You've
been trying to lose weight for months or maybe even years. You finally drop
enough to fit into those jeans you 5 years ago but sooner or later, you can't
even slip them over your thighs again. Why does losing weight have to be so
hard? Here are some difficult things you'll need to swallow in order to lose
the weight and keep it off for good.
Diets
Aren't the Answer
While
many people lose weight ditching carbs or going on a liquid diet, these methods
can't last forever. These diets are often not nutritionally sound or so
restrictive you end up binging on all the foods you crave. Plus, when you hit
your goal weight and go back to your old eating habits, the weight is bound to
come back. Slimming down and being able to maintain this smaller version of
yourself is all about making a lifestyle change. That means figuring out a
healthy diet that can be maintained for the rest of your life. What's been
proven to work is a diet full of fruits and veggies, whole grains, and lean
proteins.
Of
course you're allowed to cheat every once in a while — and it can actually help
diminish cravings — but indulgences should be in moderation. It'll take some
getting used to, but soon you'll adapt to your new healthy way of eating and
wonder how you ever used to down cheeseburgers, soft drinks, and cookies every
day. Keep reading to learn two more realisations that'll help you lose weight
for good.
Counting
Calories is key
Losing
weight is about basic math: calories in cannot exceed the amount of calories
the body uses up. And to lose weight, you'll need to create a calorie deficit.
Counting calories may seem strict, but if you don't keep track of how much you
eat, you may never reach your goal weight. Start by becoming aware of your
calorie consumption, www.calorieking.com.au
is a great tool. You might not realise
how many calories you are ‘spending’ on a snack that you think is healthy. Many
find success writing down their daily diet in a food journal, or with a
weight-loss app, which logs the calorie amounts for food eaten. You'll also
want to arm yourself with calorie saving tips for eating out, when you hit happy hour and during the weekend.
Walking
Isn't Enough
A
healthy diet is key to losing weight, but if you have more than a few kilos to
lose, that alone isn't the most effective way to get you to your goal weight.
You'll have to incorporate exercise as well, and I don't mean just a walk
around the block. Most recommendations say that to lose weight, you must
exercise for at least an hour a day, five times a week. We're talking the kind
that gets your heart rate up such as running, biking, or a cardio class at the
gym.
An
hour may seem like a lot, but once you carve out that time in your schedule,
it'll be something you look forward to every day. If boredom is your complaint,
switch up your cardio routine and keep you
excited about working out. Aside from burning calories, exercising will give
you muscles,which boosts your metabolism and helps you burn more calories.
It'll give your body some definition as well, making weight loss even more
noticeable. Exercising can also be a way to feel good about indulging — if you
go on a two-hour hike, you'll know you can enjoy dessert after dinner without a
side of guilt. Exercising regularly is just as important as eating right, and
once you adapt both to your life, losing weight and keeping it off will be a
breeze
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