Welcome to Gaia! :: View User's Journal | Gaia Journals

 
 

View User's Journal

Report This Entry Subscribe to this Journal
maddisonbennett897 Journal maddisonbennett897 Personal Journal


maddisonbennett897
Community Member
avatar
0 comments
Lose Weight And Keep It Off With These Tips!
There are so look here many options out there for weight loss, from diets to exercise equipment, and you see advertisements for these all the time. However, they hardly ever tell you that the first step you should take is to visit a doctor. Your doctor's job is to make sure you are healthy while losing the weight, but the weight loss commerce wants to make as much money on you as possible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5BUDQN7-_g

Adding whole grains to the diet that you follow will help you shed pounds. You can research whole grains on your own, but you may also want to consult a dietitian about the best grains to incorporate into your meal plan. Don't buy anything that has the words "enriched" or "refined" on the packaging. Most companies have whole grains listed on their packaging making these products easier to find in the stores.

Add an exercise program when trying to lose weight. Become a member of a gym if your time and finances allow. You may want to try walking, running, Tai Chi or possibly Pilates. Talk with your doctor prior to beginning any program if there is a chance you have any heath problems. You can do lots of exercises at your own home or during your day that will assist you in losing weight.

Be realistic with your weight loss goals. As with everything in life, if you have an unrealistic goal, the chances are you won't achieve it. For instance, if you want to lose 20 pounds, giving yourself a month to reach your goal simply sets you up to fail. Instead, make your goals attainable. Keep the big picture in mind, but don't focus on it. Concentrate on your weekly weight loss instead.

Cook large meals on the weekend and freeze them in smaller portions. Having a lot of healthy meals stored at home can be a quick meal and help you avoid the temptation of getting something like fast food. Buy in bulk and prepare a large quantity of food; not only will this save you money, but you will have healthy meals throughout the week. In this way, they will not simply decay in your produce drawer.

Your doctor can help you lose weight. Your doctor can access your own personal health situation and give you realistic options. It can end up saving you a lot of time and money in the future.




 
 
Manage Your Items
Other Stuff
Get GCash
Offers
Get Items
More Items
Where Everyone Hangs Out
Other Community Areas
Virtual Spaces
Fun Stuff
Gaia's Games
Mini-Games
Play with GCash
Play with Platinum