How to Lose Weight Safely and Effectively

 

 

How to Lose Weight Safely and Effectively

By Peter Harris

 

 

 

How can you lose weight effectively when you are extremely overweight and feel like the situation is hopeless? When you have to lose only a few pounds to fit into that special dress or jeans or simply to feel better about yourself weight loss isn't that big of a deal. When you have to lose 40, 50 or even 100 pounds or more then losing the weight becomes a monumental task! How can you safely lose weight?

 

There are many ideas out there about this topic. Bottom line - if you expect to drop weight (and alot of it) quickly and without much effort then forget it. It won't happen. Yes, there are people out there that have lost a lot of weight on crash or fad diets but what do they look like now? If you expect some magic answer or magic pill to take your excess weight away then be prepared to be disappointed. Statistically you will gain all your weight back and probably alot more. In the end you will be no further ahead than when you started. Don't fall for the gimmicks. Here are the basics on how to lose weight effectively.

 

1. Try to avoid food that contains a lot of "fat" (Trans fat, total fat).

 

2. Try to do a little bit of exercise (whatever makes it fun: swimming, walking, jogging). 10-15 minutes a day is a good start.

 

3. DO NOT avoid all "fat" in the food.

 

4. Limit yeast intake for approximately 6 weeks then slowly introduce back into your diet a little at a time.

 

5. Don't fall for fancy advertising, magic pills, or quick solutions!

 

6. Keep a journal of EVERYTHING you eat for at least 2 weeks (1 month if possible). Be honest. What you learn about yourself will amaze you.

 

7. Begin your weight loss journey in small steps.

 

8. STOP eating candy, chips, soda/pop, "junk food", "fast food", Alcohol, etc immediately.

 

9. You need a well thought out plan to follow with goals.

 

10. Make a commitment to yourself that you are motivated to lose weight THIS TIME!

 

 

There is no way to lose weight effectively and safely that doesn't require commitment, dedication and a strong desire from you. The faster and easier you lose weight, the faster you will gain it back. Give yourself 1/2 year to lose 20 lbs maximum, 1 year to lose 40 lbs and so on. Consistency is the key to safe and effective weight loss AND in keeping it off in the long term.