Senin, 30 Mei 2011

Basic Weight Losing Tips That Actually Work

By Anthony Freeman


It's obvious that the society frown upon overweight people. It's for this reason why there are so many supplements and fitness equipment available out there. But the sad truth is many of them don't deliver the promises they give. What's more, they can cost a fortune. Fortunately, there are a few and simple weight losing tips which you may try. Some of them can be found below.

Refrain from starving yourself to death. Aside from being dangerous, this actually doesn't work. Sensing that you need to survive, your body will hold on to its stored fats all the more for future energy supply. And this will only make your weight loss goals even more elusive. It's for this reason why you often hear of people who underwent crash dieting end up frustrated, or with more pounds than when they started.

Instead, you should have 5 to 6 small frequent meals daily. Doing so will help keep your metabolic rate up and running. In processing what you eat, your digestive system uses up lots of energy; eating frequently will take good care of those excess calories and fats you got. But still you should do your best in focusing on food items that are good for the body.

To keep yourself feeling full right away and for longer periods of time, have plenty of fruits and veggies. They're packed with fiber that's heavy to your stomach. More importantly, they're loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to keep you in the pink of health. Keep hunger pangs away by drinking lots of water throughout the day. It's also going to keep you hydrated, especially while working out.

Speaking of which, exercising should be done for at least 20 minutes a day and not less than 5 times a week, according to fitness experts. But this doesn't mean you should hit the gym. Such isn't a practical solution for people who are on a budget. Even outside the gym, you can actually have an effective exercise routine to help you attain your dream figure.

Any activity that requires physical movement and elevates your cardiac and respiratory rate will do. Such include brisk walking, dancing, swimming, jumping rope, etc. It can also be anything fun you can do with your friends or kids - play Frisbee, badminton, basketball, volleyball, etc. To keep yourself from getting bored, go for fun and interesting activities, and periodically change your routines.

People who got busy day-to-day schedule shouldn't give up on losing weight thinking they don't have time for exercising. But by being creative and resourceful, you can have your daily dose of it. Park your car a few blocks away from the office building and walk the rest of it. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. Housecleaning on a weekend is also excellent.

As you can see, you don't have to spend a fortune on those expensive supplements or fitness equipment just to get slimmer. Whether you're too busy with looking after the kids or your career, there's hope. With these simple weight losing tips, you can say "good bye" to those unwanted pounds after some time.




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