Author: wlcnadmin

Why does it seem that most people have such a hard time losing that extra weight and getting to the body that they really want?  Losing that extra weight can also help you in many different areas of your life that you may not be aware of, example include lowering blood pressure, increased self confidence, lower cholesterol, and even improved sex life.

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I can offer a few tips that may very well be the key to you losing those excess pounds and save you years of frustration in the process, you have always wanted a certain look for your body and you deserve to have it.

The Mental aspect: I know what you are thinking, here it comes, this person is going to tell me that the way to lose weight is to have a positive attitude about the whole situation and the pounds will just melt away.  Well, I won’t go that far, but I will tell you that you should set a goal and have a specific picture in your mind of how you want your body to look when you get to that goal.You should hold this image in your mind every day for at least a few minutes. This intense concentration focuses your subconscious mind on the exact goal that you want and it goes to work automatically to align what is necessary to achieve that goal without your having to even think about it.

It’s kind of like imprinting a picture of what you want to look like into your subconscious mind, which doesn’t know the difference between reality and fantasy.  Your subconscious mind will go to work and attempt produce the results you created in the picture. The human mind is an extremely complicated and untapped resource and always plays a large role in you achieving success in anything such as losing weight or any other goal you are attempting to reach. I know what you are thinking- “stop with the mental stuff already”, but if you give it an honest try and be consistent, you will be shocked at the amazing results you will get.

Here is the bread and butter(forgive the pun) of the five ways to lose weight:
First and foremost, I think you will agree that the human body is an amazing creation built with the ability to adapt and overcome almost any hardship placed upon it.  This body will use the fat stored on it when it becomes necessary for it to do so.  Therefore the secret to losing that extra weight is to make this occur on a regular basis.  There are many methods available to you to do this, some ways are more efficient than others. The 5 most efficient and consistent ways that have worked for me are(they work best if you do all of them):
1.    Don’t skip meals eat three per day, but during these meals chew your food slowly and pay attention to your body during this time. You will notice a sensation of approaching fullness- this is when it is time to stop eating. A lot of people do not notice this because they eat too fast and this results in habitual overeating at almost every meal. I am not talking about counting calories or eating a certain type of food, just paying attention to your body will tell you when you’ve had enough to eat. Some people do this and don’t even realize it, this minor adjustment in how you eat can have a large effect on your ability to control your weight.
2.    Try to take in at least 48 ounces of water each day and go light on the caffeine. Stay away from caffeinated drinks with added sugar.  Some people drink 5 to 6 sodas containing sugar each day, I know I used to.  If you are doing this, you can probably lose about 5 pounds per week by giving up this practice.
3.    Go to bed earlier and get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night, doing this will allow your body to recover and refresh from the days activities and enable it to work more efficiently.  Your body will work more efficiently during the day and hence burn more calories and fat.
4.    Stop taking elevators, your body was meant to move and work. The modern world has many conveniences that are nice, but tend to make us lazy sometimes.  Just think of all the little conveniences we take for granted.
5.    Thats right, you must have exercise, no need to start training for that ironman triathlon, but you must move your body. Start out slow and continue exercising and increasing the intensity making sure to keep it on a regular schedule. I recommend 3 to 4 times a week with some type of aerobic exercise and some strength training to keep your muscle mass and tone.  Select a moderately physical activity that you enjoy and do it on a consistent basis. I jog 4 times a week and mix in some good old fashioned pushups and bicycle crunches.

More Ways to Lose Weight Fast……...

I once struggled with my weight for years, I used to weigh about 260 pounds and was grossly overweight.  I lost almost 100 pounds( I now weigh 165 pounds) and have been within 5 pounds of that weight for the last 20 years.  Believe me when I say that I have tried almost every way of losing weight on the planet. It was not until I put these 5 things together that I achieved a consistent and healthy weight that was manageable over the long term.  If you do these 5 simple steps you will see results quickly and if you continue to do them, they will become your key to reaching and maintaining your ideal weight for years to come.