Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Best Way to Begin Dieting

By Ricardo d Argence

When applying proper diet and training techniques the process of fat burning can be very easy. A weight loss goal of a pound a week is what experts say you should aim for. Planning your weight loss program is free much like the other best things in life.

The first step to weight loss is setting a realistic goal. To reach your goal safely, plan to lose weight gradually. A weight loss of one-half to two pounds a week is usually safe.

Then, to burn fat you will need to modify your current diet. This requires cutting back on the number of calories you eat by eating smaller amounts of foods and choosing foods lower in calories.

You should consider setting limits on your portion sizes, primarily those of high-calorie foods. Keep your intake of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol as low as possible. By choosing fruits,veggies and lequmes you will get your fiber naturally. The high fiber contents found in many of these foods are there to help you feel full with fewer calories.

A diet is not sufficient, lifestyle changes must also be made. It means being more physically active. Not enough exercise causes metabolism to slow down, and take it from me, slowing down your metabolism is not what you'd want.

Most health experts recommend a combination of a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight loss. Exercise does not have to be strenuous to be beneficial. Some studies show that short sessions of exercise several times a day are just as effective at burning calories and improving health as one long session.

To lose weight and to maintain a healthy weight after weight loss, many people need to do more than 30 minutes of moderate to intensive physical activity daily. Walking is an excellent form of physical activity that almost everyone can do.

Setting attainable goals increases your ability to reach those goals which will make it easier to lose the weight and keep it off. The best method of achieving permanent weight loss is to embrace a way of life defined by nutritious food consumption and consistent exercise.

Take this advice, and you'll see what natural weight loss dieting is all about. I hope these preparatory tips are beneficial to you. - 15437

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