Monday, April 4, 2011

Time To Think Of Weight Loss Dieting

By John Stander


There are a lot of reasons why someone may want to slim down fast. Usually it's because of a special event like a wedding. However, it can be dangerous to lose body fat too quickly. Most people who do drastic things to make themselves thin quickly will not keep the fat off. They are more than likely losing muscle, hair and water, rather than actual body fat. Weight loss dieting needs to be done steadily and slowly.

A person can join slimming groups that help them become fitter. Slimming groups measure the amount of fat a person has lost and offer advice. It can help people to reach their goal by joining a slimming group where there is ongoing support.

Drinking plenty of water is essential for every healthy eating plan. Water can help an individual's metabolism to increase within 10 minutes of drinking a glass. Water quenches the thirst and helps stop cravings. Water also helps to decrease the appetite. Drinking ice cold water can help to increase the metabolism even more.

Strict diets, pills and fasting may induce fast fat loss, but it can also cause gallstones. Individuals that lose fat too quickly are at risk of causing harm to their internal organs, including the heart. It's better not to choose a quick, over night solution, but to follow a steady and healthy plan.

It's necessary to set an achievable goal for fat reduction. If you have an unrealistic goal then you'll get disheartened and stop following your plan. Set a realistic target with a time limit. The amount you want to lose in the time you'd like to lose it.

A person should increase their amount of Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with burning fat and calories. It's a natural antioxidant found in fruits such as; oranges, strawberries, kiwi, red bell peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruits and spinach. Always drink a lot of water. Water can help when following a healthy eating plan.

It can help to carry a notebook with you and write down all of your snacks and drinks. There are some wonderful websites where you can record your calories, get recipes and work towards your goal. It's important to include all of your food in the calories. Every spread of butter or spoonful of sugar in your coffee. Even the things we don't think can harm us, often do. Even if you have a mouthful of cake, it can slow the process down.

Many people over eat because portion sizes are often smaller than most of us think. Many of us have a habit of piling food on our plates and dealing with the consequences. It's not necessary to be 100% accurate, but a good estimate is best. Weight loss dieting works, but it's important to persevere.




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