Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Best Way to Lose Weight, Fitness Tips to Get You Going

By Paul Williams

Losing weight is a challenging proposition. You may have been tempted at one time or another to cave in and buy those so called miracle diet pills that you've seen on TV or on sleek looking website. I hate to break it to you but they rarely work. In fact most of them don't work at all.

"Weight loss" and "easy" are not two words usually spoken in the same sentence. Don't be fooled into thinking that the road before you will be easy. But the trip you take will be a rewarding one. Once you reach your destination, you will find that you have transformed yourself into a completely different individual. One that is far better than before.

This article will reveal a few little tips and secrets to losing weight and how fitness can speed up this exciting process.

1. Forget about going large! By eating 5-6 regularly scheduled smaller meals per day, you will be telling your body that there is more than enough food available and that it dosen't need to store it away for later in the form of fat. It also helps in that you don't have a chance to get hungry since you'll be eating so often.

2. The way you think has a huge effect on your results. So, try to stay as upbeat as possible. get rid of as much negativity as possible.

3. Make a point to wake up a bit earlier each day to exercise. Be it a brisk jaunt for a block or two, some cardio fitness dvd or simply pumping some dumbbells; Morning exercise gets your blood flowing and helps you prepare for the day.

4. Drink water. Water won't make you lose weight but it will help to remove toxins and keep your body healthy, in addition to proving energy which you'll need when you exercise.

5. Don't tempt yourself by grocery shopping when hungry. You'll wind up buying way too many items that you shouldn't be eating. Think about shopping after lunch.

So there you have it. These tips for losing weight and gaining fitness cover diet, exercise and mental attitude. All in all, these are three points of the weight loss triangle. If you can join them up and keep them joined you are going to reach your weight loss goals in no time. - 15438

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