10 Signs That You Will Lose Weight Fast - What You Should Do to Really Be Thin

Obese or Overweight? 8 Tips For You To Learn How To Diet, And You Will Lose Weight Safely

By Sue Bristol | Submitted On September 07, 2011

Achieving healthy weight is a matter of balancing the calories that you consume against the calories that you burn. If the number of calories that you consume exceeds your needs, you will gain weight.

Adults with a BMI greater than 30 are considered to be obese; over 40 is morbidly obese. (For people of average height morbid obesity typically implies more than 100 pounds overweight).

Studies have shown that there are certain groups of people who appear to be more at risk for developing of obesity:

- Those with jobs or hobbies that require long periods of sitting - Former smokers - People with income lower than the norm - The disabled - The mentally ill

Healthy weight can typically be achieved by a combination of a balanced, calorie-controlled diet and an increase in exercise. There are several steps which can get you on your way toward healthy weight: Visit your doctor to ensure that excess weight is not the result of medical conditions (even though, this is rarely the case).

Set goals for weight loss that are achievable and reasonable. One to three pounds weight loss per week is a reasonable expectation.

Learn healthful eating habits rather than relying on programs on meal plans that require you to eat separate from your family and friends.

Daily calorie consumption which is enough to meet your needs. Avoid extreme diets such as those which limit you to fewer than 1200 calories per day (other than under medical supervision).

Here are 8 do-able tips, to get you started today.

1. Reduction of portion sizes and mindless snacking.

2. Learn the basics of reading labels so you don't get "accidentally sideswiped", (for example, by a "10 calorie" cookie, that is "intended" (by the label) to be 40 servings!). So, the cookie is really 400 calories!

3. Learn how to manage stress in ways other than "eating it away".

4. Change snacks from high-calorie, high-fat munchies to those which are healthful such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

5. Join an exercise class or a support group. Find a partner who wants to lose weight and work together.

6. Engage in exercise that is workable for your lifestyle. (Don't set out to train for a marathon... it won't last).

7. Use diet pills only under the close supervision of your doctor. They can be dangerous. Most over-the-counter diet aids are ineffective and a waste of time, energy, and money.

8. Keep a positive attitude. Congratulate yourself for each pound that you lose. Weight accumulates one ounce at a time and that is the only long-lasting and effective way to lose it. (Fortunately it will not take as long to lose it as it took to gain it).

Someone has said: "If you ruin this body, where are you going to live?". This is a thought worth pondering. The downside of carrying extra weight is serious and can cause conditions which you may struggle with for the rest of your life.

Decide today to begin your journey back toward a weight that is healthful.

Diet without drugs or any pills, and protect your health. If you're serious, I'll help you.

By Sue Bristol, R.N.

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