In this article we are going to show you some sensible PROVEN
Ways to lose weight fast.
The good news about the diet tips enclosed are they do not
involve starving yourself, or using fad diets that can actually
be bad for your long term health.
1. Drink water
Water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in
losing weight and keeping it off longer term.
Water acts as an appetite suppressant by keeping your stomach
full and fending off dehydration which can lead to false
cravings/hunger.
Water also helps your body metabolize stored fat by helping the
kidneys flush out waste. When you don't drink enough water the
liver which works to provide stored fat for energy helps the
kidneys eliminate waste and becomes less effective at
metabolizing fat.
Drinking water ice cold burns about 62 calories a day. Your body
has to work to raise that waters temperature to your body's
temperature. This equals around 430 calories per week.
2. Eat regularly
This means eating 5 times a day and the most important meal is
breakfast.
Make sure you fuel your body first thing in the morning to avoid
hunger pangs later in the day.
When you eat 5 times a day you will never feel hungry, make sure
the total calories consumed are sensible and don't over eat in
any of the meals learn portion size control!
3. Eat lots of fibre
Eating adequate fiber foods to help keep things moving through
your bowel. And like water, fiber rich foods bulk you up and
make you feel fuller for longer.
Fibre is found only in plant foods our bodies cant digest it to
so it simply goes through the body. During the elimination
process it cuts calories consumed by attaching to protein and
fat that you eat along with it removes that as well
In addition, high fiber foods are typically low in calories and
filling, so you are reducing your calorie intake overall.
Good fibre foods include: strawberries, apples, figs, chickpeas,
potatoes, (with skins) broccoli, brown rice, beans, bran and
nuts.
4. Consume more good fats
There are good fats and bad fats
Good fats provide you with essential fatty acids (linoleic and
linolenic acids) needed for normal reproduction and growth, as
well as for production of prostoglandin, a hormone like compound
that regulates blood pressure, prevents blood clotting and
lowers the risk of heart disease.
For example, the reason oily fish is a great food stems from the
fact that the essential fatty acids which it contains can
actually help your body burn fat more efficiently and protect
against disease. Get at least three portions of oily fish a week
with Salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines being good choices.
5. Get plenty of quality protein
Quality protein is an effective weight control tool because of
the satiety factor and its ability to keep you full for longer
periods. It also balances out carbohydrates by preventing
insulin spikes that cause energy loss and sugar cravings
Protein helps to maintain muscle mass which is important in the
fat burning process.
Good choices include:
Fish, shrimps, Low fat cottage cheese, low fat yogurt, skimmed
milk, egg whites, s Weight gain is caused by consuming too many
calories, whether they are from carbohydrate, protein or fat.
6. Carbohydrates can help you lose weight
Don't believe what you read about carbohydrates being bad for
you, they can actually help you lose weight!
A diet containing good carbohydrates such fruits and vegetables,
wholegrains and moderate in fat and calories, will result in
weight loss
Good carbohydrates will also help you combat hunger pangs as
they are slowly realized into the body.
When eating carbohydrates eat them "from the earth" with no
refining or processing.
These include whole grains, vegetables; fruits and beans.
Sensible weight loss
If you have read the above you will see that it is not the food
group, but the quality of the food in it that's important for
fast weight loss.
We have outlined all the major food groups above and providing
you eat quality foods in these groups and eat a sensible 5 meals
a day you will lose weight and feel healthy and full.
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