Weight loss is difficult at the best of time for anyone who wants to lose weight and look slim.

Starting any new self improvement plan takes work, commitment and courage. I have some tips here for the things that matter when wanting to lose weight for the long term.  I suggest starting with these will get you onto a good path to long term weight loss success.

Tip 1 -Eliminate Soda Drinks

These types of drinks are loaded with sugar and artificial colours. They are the first “bad”  products that you need to remove from a diet as they do so much damage. They are loaded with massive amounts of sugar.

I started to drink herbal teas and eased off sugar. I still have a coffee or 2 per day without sugar. It’s best to cut things out gradually as it can be a shock to your body to go cold turkey. I always carry with me a container of water to sip on through the day. You could put lemon juice and a teaspoon. Of honey to give you a taste of sugar. I always drink around 2 litres of water per day.

Tip 2 –Do Not Over Eat

You need to cut back on some of the food you eat per day. Instead of just eating to make yourself full. Cut back and you will see the difference in the mirror.

Overeating is one of the biggest problems to adding weight. By cutting the amount of food that is served on your plate you will be consuming less calories. You must chew each mouth full at least 20 times. It is also advisable to relax between each mouth full of food. 

It takes 15 minutes for the stomach to feel full so do not eat to feel full. 

 Tip 3 – Have A Nourishing Breakfast

Breakfast is the main meal of the day for many people. Eating  a whole grain cereal such as buckwheat, yoghurt or quinoa or a cooked breakfast  of mushrooms, tomatoes, eggs and avocado on wholegrain sourdough toast.

Freshly squeeze fruit and vegetable juice is a must, specially beetroot, carrot and apple and celery. There are many other combinations as well. These are very powerful for your body to cleanse and build your vitality.   

You can also make chia seed cups in the fridge as well.These are full of  minerals and make a great start for breakfast.

Tip 4 – Eat Different Food To Get All The Minerals As Possible

The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest available. These people eat salads and fish and lots of olive oil and vegetables, not to mention the home made red wine full of antioxidants.

Vegetables seem to be the big winner in keeping us slim and healthy.  Asian and European cultures always include plenty of different vegetables in their diets. Indian food can be very spicy and have lots of tumeric, cumin, ginger and many other different spices. These have show to prevent disease and lessen symptoms of disease.

Asians food is particularly great for fast and fresh stir fry’s and noodles.The more interesting you can make food taste, the more likely it will be that you will continue to eat it.  Healthy food doesn’t have to be as boring as cardboard.

Tip 5 – Meal Preparation

The best way to eat these types of healthy foods is to start cooking at home so you can have fresh and low cost meal that provide real nutrition.

Start with your favourites. Get a cook book that is simple to follow and healthy. You will be amazed at how good you can be. Money will be saved and you will start to develop a better diet.

Tip 6 – Exercise

The best way to exercise is do 30 minutes every day. 

Walking, running, gym, swimming or cycling. Just get out and start moving your body. This is what I have been doing to get through these difficult times. It relaxes the body and reduces stress overall. Weight will drop if you are consistent and also working on things like diet as well.

Tip 7 – Healthy Snacks

If you have to snack have fruit or small hand full f nuts. Do not eat chocolate bars another processed fat food. As this is the fastest way to put fat on.

Tip 8 – Set Short Term Goals

You need to have an exercise goal a food target goal to make sure that you succeed. Make it that you eliminate soft drinks this week and then include some freshly squeezed juice. You might say I will walk for an hour on the week end or I will start jogging for 30 minutes instead of walking.

Tip 9 – Get Support

It a good idea to get support from a friend who will be a positive encouragement on your journey to weight loss success. If you do not have anyone go to a weight loss advice website to see who can give you moral support with what you are doing.

Tip 10 – Energy and Fat Consumed

You must see your doctor beefier starting a fitness program if you have any health issues.

To lose weight exercise regularly. You must also cut the amount of food you are eating as this will result in faster weight loss. 

Weight training will help you lose weight because you will be burning up more energy as muscles starts to develop.

The Dieticians Association of Australia has a guide for maintaining weight for the average person. So if you wanted to lose weight you would need to consume up to 15% less calories.

Dieticians Association of Australia statistics 

Energy – 8700Kj (2,080 calories)

Protein – 50g

Fat – 70g 

Saturated fats – 24g

Sodium – 2300mg

Carbohydrate – 310g

Sugars – 90g

Dietary Fibre – 30g

Starting a new weight loss plan is a big decision that you need to be congratulated on. It takes time, and consistency is the key plus food choices. However the improved health and wellness is worth it for you and your family. 

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