense in fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, fruits and vegetables take longer time to digest and provide more satiety. They are low in fat and calories making them a great way to keep your daily calorie intake low.
 
Weight Loss Tip No. 2: Don’t skip meals to lose weight. Lose weight by balancing your daily calorie intake throughout the day with small and frequent meals. Have five to six small meals instead of two to three large meals. Work to keep blood glucose at a steady level which will help curb cravings.

Weight Loss Tip No. 3: Keep a close watch on your portion size. It always works better to have your favorite foods in portion controlled servings rather than completely avoiding them. Even while eating out, order small or medium serving sizes.

Weight Loss Tip No.4: Say no to pre-packaged and processed foods. Opt for fresh, raw, and natural food items as they are much healthier and nutrient dense than their refined and fat laden counterparts.

Weight Loss Tip No.5: A quick weight loss tip is to drink enough water throughout the day. Water improves your digestion, helps clense your body of toxins, and makes you feel full faster.

Weight Loss Tip No. 6: Stay away from sugary drinks and carbonated beverages as they are nutrient deficient and merely sources of empty calories. Instead, choose green tea, vegetable juices, and freshly made lemonade.

Weight Loss Tip No. 7: Always read the nutrition labels before buying. Fat free may not necessarily mean low in calories. These items may be loaded with sugar or sodium.

Weight Loss Tip No.8: Learn to keep a food diary or journal to monitor your daily eating patterns. This tip for weight loss helps you identify unhealthy eating patterns and take action accordingly.
 
Weight Loss Tip No.9: A regular exercise plan is a must for fast weight loss. Working out smartly by balancing strength training and cardio exercises helps burn fats and calories faster and more effectively.
 
Weight Loss Tip No.10:  A weight loss tip that always works is to sleep well. Research points out that people who sleep for both longer and shorter durations tend to gain more weight than those who sleep for an optimum seven to eight hours daily.

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