With the
success of various weight loss entertainment programs, a lot of people are
starting to believe that they need to attend a weight loss boot camp. This is
simply not true. Unless there is a medical reason why you cannot lose weight, a
calorie controlled diet and an exercise program will make you lose weight.
Don’t think
about being on a diet. Instead say to yourself that you are following a healthy
eating program. Your mindset is probably the most important factor when
determining your chances of losing weight. If you believe you will do it, the
weight will come off. If you have doubts, you might as well give up now.
Start by
educating yourself as to what foods you should be eating more of and the foods
that should be consumed on special occasions only. We all know that eating
crisps, chips, cakes and biscuits are not going to help us lose weight. But did
you know that you actually should be eating more fat in your diet. What? You want to lose weight and I tell you to eat
more fat. Well it is true, you should be increasing the amount of Omega 3 and 6
in your diet. Good sources are oily fish, nuts and pumpkin seeds. You need
these fats to provide vital vitamins and minerals in your system but also to
stop you becoming depressed.
Weight loss
boot camps are not the answer to your long term weight loss. Education and
exercise are the way forward. Knowing what you can eat and when will help
resolve your weight problems. A good habit to get into is not to eat any
starchy carbohydrates after 5pm.
I am not
suggesting you never eat foods from the carbohydrate group – any diet that
prohibits a complete food group is not a healthy eating plan and should be
avoided. But it is a good idea not to eat bread, pasta or potatoes in the
evening until you reach your weight loss goal and then only occasionally.
Excess calories produced by carbohydrates are stored as fat and as you generally
sleep at night; you don’t get the chance to burn off the excess. You will not
go hungry as you can fill up on lean meat, vegetables and fruit. You should
notice less bloating and increased levels of energy by following this one
simple tip.
Drink more
water. Most people do not drink sufficient water and often interpret thirst for
hunger. If you have recently eaten and still feel “hungry”, try drinking some
water. You should aim to drink at least 2 litres of water a day. It will help
your energy levels as well as your diet.
Losing
weight isn’t rocket science. Follow the above tips, buy a decent diet book and
learn to cook your own food from fresh every day. Soon your weight issues will
be a thing of the past and you will not be considering weight loss boot camps.