Thursday, July 4, 2013

6 Weight Loss Tips For Beginners


Since this is my first post, I'm going to aim this post at beginners who are just getting started and would like to learn how to lose weight as fast as possible. Below I've outlined 6 basics you need to know to get started.

Other than physical appearance, weight affects a person in many ways. This could be the overall quality of life, self-esteem, depression, health risks, and physical incapabilities. There are a lot of positive changes once a person experiences weight loss.  It is for this reason why a lot of people are searching for a weight loss technique that will surely trim down those fats and get a super slim head-turner body.

Here are fast tips that can get you started on your journey, and remember it's a journey, not a sprint:

First: Weight loss composes of a multi-faceted technique that consists mindset, exercise, and in other cases, diet supplements.  Begin by learning a diet food plan that can easily be accustomed with (Ex. this one here).  Incorporate an exercise plan that allows even at least fifteen minutes a day like brisk walking, running, swimming, and dancing.

Second: Set realistic approaches.  The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone on a diet to quickly lose those extra pounds. With discipline and proper mind set, a dieter will never be discouraged and lose focus. 

Third: Listen as the body speaks.  Each and everyone's body metabolism reacts differently to different weight loss programs and plans.  Try substituting one program for another to compensate the body's reaction. An  exercise program must be suitable to one's body, as some people aren't able to exercise as rigorously as others can.  If walking is all that can be done, then walk, since this is proven the best exercise.

Fourth: Eat more fiber since it makes a person feel full sooner and stays in the tummy longer, slowing down the rate of digestion.  A single serving of whole grain bread moves fat through the digestive system faster.  Grains turn into blood sugar that spikes the body's insulin level.  Thus, making the body more energized and ready to tell the body when it should stop burning fats or start storing.

Fifth: Keep away from fried foods especially deep-fried as this contains a great amount of fat.  Although fish and chicken appear leaner than beef, this white meat can contain more fat than when a beef is fried.  It is recommended for those on strict diet to opt for grilled food as this does not have or contain less amount of fat after the food is cooked.

Sixth: Drink lots of fluid.  Drinking at least six to eight glasses of water a day keeps the body refreshed.  Since weight loss depends on how the body eliminates body wastes, the body must stay hydrated.

All in all, discipline and consistency is still the best practice and the key to a rapid weight loss success.  Light dieting, workout, and right amount of supplementation applied in a regular way everyday will result in faster weight loss than having a massive action only to be followed a return to old habits as this would only lead to gaining more weight than when the weight loss plan has started.

- Dr. Kovac