The Top 10 Weight Loss Tips You Can Use Today

The Top 10 Weight Loss Tips You Can Use Today

Some simple tricks can help you stick with the USA TODAY Weight-Loss Challenge and lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. Here are practical tips based on the latest research and advice from top nutrition professionals.

1-Cardio exercises daily – Well, perhaps not daily, I do take a day off here and there, but mostly I raise my heart rate for 30 minutes Monday through Friday, and sometimes if I have time I’ll add Saturday and Sunday.  30 minutes is not a lot of time when you think about it, and it does get really easy after a few weeks.  However, when it gets easy, you need to increase the intensity, or the tension to continue getting the same results.
2-Eat 4 to 6 smaller meals everyday
Eating smaller meals each day instead of eating 3 larger meals increases your metabolism. An increase in metabolism means the body can convert more calories into energy, helping in weight loss. Eating processed foods and fast foods are to be avoided. Snacking on fruits is better than junk foods. Adding in more vegetables and lean meat to the diet is always the best move. It is also important to take note that eating after 7pm is to be avoided. Allow your system to completely digest your last meal before bed. The 7pm time is a variable, it would actually depend on what time you sleep. It is important to make sure that you have eaten dinner at least 3 hours before bedtime.
3-Cut sugars – I was a sugar addict, bad.  Once I started monitoring what I consumed each day, I noticed several things I could do to cut out the sugar, and that’s helped me lose even more weight.
4-Eat lots of fresh fruits between meals and the best time to eat fruit is either 20 minutes before a meal or midway between meals as it help regulate your blood sugar and diminish cravings.
5-Eat fresh vegetables* with every lunch and evening meal.   When you are selecting the main course always try to avoid mixing proteins (meats) with starches (breads and potatoes).
6-Envision what you want your body to look like – This is perhaps the biggest motivator for myself, and might be for you too.  While exercising, I create a mental picture of what I’ll look like in a few months by continuing these good habits.  I find that doing so helps focus my attention and keeps me on track, whereas not doing so I find I’ll slip and go for chocolate and sugars.
7-Cut on carbohydrate intake
Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains; these are the best substitutes for carbohydrates. Stay away from flour and sugar.
8-Make a lifestyle change and set realistic goals
Losing weight all starts with changing what you are used to doing. A lifestyle change means taking control of your life and doing only whats best for you. Choose weight loss goals that are achievable. Big things come from small beginnings!
9-Limit animal protein consumption to not more than 4-5 servings per week which means some days you should be consuming vegetarian dishes.
10-Tone your muscles – Along with the cardio, you need to find time to tone and strengthen your muscles.  I take Wednesdays to do just that with the exercise video I love.  By focusing your attention on your muscles and getting them toned and in shape, you’ll help your body burn more fat during your cardio sessions, and even when you’re not exercising!  Just what I love, losing weight while I sleep.

These top 10 tips for healthy weight loss will improve your weight loss program and here are a few more secrets of healthy weight loss, that can make it even better.  When you adopt these healthy weight loss tips, the new habits you learn and adopt form the basis of an excellent weight maintenance program.