Losing weight is more than just shedding the pounds. You need to
keep it off afterwards. This means you need to make changes to your
lifestyle. Here are five steps you need to take for an effective weight
loss.
Burn More Calories than You Consume
The
only way to lose weight is by burning more calories than you eat. You
need to work out how many calories your body needs throughout the day
and how much you eat from your meals. This requires some calculations
and tracking but is worth it to see the weight loss. Once you lose
weight, you can increase your calories slightly so you burn about the
same as you eat.
Eat a Nutritional and Balanced Diet
No-carbohydrate
diets aren't good for you. Your body needs carbohydrates, protein,
fibre and even fat to survive. However, you need to focus on the
carbohydrates that offer nutritional value. Simple carbohydrates, such
as those from cakes, biscuits and most bread, breakdown in the body
quickly and cause blood sugar levels to spike. Complex carbohydrates
break down slowly and release energy over a period of time, offering
more nutritional value.
Plan Your Meals Ahead
Planning
ahead for an effective weight loss avoids giving into the takeaways and
high-fat foods. At the start of the week, plan what you will eat and
make sure you have everything you need. Planning your dinner and making
it something simple to make is important as this is when you're more
likely to give in for something quick after a long day at work.
Make Sure You Get All the Nutrients You Need
Your
body needs certain nutrients, such as iron, the different vitamins and
calcium. These not only help to create a healthy body but they reduce
the hunger pangs and boost the metabolism. Focus on foods that are full
of the nutrients you need, especially dairy products (in moderation),
fruits, vegetables and lean meat, poultry and fish.
It's More Than Just Dieting
You
can't just diet to lose weight. You need to do some exercise. This
increases the amount of calories you burn, will encourage fat loss and
tone the body. Build your exercise up to if you're not used to it so you
don't injure yourself!
Effective weight loss is more than just
dieting. You need to make it easy to add into your day and start making
changes to your lifestyle.
