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5 Simple Steps to Jump Start your Weight Loss.

Having a plan & setting goals is the very best way to begin, or resurrect, any exercise program. There is a lot of contradictory information everywhere about losing weight. Cellulite creams, unhealthy & unregulated supplements, & many other fads pollute our airways & computer screens with their false promises of shedding mad amounts of weight with little exercise, & other lies. There is more. The only tried & true formula to succeed in any program is to begin with baby steps & small goals that will not leave you feeling frustrated & confused in your quest to better yourself.

“Why?”

Ask yourself “What is going on inside me that makes me want to chow down right here & now?” If it is because you simply are just plain hungry or thirsty, then go ahead. If the answer is different than you really need to deal with those issues in more productive ways. If you’re tired, take a power nap. If it is because you’re bored, lonely, or stressed out than call a friend & invite them out for a night on the town or a quite evening at home. Listen to music, watch your favorite movie, or read a new book. There’re many other ways to feed your emotions than with food.

Write it All Down.

Every morsel & every drop. Sounds like a tedious task, I know. Don’t cheat. Make a deal to show a friend & be honest. Knowing that some one is going to read what you put in your body for “fuel” might help to curb that little bit of extra snacking.

Eat to Lose

Can’t go wrong with this one. Not eating will cause your body to go into starvation mode. And so… So far so good. When you deny yourself, your body has to make up for the lack of calories it is receiving by holding on to it is fat stores & use muscle or lean tissue to keep functioning. In turn, it will take even less calories to gain weight & you’ll have no energy to lose it… Every pound of muscle burns an extra 35 calories each day.

Eat Anything you Want.

If you do not you’re just sabotaging every effort & commitment you just made. The key is moderation. Have a guilt free piece of pie or cake on special occasions. Just not every day. Prevent yourself from going nuts & binge eating. Remember to eat healthy foods in moderation as well. Increase your chances of getting all the nutrients your body needs by eating a variety of foods.

Start Small. Get Strong.

There are so many completely unique ways of getting beneficial exercise that it is impossible not to find one you can enjoy & keep up with. Walking, swimming, dancing, gardening, & even housework can count if you can get & keep your heart rate up. Try to break a sweat & raise your body temperature. You can section off your routine into 3 ten minute groups throughout the day. Keep at it & increase your time & activity level when it becomes easy for you.

Baby steps work wonders in all areas of life, but especially in losing weight. Make small goals & work towards them. When you have accomplished one, reward yourself & set another. Always make your goals attainable. Don’t beat yourself up if you do not have Janet Jackson’s abs (on a good day) after two months. There is more. Take pride in what you were able to achieve & use that for encouragement to continue on.

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