Get Thin! Weight Loss Tips

It is easy to buy in to the claims made by manufacturers, especially when they are enndorsed by ridiculously hot models (who have probably never even tried what they’re selling) and backed up by statistics that suggest dramatic benefits.

Supplements are just that - products made to supplement a healthy diet and exercise program. They can help, but only as part of a balanced diet and regular exercise program. You can not sit around popping pills all day and get in shape….sorry, I wish it were that easy, too.

Having said that, there are several supplements that have been proven in independent studies to show significant benefits. I have tried some myself and seen the benefits first hand. For every one I have tried, there are a few I’ve seen no results from.

So how can you figure out which supplements are worth your time? My advice is to stay away from hot new off the shelf products. They are generally much more expensive, and have not necessarily been proven safe or effective. But they sell. Why? Because people want a quick fix.

Do your research and find the products that consistently show benefits. I will be compiling some resources and making more posts to aid in your research efforts. In the next few posts, I’ll go over the products I take that have always shown results.

Until then, stick to your fitness plans and make educated decisions about diet aids. Stay strong!

So you have decided that you want to be fit and healthy but you’re at a loss as to which exercise program will benefit you best?  If you’d like to start a new exercise program, pick any sport or activity that uses continuous motion (such as running, fast walking, cycling, swimming, skating, rowing, dancing) that you think you might enjoy. There is no need to feel like a hamster in a wheel - get out and do something fun!

Before you start any exercise program, especially if you have any health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a family history of heart disease or if you smoke, you need to speak with your doctor to get the thumbs up first.

Ok, all formalities aside (like you listened to them anyway), you’re ready to go, huh? First off, let us say that it is so much easier to maintain your weight than to lose it in the first place. Getting started is by far the hardest part. Wouldn’t it be nice not to stress over your health and weight? To basically be on autopilot?

This is possible.  Maybe you can recall a time when you did work out regularly. Was it going to the gym every day? Probably not… Maybe it was a sport or just a fun activity that got you off of your butt for a while. What is it that kept you coming back for more?

I’d argue that it’s because you genuinely enjoyed the activity. Some of us can manage to resist temptation and laziness and stay on the right track consistently. For the rest of us, find something you like. I cannot stress this point enough. Personally, I get inspired by competition. So I joined 2 soccer teams.  It was rough at first, but over time became really enjoyable and quite the workout at the same time.

I now play almost every day - at least going outside to kick the ball around. It’s second nature to me. I’ll probably never be the next Pele, but I can hold my own. And my body fat percentage is at an all time low.

Using sports as exercise is an effective way to fight your lazy intentions. Give it a shot!

Just a few tips to help you out.

How does the food feel?

If strict diet and exercise routines are not for you and just make you feel like a failure because you don’t seem to be able to keep them up, then why not try a new approach. How will I feel after I have eaten this? Some foods can be deceptive, but you will generally be ok if you follow this simple principle.

Check up on your health

Here are 3 possible reasons you may not be losing weight: Low thyroid, adrenal exhaustion, insulin resistance. These and other medical conditions can make losing weight very difficult. Get a check up before starting out any fitness routine. Losing weight aside, many people want quick fixes to their health problems that have taken years to develop.

Habits

Breaking a single bad habit and replacing it with a healthy habit will do wonders in moving you towards a healthy new lifestyle. Commit to eating a healthy breakfast every day. And if you’re skipping breakfast, that’s a big no-no.

An easy change

Many people find that they can easily lose up to 20 pounds over the course of just a few months when they stop drinking soda. If you cut out the regular soda you’ll find that the pounds will start dropping within a couple days. Once they get accustomed to the lack of sugar, many people prefer diet sodas. But you’ll never know by having one or two.

Water

There is debate over how much water is needed. Just drink as much as you need to stay hydrated. We don’t believe in forcing yourself to down 10 glasses per day - just have a little extra between meals. Trips to the water cooler aren’t so bad, anyway.

Meals

Most Americans are accustomed to eating 3 meals a day, but it is much better to eat 5 or 6 meals a day if you want to lose weight. It’s hard to do this, though. Try eating the usual 3 meals, just add in a reasonable snack now and then. This will increase your metabolism and provide much needed energy.

Diet Pills

Do you have that sinking feeling about needing to lose weight and being forced to go hungry and eat nothing but dull diet food? There are many misinterpretations of what weight loss diet pills actually do. Unfortunately, you can’t take a diet pill and just carry on eating anything you want without doing exercise.

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