Weight Loss with your Health in Mind

Healthy Weight Loss – Some tips on proper dieting

Forget the fads, the pills, the crazy liquid diets; when it comes to dieting and losing weight, there is only one way of doing it – the healthy way. Unfortunately, because of all of these fads and miracle diets, people’s idea of a healthy diet has become a bit fuzzy and corrupted and this has become the norm. Follow these simple guidelines to lose weight the healthy way:

 

#1 – Plan ahead!

Before starting any diet plan, it is always wise to seek medical advice. This has to do with many things. For instance, your doctor can run metabolic tests to see if there are certain foods you should or should not be eating while dieting, whether it be because they contain something that you have too much of or because you may be allergic. Also, your doctor will take your medical history under consideration when creating a diet program that will be specific to your body. Everyone is built differently, which is why everyone reacts differently to various diets.

#2 – Follow the plan!

Sure, it may be tempting to cheat every once in a while, but in the end, the only one truly lacking in benefit is you. Studies have shown that even a weight loss of five to 10 pounds can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease and other chronic conditions. If your plan includes 1200 calories a day with no more than one small serving of sweets, enjoy the small serving when you have it. Whether you are losing weight to fit into your jeans or to avoid getting Type 2 Diabetes, the benefits far outweigh the hindrance of cheating on your diet.

#3 – Don’t Drink Your Calories!

A wise medical professional once said, and it’s true – your body is made mostly of water, so anything else will go to places you don’t want it to go. Water is your best friend when it comes to healthy weight loss, and it’s not just because your doctor says so; water helps to keep you stay energized, properly hydrated and it makes your skin healthier. So not only does it help you lose weight, it helps you to look good while doing it.

#4 – Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

The dreaded word…I myself hate to exercise, but let’s face it, it is what I call a “necessary evil”. Exercise doesn’t have to be evil, though, and I know many, many people who love to do it. It can be a fun, relaxing way to lose weight. Some people jog, others go to the gym, some even dance or do yoga. Talk to your doctor about what options he or she recommends, particularly for your body type and condition, and exercise away! It will help you shed pounds and you will be able to feel like you’re experiencing the results right away.

Following these simple rules, you can be sure that the last celebrity diet is the last fad you will ever join. There is nothing more satisfying that losing unnecessary and potentially harmful weight. How much more rewarding will it be to do it the right way?

For even more healthy diet tips – be sure and visit your local CareNow provider