Everybody wants to know the best ways to lose weight the healthy way, but it can be hard to know which tips actually work.
At first I used to get confused about what I should follow and what I should ignore, so I've decided to try myself all the healthy weight loss tips I read about in magazines and online. And as a result, through trying and experimenting, I finally figured out which weight loss**** ways actually work! And which don't ...
So, here they are - the 20 Healthy Ways to Lose Weight that worked for me. Try them and see if they will be as effective for you!
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1. Always Combine Diet with Exercise, Don’t Prioritize One over the Other ...
When you gradually reduce the number of calories in your diet while still getting the nutrition that your body needs – and combining it with exercise – you'll have better chances of losing weight the healthy way.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
2. It Takes Small Steps at a Time to Take That Big Leap ...
If you always succumb to the temptation of downing a cup of hot, rich chocolate drink in the evenings – the pounds will easily add up within a year. Try cutting off habits like these out of your diet – and you'll be amazed at the results that you will get.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
3. Increase Your Level of Physical Exertion ...
When you increase your exercising and combine it with a good diet, you are most likely to be successful in losing weight. Park your car a couple of blocks away from your destination and walk the rest of the way – it'll do you good. Have sex** **more often, do step-ups in between commercials while watching your favorite show instead of munching on popcorn ...
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
4. Exercise for an Hour a Day ...
Pick an exercise that you enjoy, and make sure that you are doing it right. I vary mine, so that i don’t get bored. See which of these 10 Top Exercises to Lose Weight … will be best for you.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
5. Eat Three Healthy Meals a Day ...
Make sure that the three main meals of the day contain the essential nutrients and food groups that you need every day. Include breakfast, which is often forgotten.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
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6. Fruit and Vegetables ...
Liven up dull meals with fruit and veggies, and you’ll also be much closer to meeting your five a day! Try adding strawberries to breakfast, or peppers to your sandwich. I take a sliced apple to work with me, to stop me snacking and to increase how much fruit I eat. Check out 50 Healthiest Foods: An Ultimate Grocery Shopping List for Losing Weight … to see which fruit and veggies to get next time you are in the store.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
7. Weigh Yourself Regularly ...
This helps you see that your efforts are working, but it’s important that you don’t obsess about the numbers. Once a week will be adequate, and if you feel that you are becoming a little too focused on your weight, stop for a few weeks.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
8. Watch What You Buy ...
If you have a house full of crisps and chocolate, there will be temptation everywhere. Cut them out of your shopping list. I find that if I have to make a special journey to get some chocolate, I’m more likely to just eat something that I already have, which is probably healthier!
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
9. Make Exercise Social ...
Plan a family bike ride, or play Frisbee with your friends. It will be both fun and exercise at the same time!
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
10. Eat the Healthy Foods First ...
Eat low calorie and healthy foods first, so that when it comes to the more fattening options you are less hungry.
11. Pay attention to portions ... I'm terrible with this, and so I've found that letting my boyfriend serve the food means that I don’t snack before it's served! Remember that everything you eat counts, so if you’ve eaten a lot before dinner, have a smaller amount. Read more on the portions and the kind of plates to use in 7 Fastest Ways to Lose Weight...
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
12. Be Active ...
I always wash my car at home, rather than taking it to the car wash. As well as saving money, it burns calories and it’s great fun too!
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
13. Eat Meals Together ...
When you are having a meal with someone, you are more likely to talk, and the longer you eat and talk, the earlier you feel full without eating too much.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
14. Always eat from a bowl or plate, so that you can see how much you are eating ...
I noticed that I can eat a huge popcorn in the movies and still go to get some desert afterwards, but I can hardly finish a bowl of pop corn when I watch a movie at home. I think when you actually see how much food you are eating, you are more likely to feel full faster.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
15. Regularly Vary Your Activities, so You Don’t Get Bored ...
We all know what we are not likely to lose much weight the healthy way without exercise, but we also know how boring the exercise routine might get. So what I do, is I weekly change the order of the exercises, and the music I am doing them to, just to keep things fresh and more exciting. And it works! :)
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
16. De Stress ...
Develop strategies that calm you down before you get to the stage that you need ‘cheering up’, as you are likely to do this with food. I take a few minutes every four hours to breathe deeply and calm myself down. Listening to some favorite music or looking at your favorite photos where you were happy helps a lot too! If you have time on your hands, try one of these methods: 5 Things for a Stress Free Life …
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
17. Eat at Home ...
Well, first of all it's cheaper, and second of all, you will hardly find a restaurant that would serve you healthy organic food. And the last, but not least, when eating at home, you can make your portion as small as you like, as those huge dishes they serve in the restaurant do not really help us lose weight, do they?
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
18. Plan Healthy Snacks ...
I find that if I take a healthy low calorie snack to work, yogurt or fruit, for instance, I’m much less likely to buy chocolate from the vending machine.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
19. Pick a High Fiber Breakfast Cereal, as This Will Fill You up for Longer ...
And try to have as much fiber as you possibly can, it cleans out our digestive system, so the more of it you have the better!
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
20. Take a Ten Minute Stroll during Your Lunch Hour ...
Or better yet, go for a little slow walk after lunch. This will keep your metabolism going, and i find that it stops me feeling tired early afternoon too!
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
21. Plan Your Week’s Meal in Advance, so You Aren’t Tempted by Take-aways ...
This way you will be able to do your groceries knowing what exactly you'll be having each day. Which means, there will be less spoiled products at the end of the week and you won't have to run to the grocery store in the middle of the week for something you suddenly decided to have.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
22. Distract Yourself from Cravings ...
I noticed that watching a favorite sitcom or flipping through fashion magazines with tones of skinny gorgeous models helps the most. I also treat myself to a cappuccino or a latte when I get a chocolate craving and it always goes away.
You can start by making small changes, like adding more veggies to your meals, drinking water instead of sugary drinks, or going for short walks. Little things can make a big difference!
Absolutely! Quick doesn’t mean extreme. Focus on cutting processed foods and incorporating regular exercise. Even a 7-minute workout can help!
Find a buddy to share your journey with or set small goals. Celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Keeping it fun helps a lot!
Of course! It’s all about balance. Treating yourself occasionally will keep you happy and less likely to binge later on. Enjoy in moderation!
Don’t worry, that happens to many people. Try mixing up your workout or changing your diet a bit to get your momentum back. Stay positive and keep pushing!
23. Reward yourself ...
Make sure that you reward yourself when you lose weight, but not with food! Try new clothes, accessories,salon treatmentsor an outing with friends. Buying newbeauty products as a treat works best for me!
So, now that you know my 20 best tips, your weight loss should go much smoother and healthier! Make sure you still use them when you get to your target, as it’s easy to slip into old habits.
Do you have a healthy dieting tip that’s always worked for you? I’d love to hear it!
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I am trying to lose weight. I am eating right, watching my intake, going to to gym but the only thing that seems to be getting smaller are my boobies. What can I do to help flap turn into flat.
Hi, I'm 12 years old, 5ft 6in and weigh 236lbs. I'm desperate to lose weight but have tried many diets and haven't been successful. I've tried almost everything to succeed but I haven't been able to. Can you please help me?
Hi, I am 19 yrs old n weigh 8 stones I am 5ft2 n last year I was 7stones. I really wna go bk 2dat cz none of ma jeans fit me around da waist n my thighs hav gne really bih I h8 it plz help.iv bin feelin so depresd abat it X
hey kati... dis is nisha....i m 15 yrs old....m weight is 65 kg... i hv a height of 5'2".... plz advice me..how 2 reduce 10 kgs.... i m in class 10...so i hv a busy schedule.. so how 2 manage studies n exercise....suggest me sumthing?????
im trying to drop 3-4 dress sizes,, i eat healthy, and am finding the exercise im doing is comming to no avail. am i better off doing exercise in the mornings for 40mins rather than at evening? and anyone got any tips on breathing while doing jogging? thankies
Dear Annie, That's a great piece of advice! I absolutely agree on cutting the daily intake by half - it works wonders! When in a restaurant it often helps to ask the waiter divide your meal in half before it even makes to the table - so that you eat half and take home another half and have something for the next day too! Dear Shirley, As for the workout routines, I found one that works great for me and my husband and it takes only 7 minutes a day. It's called 7 Shapely Secrets and can be found online, but if you don't want to spend any money, I'll gladly share in the comments what the exercises are and how to do them properly - I do it 3-4 times a week and the results are amazing! Much better than the 30 minute workouts with an instructor in the gym... Do let me know if you are interested, sweetie :) Thank you, girls!
Heyy... Ermm, I just want to say, I am an recovering annorexic and as much as I can't help myself i don't really think everone will benifit from these sites and may get too self concious of there weight and this can lead to seviour wieght loss will is actually also really unhealthy and looking at most of these girls height and weight ratio it is just right with the average weight for there size and BMI, which is the perfect and best place to be so don't worry cos you probs look great and hey your the happiest when your a healthy weight (trust me, I've been through all the stages overweight underweight and the average wieght) so dont worry!!! :) xxxxxxxxxxx
hi, i am down with 80kg aged 33 feiling bad and ashame of my self some call me fat pig please help me
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Sarah:I am trying to lose weight. I am eating right, watching my intake, going to to gym but the only thing that seems to be getting smaller are my boobies. What can I do to help flap turn into flat.
Maya:Hi, I'm 12 years old, 5ft 6in and weigh 236lbs. I'm desperate to lose weight but have tried many diets and haven't been successful. I've tried almost everything to succeed but I haven't been able to. Can you please help me?
Roxy:Hi, I am 19 yrs old n weigh 8 stones I am 5ft2 n last year I was 7stones. I really wna go bk 2dat cz none of ma jeans fit me around da waist n my thighs hav gne really bih I h8 it plz help.iv bin feelin so depresd abat it X
nisha:hey kati... dis is nisha....i m 15 yrs old....m weight is 65 kg... i hv a height of 5'2".... plz advice me..how 2 reduce 10 kgs.... i m in class 10...so i hv a busy schedule.. so how 2 manage studies n exercise....suggest me sumthing?????
Fran:im trying to drop 3-4 dress sizes,, i eat healthy, and am finding the exercise im doing is comming to no avail. am i better off doing exercise in the mornings for 40mins rather than at evening? and anyone got any tips on breathing while doing jogging? thankies
Olga:Dear Annie, That's a great piece of advice! I absolutely agree on cutting the daily intake by half - it works wonders! When in a restaurant it often helps to ask the waiter divide your meal in half before it even makes to the table - so that you eat half and take home another half and have something for the next day too! Dear Shirley, As for the workout routines, I found one that works great for me and my husband and it takes only 7 minutes a day. It's called 7 Shapely Secrets and can be found online, but if you don't want to spend any money, I'll gladly share in the comments what the exercises are and how to do them properly - I do it 3-4 times a week and the results are amazing! Much better than the 30 minute workouts with an instructor in the gym... Do let me know if you are interested, sweetie :) Thank you, girls!
Hello:Heyy... Ermm, I just want to say, I am an recovering annorexic and as much as I can't help myself i don't really think everone will benifit from these sites and may get too self concious of there weight and this can lead to seviour wieght loss will is actually also really unhealthy and looking at most of these girls height and weight ratio it is just right with the average weight for there size and BMI, which is the perfect and best place to be so don't worry cos you probs look great and hey your the happiest when your a healthy weight (trust me, I've been through all the stages overweight underweight and the average wieght) so dont worry!!! :) xxxxxxxxxxx
chartty:hi, i am down with 80kg aged 33 feiling bad and ashame of my self some call me fat pig please help me
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