At any one time, there are over a million people trying to lose weight. Statistics suggest that most of them will fail, either through lack of motivation, inability to make lifestyle changes or just not sticking to it. Determined to succeed? Here’s my top seven tips on weight control…
1. Don’t try to be perfect!
Don’t compare yourself to celebs with perfect figures, and instead judge yourself on what you can do. Lose five inches from your waist, or to be able to run a mile, give yourself a target that’s personalized to you! That way you can track your progress, and won’t get unmotivated by unrealistic targets.
2. Watch your carbohydrates!
Most meals contain bread or pasta, which are both carbohydrates. These are hard to digest, and can lead to weight gain….if you are looking to maintain your weight, or to lose a few pounds, try to get most of your carbohydrates during the day, and instead eat couscous and beans at night.
3. Eat regularly!
Skipping meals or eating irregularly will lead to cravings and starvation, which are both bad for your waistline! Have a schedule, and eat at around the same time everyday. This will allow your body to ‘predict’ when your next meal will come, and burn calories slowly until then.
4. Regular Exercise
Take the stairs, bike to work, park slightly further away…It can be hard to find a formal exercise routine, but even just little bits boost the metabolism and will increase the numbers of calories you burn. So, think about things you could do everyday to do a small amount of exercise, and you’ll feel the benefits really soon!
Hi Kati! I loveee carbs and meat…in rest I hate fruits and vegetables….there are not many things that I like to eat…and all that I like is making me fat. For a few months I’ve adopted a new life style, so far so good, but it’s going slowly :)
My doctor once said, “you have to end your relationship with food.” I was about 15 pounds overweight. It was strange to hear that. Relationship with food? When happy, you eat. When sad, you eat. When bored, you eat. Yeah he was right, food was like my best friend.
He also said you don’t have to eat it. Chew it up and spit it up. That way you can get all the taste and none of the fat. At the time I remember replying “yeah right! Easier said than done doc!”
Michael Wong,
Umm what kind of doctor was he? Chew and spit is an eating disorder. That’s terrible terrible advice!
Diet is so difficult to stick with!!
And so true wordss… Lack of motivation!!
Micheal Wong,
It’s so true that if you eat without a hurry and chew it it will digest better and will be less fattening. And as a result you will feel more full with a smaller portion, as long as chew!
@Sheila
Sorry sbout that, was trying to meet a deadline yesterday. He was a Psychiatrist. Not a very good one. :)
Michael, Very apparently so :)
Xannyyy, Yes you need to chew your food well so that it digests better but chew it and then SWALLOW not spit it up like Michael’s doctor suggested.
Sheila,
No of course not!
I really don’t know what kind of doctor this one is, to suggest something like this!
Well sweets are my best friends sometimes. I’m trying for a few months to keep this urge under control cause I never been that fat before in my life so….I loose some weight but I’m still fighting with myself. I want cookies when I’m happy, when I’m sad, even when I’m alone or when I go to a bar or restaurant :) It’s always a challenge for me.
Tavia,
Just like me!!!
Chocolate is my weakling!!
I fight with my self but sometimes to no veil!! :@