For a few, the weight problem is genetic, but for most, a weight problem is an issue in your health profile. Therefore, to get on the track of successful weight loss, you have to identify the sore points in your health and weight profile.
Genetic or health issues can usually be ruled out if your weight gain is normal and therefore eating habits need to be considered. Weight will be put on if lots of candy or fast foods are consumed on a regular basis. Creating a health and weight profile is a good way to highlight problem areas.
To begin, keep a record of what you eat every day, the time you eat and the approximate calories consumed. Don't forget to include all liquids when you update your record. Looking at your record, you may be shocked to see the amount taken in, especially sugar, without realizing.
Next, you should try to figure out how many calories you really need in your daily diet to stay at a healthy weight. Your physician can help you determine the calories or you can try websites for dieting as well as dieting books. You can also visit http://www.healthyfoodportions.com/Resources.htm for free tools and a worksheet. Generally the value for your calorie intake is calculated using your weight, height, sex and age as well as the amount of exercise you get in a week.
Then, go ahead and actually look at what you ate in the first week or two that you recorded your eating habits. Are you are able to see that your calorie intake is far higher than what it should be to maintain a healthy weight and even worse for loosing weight?
Also, when you look over your daily list, take a highlighter and highlight all the foods that are essentially bad for you, such as fast food, candy, high fat foods, juice drinks, fountain drinks and more. If your day is very colorful, you need to cut down on those foods. Nobody says you can never have a burger or a piece of chocolate again, but you need to eat less. All that fast food or candy is what brought you into this situation. To get out of the weight trap you need to change those eating habits.
In your daily record, you should also note the amount of exercise you do. Exercise needs to be incorporated into your routine several times a week. Three to five occasions is strongly recommended. How much do you currently do?
Looking at your exercise log will tell you if you need to do more exercise. Exercising sounds tough but you don't need to join a gym. Use your imagination but one good tip is to start walking a lot more.
If you drive a car, park further away from where you are going and walk the rest of the way. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Including exercise is an essential part of a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.
You can start today on your health and weight profile and begin to take the steps needed to achieve success in your weight loss goals.
Genetic or health issues can usually be ruled out if your weight gain is normal and therefore eating habits need to be considered. Weight will be put on if lots of candy or fast foods are consumed on a regular basis. Creating a health and weight profile is a good way to highlight problem areas.
To begin, keep a record of what you eat every day, the time you eat and the approximate calories consumed. Don't forget to include all liquids when you update your record. Looking at your record, you may be shocked to see the amount taken in, especially sugar, without realizing.
Next, you should try to figure out how many calories you really need in your daily diet to stay at a healthy weight. Your physician can help you determine the calories or you can try websites for dieting as well as dieting books. You can also visit http://www.healthyfoodportions.com/Resources.htm for free tools and a worksheet. Generally the value for your calorie intake is calculated using your weight, height, sex and age as well as the amount of exercise you get in a week.
Then, go ahead and actually look at what you ate in the first week or two that you recorded your eating habits. Are you are able to see that your calorie intake is far higher than what it should be to maintain a healthy weight and even worse for loosing weight?
Also, when you look over your daily list, take a highlighter and highlight all the foods that are essentially bad for you, such as fast food, candy, high fat foods, juice drinks, fountain drinks and more. If your day is very colorful, you need to cut down on those foods. Nobody says you can never have a burger or a piece of chocolate again, but you need to eat less. All that fast food or candy is what brought you into this situation. To get out of the weight trap you need to change those eating habits.
In your daily record, you should also note the amount of exercise you do. Exercise needs to be incorporated into your routine several times a week. Three to five occasions is strongly recommended. How much do you currently do?
Looking at your exercise log will tell you if you need to do more exercise. Exercising sounds tough but you don't need to join a gym. Use your imagination but one good tip is to start walking a lot more.
If you drive a car, park further away from where you are going and walk the rest of the way. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Including exercise is an essential part of a healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.
You can start today on your health and weight profile and begin to take the steps needed to achieve success in your weight loss goals.
About the Author:
Barbara J. Silberman fought with her weight for many years and finally managed to find the right plan for her to lose weight the healthy way. Barbara watched the pounds consistently fall off and lost 36 pounds in 8 months. She now has her weight firmly under control and is giving her Weight Loss Worksheet Pack free of charge on her blog.
No comments:
Post a Comment