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The 5 Top Weight Loss Rules |
Article Submitted by: Kevin Lynch
Friday, 03 July 2009
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As an experienced dieter I have attempted many weight loss programs that just didn't work. I would follow the program religiously but the scale would not move. On some of these diets, I could follow perfectly for months at a time and never lose a pound. Biology has made it more difficult for women to lose weight. It is always going to be easier for a man to lose weight because nature has programmed women to hold on to fat. That is because in the case of a famine, a woman not only has to be able to keep herself alive but she must also be able to keep any offspring alive. Biology has just made it more difficult for women. It's a fact of life. But in the past few years and throughout this struggle, I have learned quite a few things that can help a woman to lose weight. I will share my top five rules for weight loss here. The first rule is simple. You must eat. You must eat at least 3 meals and even as many as 6 small meals a day. Eating at regular intervals keeps you blood sugars even and it keeps you from gorging and eating everything in site later. Your metabolism will keep burning calories if it knows there is no shortage. If your body believes it is starving your metabolism will shut down and your body will conserve the fat. The second is to consume only quality food. That means nutritionally dense food that will be an advantage to your body. Eating food that is lacking in nutritional value is a sure way to pile on the pounds. Also many cravings are actually caused by a nutritional deficit so steer clear of any food that does not provide adequate nutrition. Third, be sure to eat some protein with every meal. High protein diets work because protein digests slower than carbohydrates; especially simple carbohydrates and proteins will not cause a sugar spike in your bloodstream. When you add protein you are not nearly as hungry later on and you wind up eating less. The fourth rule is to choose your carbohydrates wisely. Simple carbohydrates like sweets, candy and really anything made out of white flour will just spike your blood sugar, make you hungry and add to your fat deposits. Choose complex carbohydrates like whole grains and vegetables. These will give you fiber, which will also keep you fuller and will keep your digestive system running at its highest levels. And the fifth rule is to start moving. Start an exercise program. You can begin small by taking short walks and move up to more challenging workouts. But exercise is critical for successful and healthy weight loss. Exercise is advantageous for your heart and your soul. So begin an exercise program. Long- term weight loss is a lifestyle change. Few people who have had weight problems in the past are able to just lose it once and be done with it forever. It is an everyday, lifetime commitment. But if you adhere to these rules the majority of the time you will be on your way to permanent and healthy weight loss. Article Source: http://www.ArticleBlast.com |
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