For many of us the most difficult part of losing weight and getting healthy is starting out. With most people having access to the internet it should be easier than ever. There is tons of good information on losing weight out there, you just have to know the difference between the good, the bad, and the ugly.
First of all,(I know you have all heard it before, but listen this time) IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE...THEN IT IS!!!!!!!!!! We are constantly bombarded with diets that promise huge results in a very short time, or by eating anything and everything you want, or not having to exercise at all. If losing weight was really as simple as all of the fad diets claim, then nobody would be overweight or obese. To lose weight it takes a lot of work and willpower. You have to make permanent changes in your life that YOU can live with for the rest of your life. Now, that's not to say that you can't enjoy your favorite foods ever again, but it does mean that you have to exercise good judgement. You can't eat bacon cheeseburgers and french fries all the time and expect to lose weight, but once in a while you can. There is nothing that I cannot eat, I just choose not to eat the junk that I used to, except for those rare occasions that are few and far between.
IT'S NOT A DIET...it's a lifestyle change. To me yo-yo dieting is like having a fat suit that you keep taking off and putting on. Who WANTS to live like that. When I get the rest of my weight off I want to keep it off for good. The way to do that is to take the weight off the right way the first time. It's like you always hear "Calories in VS. Calories out". Of course that is easier said than done, but you can do it. Personally, I count calories, and using the "Lose It" app and website makes it so much easier, but I still use my "Calorie King" calorie counter book, and if I'm out of the house then I keep a little notepad in my purse and write down what I eat and how much, then enter it into "Lose It" when I get home. However, I have lost weight with nothing, except making smarter food choices and not eating as much, but it's much easier using an app or a calorie counter.
GET MOVING...Exercise is also extremely important in weight loss. I don't care what anyone says. The benefits of exercise goes beyond just losing weight, it improves your overall health. Now, not to say that you can't lose weight just by nutrition(you can), but it's normally slower. Also, when I get to my goal size I want to have a physically fit body type. I want toned muscles, to get those you've got to exercise. Plus, when you build more muscle you improve your metabolism and have a higher rate of burning calories at rest(Resting Metabolic Rate). Weight training also improves the strength of your bones and reduces your risk of osteoporosis. Now, cardiovascular exercise is where you burn the fat. Not only that but it strengthens your heart and lungs as well. Besides all of these benefits of exercise, it's a great stress reliever and when it becomes a routine you have more energy.
Exercise always seems like a giant mountain to climb, but you have to start small and work your way up to more intense and longer workouts. I know I probably sound like a gym rat that absolutely loves working out, but to tell the truth I'm really not. I have to decide every single day that I'm going to workout, because it will help me fell better and get me to my goal. Start with buying a video that is of interest to you, or getting active with your family, or something as simple as taking a walk around the block. Just GET MOVING!!!!! Some of the video that I use currently or have used in the past include: "Walk at Home" series by Leslie Sansone, Biggest Loser Workouts, and Videos by Jackie Warner. Or, if you like dancing by all means buy a dancing workout, I've seen tons of them at the store and online(I don't do them only because I'm not coordinated enough, otherwise I would use those too. lol).
If you want to get in shape and drop some pounds, then stop thinking about it and DO IT. Only you can make the decision, if I could do it for you I would immediately, but you have to do it for yourself, all I can do is offer help, advice, and support. Don't wait any longer, you possess all the strength and willpower that you need to lose weight, you just have to believe it. The moment I started to believe it about myself...That's when my life changed in such a positive way, and I want everyone to experience that feeling because there really is nothing else like it.
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