six strategies for
weight-loss success.
1. Make a commitment
To stay committed to
your weight loss, you need to be focused. It takes a lot of mental and physical
energy to change your habits. So as you're planning new weight-loss-related
lifestyle changes, make a plan to address other stresses in your life first,
such as financial problems or relationship conflicts.
2. Find your inner motivation
Make a list of
what's important to you to help stay motivated and focused, whether it's an
upcoming beach vacation or better overall health. Then find a way to make sure
that you can call on your motivational factors during moments of temptation.
Perhaps you want to post an encouraging note to yourself on the pantry door, for
instance.
3. Set realistic goals
It may seem obvious
to set realistic weight-loss goals. But do you really know what's realistic?
Over the long term, it's best to aim for losing 1 to 2 pounds (0.5 to 1
kilogram) a week. Generally to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, you need to burn 500
to 1,000 calories more than you consume each day, through a lower calorie diet
and regular exercise.
4. Enjoy healthier foods
Adopting a new
eating style that promotes weight loss must include lowering your total calorie
intake. But decreasing calories need not mean giving up taste, satisfaction or
even ease of meal preparation. One way you can lower your calorie intake is by
eating more plant-based foods — fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Strive for
variety to help you achieve your goals without giving up taste or nutrition.
5. Get active, stay active
While you can lose
weight without exercise, exercise plus calorie restriction can help give you
the weight-loss edge. Exercise can help burn off the excess calories you can't
cut through diet alone. Exercise also offers numerous health benefits,
including boosting your mood, strengthening your cardiovascular system and
reducing your blood pressure.
6. Change your perspective
It's not enough to
eat healthy foods and exercise for only a few weeks or even months if you want
long-term, successful weight loss. These habits must become a way of life.
Lifestyle changes start with taking an honest look at your eating patterns and
daily routine.
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