By Erin Newman
Every time we turn on the television we are bombarded with various weight loss solutions guaranteeing fast results. No matter what these ads promise, there is no overnight solution to weight loss. When you get serious about losing weight, you will realize that these quick solutions are not the answer; but hard work and commitment is the only way to lose weight and keep it off.
Believe That You Can
One of the most important factors for weight loss is belief in yourself.
Belief is an important part of the weight loss equation. It is just as important as healthy eating and exercise because it is what keeps you going when times get tough. The chances of you successfully completing a weight loss program without believing strongly that you can are slim to none.
Write down the reasons it is important for you to lose weight. Now, determine the amount of weight that you need to lose and write it down. Promise yourself that you will not quit until you accomplish your goal.
Staying positive and holding on to the belief that you can will require you to feed your mind with positive thoughts daily. If you have one bad day don't let it discourage you. Just dust it off and get right back on track.
The longer you stay with the program the easier it will become. This is because you will start to feel better, have more energy and literally begin to watch your body transform before your eyes.
Drink At Least 8 Glasses Of Water
Our bodies need to be continually hydrated with water to perform at peak capacity.
Water is like fertilizer for our bodies. We need it to help our body function efficiently.
When you drink the amount of water that your body needs, it will help your body digest food better and assist with eliminating harmful toxins from your system.
Having a cup of water prior to each meal will also help you cut back on the amount of food you eat.
Exercise
Exercise should be a vital part of any weight loss plan. Although losing weight without exercising is possible, you will have better and longer lasting results if you make it a regular part of your program.
If the thought of exercise makes you panic start out with something simple like walking and gradually add in other exercises. Find an exercise that works for you and get started.
Ideally, you should get to a point where you are working out for at least 30 minutes 5 days per week or more.
When you feel ready for more advanced workouts, aerobic workouts such as Zumba or Hip Hop Abs may be a good choice. These work outs tend to burn a lot of calories, helping you to lose weight and tone up.
Adding exercise to your life will do more than just trim your waistline. It will drastically improve your overall health and reduce the likelihood of being afflicted with various ailments to include diabetes and heart disease.
Eat More Often
Eating 5 to 6 smaller meals instead of 3 large meals will help you stay full and satisfied all through the day.
While eating 5 to 6 times daily has it benefits, be sure to plan your meals carefully so you do not find yourself eating more calories than you should be.
An easy way to do this is to split your 3 normal meals in half.
Get At Least 7 Hours Of Sleep Nightly
When you are not getting enough sleep, it causes an increase in the amount of ghrelin in the body. Ghrelin is the hormone that controls hunger. When we are not getting the amount of sleep needed, this hormone increases and so does our desire to snack.
The ideal amount of sleep is between 7 to 8 hours per night. When the body is deprived of sleep it throws off your metabolism.
To improve your quality of sleep do not drink caffeine based drinks, workout or eat at least 3 hours before bed time.
Following these 5 tips can have a dramatic impact on your weight loss results.
