Seven Easy Ways to Weight Loss Motivation

Are you having problems losing those extra pounds you've gained over time? Have you tried lots of diets, but given up after a short period of time? Do you want to lose those extra pounds once and for all? This article will reveal seven secrets for you to reach your ultimate body weight.

Many people in the World today are over weight. In fact over 40% of the adult population in the Western World are considered to be either over weight or obese. We are continuously being bombarded with messages about food, so it's no wonder why so many people struggle with their weight. Each and every day people start diets to lose the excess weight, but frequently fail. Usually this is down to a lack of will power and motivation. You need to start by planning how you intend to lose weight. Do thorough research to find the best diet that suits your needs.

Set clear and defined GOALS, so that you know how long your weight loss should take. Have one big goal, then smaller goals every two weeks that you know you can achieve. You should only be losing up to 2-pounds of weight per week on average. Anything more than that, and it won't be fat you're burning, but will be losing muscle mass instead, which is the opposite to your intended target.

Drink plenty of water. Quite often people don't drink enough water, but instead drink diet soda. Most of these act as a diuretic, which actually removes needed fluids from your body. Face facts, there is no substitute for water. If you think you're hungry, drink a large class of cold water and see if you still feel the same afterwards. Try to drink six to eight glasses of water a day.

Eat more protein. Most people don't eat enough protein, but instead eat far too much fat and carbohydrates (bread, pasta, pancakes etc). Protein is vital for your body's function, and can actually help suppress your appetite.

Avoid eating too much sugar, otherwise known as 'simple carbohydrates'. If you eat too much, you'll put a strain on your body, which uses insulin to remove the sugar from your blood. Eventually this can lead to diabetes. So reduce the amount of cakes, biscuits, ice cream etc that you eat each day. If you have a sweet tooth, then eat more fresh fruit instead.

Exercise for 20-minutes each day. You don't need to go down the gym to do this, but try going for a walk around the block or local park. By doing so, you will also increase your metabolism, and feel far better in yourself. A brisk walk is also an ideal exercise for burning fat.

Sleep is also very important. Try to get at least seven hours sleep each night, eight-hours if you can. This will help your body to recover and mend itself. There's no point exercising and dieting, if you then deprive yourself of sleep. So make a good night's sleep part of your new routine.

Make these simple changes to your diet and lifestyle, and you will be surprised how much better you feel, not only physically, but mentally as well. Your ultimate body is within reach provided you follow these proven principles in this article. Weight loss is not a pipe dream, or only for those with the perfect genetic make up. Use these strategies, and soon you could see the new slimmer you staring back at you in the mirror.

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