HCG Diet

The rule for losing weight is uncomplicated: eat less and exercise more. But, it’s not truly all that simple, is it? There are just so many more factors that come into play .  Motivatation, time and just life in general can stand in the way when you are trying to lose weight.

You really do need to be committed to doing whatever it takes to lose the weight.  Here are ten points s that should go into your weight loss system .

1. Eat breakfast. This keeps you from getting too hungry later and then losing control over what you prefer to eat later in the day. Try eating a high fiber cereal as this fills you up and lasts longer, allowing you to stay out of the fridge for longer periods!

2. Stock your refrigerator and larder with healthy foods and snacks and limit high-fat, high-salt snacks such as potato chips and cookies. Being particularly careful when you grocery shop helps you stock the right choices at home.  Just do not purchase any high fat snacks anymore.

3. Fill up on Fiber. Eat foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The fibers in these foods will fill you up leaving less room for unhealthy choices. Your body will feel so much more healthy and will provide you with a huge energy gain

4. Make sure not to fall into bad habits on weekends. Many people will follow a hard-and-fast diet on weekdays only to slide back into eating more (unhealthy) on the weekends as a reward for “being good” all week. Unfortunately, this can cause you to regain the weight you may have lost during the week. If you really want to reward yourself then pick an item that is not food related.  A good pair of walking shoes, a manicure, a good motivational book.

5. Watch portion sizes. Your perception of what a helping size should be and a “true” serving size can differ dramatically. Measure your portions accurately , particularly when you first start your healthy eating regime. One great trick is to eat on a smaller plate, so it seems like you have a huge serving.

6. Set lifestyle goals – not weight loss goals. Your commitment to eating healthy foods does lead to healthy weight loss — gradually . Looking at your weight daily can cause discouragement and will make many people give up and go back to unhealthy food choices. Keep track of your measurements, as you will find if you are not losing pounds you could well be losing inches.

7. Take healthy snacks with you when you go on road trips. Grab healthy granola bars, bananas, apples and other fruit to stop the temptation of stopping at a fast food outlet.

8. Don’t avoid the foods you love . If you absolutely love chocolate, go ahead and have a small piece instead of a whole bar! Avoid eating your “splurges” every day. Keep them for when you really crave them!

9. Start moving. Exercise is the key to any weight loss. You’ve heard the expression, “Move it or lose it.” Too true! Even walking whenever you can will help the pounds fade away.

10. Keep a diary. Jotting down everything that you eat, when and how much you exercise and your moods will keep you on track and motivated to continue the course.   Keeping track of your water consumption is a good idea too.

Weight loss is accomplished by both diet and exercise. It is also achieved by persistence. If you “fall off the wagon” one day, get yourself up and continue your healthy lifestyle the next. Don’t give up! Don’t beat yourself up if you slip, just systematically make the right choices and you will succeed and achieve your goals .