Weight Loss Monthly Newsletter
January, 2008
With featured articles on weight loss, diet reviews, what the latest weight loss programs are, concerns and information on obesity, and interviews with doctors, dieticians, and weight loss specialists.
Weight Loss Nutrition in Four Simple Steps
Losing weight means making changes to your diet and behavior patterns. But these weight loss nutrition changes don't have to be drastic. Here are four simple steps to the weight loss nutrition that will help you lose weight and feel great.
1. Take Care of Yourself
So many diet plans focus only on shedding pounds. And while some actually accomplish this goal, more often than not they leave you feeing exhausted, hungry, irritable, and possibly even sickly. If you don't take care of your body, it won't have the resources it needs to take care of you. Make sure your diet includes weight loss nutrition that will supply adequate amounts of organic high quality vitamins and minerals. Drink plenty of purified water (aim for 8-10 glasses) each day. Take steps to reduce stress in your work environment, at home, and in your social relationships. And make sure you are getting enough quality sleep each night. Take care of yourself and your weight loss efforts will be more likely to see results.
2. Curb Your Appetite
There's just no way around it... in order to lose weight, you will have to either cut back on calories or burn them up through exercise. The healthiest way to lose weight is to make sure your weight loss nutrition includes a little of both. But reducing your caloric intake doesn't mean you have to starve yourself or give up all of your favorite foods. In fact, being chronically hungry or completely avoiding a certain food can lead to strong cravings that derail your diet. A smarter approach is to just eat a little smarter.
The easiest way to cut back on calories is simply to reduce the size of your portions a bit and to search out and eliminate the hidden calories in your diet. Try to keep track of your food intake in a journal for about a week. This may seem like a drag at first, but you don't have to do it forever, and this type of diary will give you a much better idea of your caloric intake and the easiest places you can cut back.
For example: watch your drinks and condiments. What you drink during the day can have a major impact on the number of calories that you consume each day. If you frequently drink high calorie juices and soft drinks, this may be one of the easiest places to improve your diet. Switch to water, herbal tea, or fresh juice to reduce calories. Condiments and toppings are another large source of hidden calories. Butter, mayonnaise, and a lot of the "special sauces" used by restaurants are very high in calories. Try using lemon juice, soy sauce, salsa or different spices instead.
3. Boost Your Metabolism
In an effort to lose weight quickly, many dieters make the mistake of drastically reducing their caloric intake. Unfortunately, your body responds to this by lowering your metabolism and slowing down your weight loss efforts. To keep your metabolism revved up, make smaller changes to your eating habits. Make sure your weight loss nutrition includes the vitamins and minerals your body needs each day. And add a bit of exercise to your program. Regular exercise will increase your energy levels, boost your basal metabolic rate, and improve your overall health.
4. Supplement Your Efforts
Nutritional supplements are not necessary for weight loss, but they can enhance your weight loss efforts and optimize your chances for success. For example, it's always a good idea to include a vitamin and mineral supplement to your diet. And this is especially true when you are dieting. A multivitamin and mineral supplement will ensure that you are getting an adequate supply of the basic nutrients you body needs each day.
In addition, consider adding Slimirex™ to your diet to boost your weight loss efforts. Slimirex™ is a weight loss supplement that contains nine of the most popular and effective weight loss ingredients currently available.