Fad or flight of fancy, staying trim and fit is the in-thing now. Glossy magazines hardly ever feature plus size models and staying in shape is becoming the new classy.
However, apart from being a fashion concern, keeping fit can actually save your life.
Research has shown that people who are obese have a higher risk of coming down with a lot of diseases, including diabetes and hypertension.
However, shedding those extra pounds should not be a heart wrenching experience as it could be quite fun on the road to a trimmer you.
First of all you have to determine that you are overweight and in need of help. To do this, simply divide your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. A figure above twenty three should be a cause for worry as you are clinically overweight which means you have to work on it.
Before you begin your weight loss diet however, it is important that you seriously consider increasing your level of activity.
A sedentary lifestyle is guaranteed to increase your calories and you have to keep moving to burn them. Walk that extra mile, take the stairs sometimes and not always the elevator, and if you live close to where you work, why not take a stroll to work sometimes a week.
For your diet, plan your meals in such a way that you take less of oily and greasy foods.
Cut down on meat rich in cholesterol like red meats and substitute for fish and lean meats.
Nuts and whole grains are a great stomach filler and enable your body increase its metabolic rate. Wheat bread and fibers are great for this.
In addition, eating smaller portions of the same meal instead of eating a whole large meal is proven to make you lose tons of weight. For example, instead of eating a whole plate of rice, divide it into three small portions and eat them at intervals. You may end up not eating as much.
Also, make sure you don't under emphasize fruits and vegetables as they are an excellent source of natural vitamins, without the added calories.
Losing weight via dieting doesn't have to be boring as you can get creative with your meals. Vary your menu as well as your method of preparation and serving.
Finally, don't forget to record your progress and compare it from time to time to be sure you are on the right track.
A health and fitness enthusiast with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Pascal is passionate about revolutionising patient care and bringing health tips to everyone free. He writes on http://ift.tt/1U1KUTZ
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