Friday, December 11, 2009

The Safe & Easy Way to Lose Ten Pounds

By Anna Cross

If you took a poll of folks anywhere, on the streets, on a school campus, in the supermarket, or even at church you are sure to find the bulk of Americans need to lose pounds. Some need to lose a large amount of weight, but many just wish to lose those last ten pounds.

If this sounds like you - don't worry! You CAN do it, with some simple tips and pointers, and taking action. There is no magic pill that is going to solve your problems overnight, so I recommend not wasting your time only to be let down. There are tried and true ways to lose that weight. But, you must reduce calories while increasing exercise. Stop overeating and get off your butt! It really is that simple.

Exercise helps burn the calories that you have already consumed. To shed the pounds quickly, join an intense cardiovascular fitness program. You will need to find some intensive cardio routines like running, cycling, swimming, rowing or hiking. Though walking each day will increase your exercise activity and assist you in losing weight, it will take much longer than the cardio aerobic activities. You want to get your heart pumping for no less than 40 minutes a day.

Cut back on calorie consumption, too. This can easily be done by simple things like picking green tea (unsweetened) or water over sodas and vitamin waters. With many sodas racking in at around 200-250 calories, you can see how quickly this can add up if you drink a couple a day, or even a few a week.

To lose weight fast, you need to chop out the majority of your sugar, too. The calories you take in should be ones full of nutrients. Sweets such as cookies and cakes and candy bars do nothing but spike your blood sugar and add calories to your body.

Be aware of what you eat. Try cutting back on salad dressing, which is rich in calories. Attempt to drink less alcohol. If you want a glass of wine, add some seltzer to it. This will not only lesson the amount of calories per serving, but the bubbles will make you're feeling fuller. If you drink whole milk, trade the whole milk for skim milk.

Not only should you be aware of what you eat, but how much you eat. Yank portions are much bigger than needed. If you eat out at a restaurant, don't finish your whole plate. Common restaurant portions are much larger than required. If you fix your own food, fix smaller amounts. Put less food on your plate. Eat that amount. Then wait at least 20 minutes. If you're still hungry, you can eat more. However , most of the time, you will not be hungry after the 20 minute wait.

Additionally, try to eat slower. Studies show that folk who take their time when eating and are mindful about eating at a slower pace, consume less calories than otherwise.

Cut back on your calories, boost your aerobic activity, or do both, and you may lose those 10 pounds you need to lose. (Be sure to check out the links below for a great resource for recipes!)

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