Losing weight the healthy way

culled from:pulse.ng

Appearances  are a huge thing in the current era we live in.

Most people are spending large amount of their earnings on gym, diet food & dieticians due to their desire to lose weight but for many these activities may be hard to afford.

When it comes to weight loss we usually overlook little things and focus on lifestyle overhaul, check out simple, healthy things to do.

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1. play Drink up
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   Drink up: Losing weight can be as easy as drinking water, literally. Not only will the 10-12 glasses a day give you glowing skin but drinking water can also suppress feelings of hunger by making the body feel full and therefore reduce our calorie intake so the next time you feel like eating junk, drink a glass of water first and see if you still get the craving.                                                                                                              
2. play Exercising
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   MorningExercise: Late meeting, evening events and so many things at home gets in the way of evening workouts for everyone but if you make an effort to become a morning exerciser, it will guaranteed that you fit in before your day got carried away and excuse popped up. Whether you like running in the park or follow a workout DVD in demand, ensure that you are getting enough exercise. It stimulates the body and triggers it to dissolve the fat deposits but exercise alone cannot help you loose those extra pounds. First few mornings will be hard, but eventually it will become a regular part of your routine. Research suggests that people who workout in the morning stick with the programs more successfully than those who do not.
3. play Avoid starving
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   Say no to fad diets and starving: Everyone believes that by giving up carbs and fats their weight will be reduce fast. However, none of them are manageable long-term and they wreak havoc with your metabolism. Because you are either starving yourself or you’re cutting out major food groups from your diet therefore after completion of diet when you started eating carbs and fat you again go back into weight gain mode which is even worse, because your body got adjusted to all that crazy fad stuff.
4. play Eating out
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   Eating out: If you go to a restaurant or a party, look for healthy choices like salads. Besides, you can eat a small & healthy meal first before going out to eat, that way you won’t be starving and won’t need to eat a huge amount of unhealthy food and can also enjoy the fun hour with your friends and loved ones.
5. The 80/20 Rule: In order to achieve your targeted weight in a fun way stick to 80/20 rule. It’s “80 percent you eat healthy, 20 percent you can eat without thinking which is fine”. Start by eating healthily from Monday till Friday night. Saturdays and Sundays then become treat days during which you may choose to indulge in food that makes you happy. Many people just can’t eat as much as they did at weekend after they follow the 80/20 rule for a month or two- the five days rule start to extend into the weekend out of choice.
6. play Woman eating fruits
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   Take lots of Fruits: Fresh fruits are also very good for your health. Simply munch on an apple, some melons, strawberries or an orange and you are good for the day.                                                            
7. play Green Tea
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   Drink lots of Green Tea: It’s a great source of an antioxidant. Its speeds up your metabolism and contains fat burning agents. A cup or two of green tea a day will also help lower your levels of bad cholesterol.                                                                                               
8. play fish
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   Eat Fish: Fish can also be called heart food as they are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids increase insulin sensitivity which increases muscle mass that in return increases your ability to burn fat.
9. play Sweet Potatoes
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   Have Sweet Potatoes: This is one side dish you can eat for a meal with a low glycamic index, they can easily satiate your sweet craving if you have a sweet tooth. They are also loaded with fibre that fills you up without making you feel sluggish.                                                                                                                 
10. play Lemon
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    Take Lemon: Vitamins C in lemon boosts metabolism, thus keeping you slim. Fresh lemon juice also cures acidity and helps keep chronic diseases at bay.                                                                                             

It is a lot easier to loss weight if you are motivated and not castigated for your weight issues.

Therefore, if you have problems with your weight, do not get demoralised. Instead, egg on so that you achieve your desired weight.

Combine all these tips with adequate exercise and avoid fried, processed, unhealthy food with preservatives for a leaner and fitter you.