subject: Weight Loss Basics [print this page] How often do you look in the mirror, stare at your reflection and fervently wish that there was some sort of magic powder or pill you could use to instantly shift your body to become the size and shape you've always dreamed it could be? How often do you tell yourself "I need to lose some weight now." How often do you pair these thoughts and wishes with wishes for easier workout routines, more time and energy for cooking healthy food and less desire to simply drive through the nearest drive through window? Just about every person has wished for these things. No matter what you weigh right now, you have probably wished to lose a few pounds at least once in your life. Here are a few weight loss tricks you can use to help you get started correctly.
In most cases, weight loss is simply a matter of numbers. You need to burn more calories than you take in. This makes your body burn through the calories that are stored in your fat cells to keep your body energized and functional. Calorie counting is rarely fun. In fact it can become very complicated because of the different calorie weights of different foods. Don't ever forget that the goal is to eat calories that your body can use instead of calories that your body will put into storage for later.
If you want to find more weight loss success work with a doctor or nutritionist to learn how many calories you should be burning each day.
Begin paying attention to the labels that are on the foods you buy. It probably seems like a huge pain and a waste of time to do this but you need to believe something: ingredients matter. You want to avoid ingredients like hydrogenated oil and/or high fructose corn syrup. Trans fats need to be avoided. Make sure that the foods you buy at the store don't contain any of these ingredients. Buy new and healthier brands as substitutes for the less nutritious brands that you have been buying. You might not notice a big difference at first but you'll probably notice that your body has a better reaction to these foods.
Balance is important. There are a lot of fad diets out there that recommend cutting out whole types of foods. Most of these fad diets want you to cut out carbohydrates which isn't a good idea. The simple fact is that your body needs to have carbohydrates to make energy. The key is to practice moderation when you consume carbohydrates. Don't be taken in by diets that tell you that you need to eliminate whole portions of a balanced diet if you want to lose weight. You need to eat a well balanced diet to stay healthy. Anything or anyone that tells you otherwise is a fraud.
Weight loss is something that everyone thinks about at least a few times in her (or his) life. A good attitude and a healthy dose of inspiration are very important if you want to successfully lose weight. You can easily get down to your goal weight if you find ways to view the different parts of your weight loss program in a positive light.
Weight Loss Basics
By: Domingo Valencia
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