Any doctor worth their salt will tell you
diets don't work. Plain and simple. Surprised? Well you might be. You can't
get away from all the talk about South Beach, Atkins, Low Carb, Zone ... you
name it, they're talking about it. It's on TV, in magazines... everywhere
you look.
And of course there are the pills, drugs and
other expensive methods to lose weight. While they may be appropriate in
certain cases, by and large they aren't necessary. Some can actually be
dangerous to your health.
What does work, what's been proven to work
time and time again is something very simple... a lifestyle change. You may
not want to hear it, but it's true.
You can't eat thousands of calories, rich
desserts, sugary snacks, excess fat and tons of carbs, get little or no
activity and expect to lose weight with a pill! You'll be surprised to know
that you don't need to stop eating or have to exercise for hours every day
to lose weight. Just a few simple lifestyle changes added daily can turn
your life around quickly. You will start to lose weight within days and feel
better as well.
Here are 4 tips you can use to get started
today:
- Drink water. Drinking lots of water
is probably the single most important thing you can do for your health. When
you get up in the morning, start with a full glass of water before you start
your day. Then get and additional 10-12 glasses of water in throughout the
day.
- Eat slowly. Chew your food 10-12
times before swallowing. Your saliva starts the digestion process, and if
you don't chew enough, your stomach has to work twice as hard and many times
you don't get much out of the foods you eat -- except maybe some indigestion
:).
- Split your entree. When eating out,
split your entree with your dining companion. Most restaurants now serve
portions that are up to 8 times the recommended serving size. Supplement
with a salad, soup or vegetable to complete your meal.
- Avoid sodas. Did you know that an
average soda has 14 teaspoons of sugar? Not only are these empty calories
and carbs that take you on a blood sugar roller coaster and adds pounds, the
sugar also can also cripple your immune system for up to 5 hours leaving
your system working overtime and open to infections, viruses and the effects
of stress. In addition, recent studies have linked increased soda
consumption with certain cancers and a loss of essential minerals.
About the Author
Mark Idzik is a health coach with a national
clientele who helpshis clients lose weight and make better health choices.
His new report, 101 'Everyday' Weight Loss Tips Revealed, offers proven ways
to lose weight naturally and effectively. You can get more information at:
