Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Walking Is Known To Reduce Weight And Keep Your Fit

By Gayl Quiene

People who have lost weight understand the dedication involved. From diet to exercise your lifestyle must change in order for your weight to change.

It is tough whenever you decide to make a lifestyle change. Deciding to lose weight is no exception. You must be able to stay dedicated and on course. Making a chart and tracking your progress is a great way to keep at your goal of losing weight.

When trying to understand how to lose weight, one must only look to why they have gained weight in the first place. The majority of people gain weight due to a lack of exercise and/or from eating too much unhealthy food.

Exercise is definitely not my favorite word. In fact, it ranks up there with my least favorite words. But, even minimal exercise can help you lose 10 pounds more quickly than simply adjusting your eating habits. You will be amazed at how much better you feel once you do start to exercise and become more active.

You may start off by walking at least three times a week. Walking is a great way to get your heart rate going and burn calories. Thirty minutes to an hour walking at least three times a week can help you lose weight.

Eating is another area that can help you shed some unwanted pounds. Taking a few minutes each time before you eat to assess what you are eating and how much you really need to eat is important if you truly want to lose weight.

Try to see if you can cut out your snacks that you eat in your lunch break or in between meal times. Replacing that bag of potato chips with an apple won't only help you lose weight but also help you feel healthier and more active throughout the day.

Instead of potato chips, I found low-fat pretzels. I gave up the morning donuts and Tastykakes and settled for a banana and animal crackers. Sure, they aren't as yummy but I know that it will help me lose 10 pounds much faster than stuffing my face with junk food. In fact, to lose 10 pounds may be incredibly fast for some people.

I found that in order to help myself not want to eat, I needed to feel full. The best way to do that is to drink cold water. Lots of it. Since drinking more water means more bathroom trips, I am even moving around more often.

Another important thing to do when planning to lose weight is to plan your attack. Plan what time you'll be walking in the day and plan what you are going to eat.

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