Losing Weight- Steps To Take That Are Helpful

The need to lose weight and not being successful at it is a difficulty for many people. 

Recent research has demonstrated that if you even lose ten pounds that it will increase your health benefits. It is unhealthy to be overweight. 

Here are some pointers that can help:

*You need to get in the right mind frame and decide that you want to make healthy changes. 

*You need to put a plan in place in which it will make it easier for you to follow through with your healthy choices. 

I always have healthy snacks with me for example so that I will not grab unhealthy food when I am out and I get hungry all of a sudden. I carry raw almonds and an apple or a banana with me at all times.

*Drink water in-between your snacks and meals. It will help to fill you up. Your body needs water. Most of us do not drink enough water. It is also healthier to drink at times when you are not eating.

I carry a water bottle with me at all times.

*Eat small amounts of food throughout the day instead of large meals. 

This is healthier for you and it helps to keep you full.

*If you eat meals, cut the portions down to half. If you do this for weeks, you will lose weight. 

Portion control!

*Don't tell yourself that you cannot have something to eat for a treat. Just have a very small amount.

Portion control!

*Make healthy choices of what you eat. Keep the sugar, dairy and meat to a minimum and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. 

*Start walking and build your way up to a little further each day. It will help you lose weight, increase your energy level, and help your mental and physical health in many ways!  

By Diane Gammon M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

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