Did you know that approximately two thirds of all Americans are overweight, and one third is considered to be obese? The worst part of these statistics is that the health of these same people has deteriorated considerably. Weight loss is becoming more necessary with every passing day.
In order to lose weight, you will need to learn to read labels and count calories. This is the only way you can tell if you're cutting back. You, also, need to know how much food equals a serving size. Once you learn how much you can eat for one serving, begin to use a measuring cup, and measure your food. Once you get used to doing this, you won't need the measuring cup anymore. You will be able to tell by just looking at it.
Keep a daily diary, and write down everything you eat. This will help you to understand what foods you are eating and how much. Drink 8 glasses of water every day. Your body needs water to cleanse your body from toxins and impurities. It will help you lose weight by keeping you from feeling hungry. If you replace soda drinks with water, you can cut a lot of calories from your diet.
Exercise thirty to forty minutes five or six times a week. Walking or riding a bike are two great forms of exercise. If you can't leave your home, buy an exercise video and do it faithfully. Remember that exercise helps you burn fat and extra calories.
Eat healthy snacks. Most people get hungry in between their meals. Eat a piece of fruit, a small piece of cheese, yogurt or some nuts for a snack. Make sure that you eat something every three hours. The other solution is to eat six small meals a day instead of three. You don't have to diet to lose weight. Just follow these suggestions and eat smaller portions than before. You'll be glad you did when you see the numbers on the scale begin to go down.
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