Weight Loss Tips for Men
If you have any health problem which is concerned with weighty issues it is better to consult your doctor for advice. Remember to start slow and have short term goals to weight loss as it will help you keep motivated and is a healthier option than crash diets.
The goal to weight loss should be to reach an ideal weight and not merely for cosmetic reasons.
Below are tips to weight loss:
Make right food choices: When there is an imbalance between calories consumed and calories needed or burnt then it gives rise to weight gain. So it is important to make the right food choices and have right portions of it. If you have cholesterol related problems it is good to reduce intake of saturated fats. Intake of carbohydrates would need to be reduced and protein consumption should be increased. For a proper diet plan you should consult a dietician or a nutritionist to guide you better and make it sure that you get all essential daily requirements.
Have a regular workout regimen: Overweight people may find it tedious to start an exercise regimen and continuing with it, but it is imperative to do so. if you have not ever exercised start slow, a moderate pace of walking which you can gradually increase with time is ideal. Exercise is important for everyone be it overweight people or people with ideal body weight for overall fitness and a balanced mental wellbeing. Upon losing weight it all the more essential to continue with your exercise regimen to maintain the weight. Exercising will help keep various heart ailments, blood pressure problems and diabetes at bay. It is better to consult a qualified trainer for advice.
Have a positive and focused mindset: In order to lose weight high levels of motivation is a prior requirement. One can tend to give up easily as soon as one starts but a focused mind and having short term goals will help. Have a support group, be it friends or family who will keep on encouraging you to move ahead of your comfort zone. Be focused on the amount and frequency of exercise you plan to get but be realistic about setting standards.
Have small but frequent meals: Never skip any meals in order to lose weight as not only it leaves you feeling hungry during the next meal but also it makes your body go on a ‘starving’ phase where it reacts by storing fat. Have small nutritious meals at small intervals, it can be a fruit, fresh juice or low calories munchies. Do not skip breakfast ever.
Have plenty of water: Most of the times thirst can be confused with ‘real’ hunger which can make you overeat. Avoid this by hydrating yourself with plenty of water as it will help solve your bloating problem and keep you in good health.
Reduce stress: Stress can cause many people to react in different ways in order to deal with trying situations. Most people resort to binging in order to tide over some difficult times. You can reduce stress with the help of relaxation techniques like breathing methods and yoga or stretching exercises. Stress is the culprit for many problems and being overweight is also one of the issues.
Stay away from sugar and fat: Refined and processed sugar laden food items like colas and pastries should be done away with. Burgers and French fries are to be completely to be kept away from. Avoid deep fried food items.
Keep alcohol at bay: Alcohol contains a lot of calories and does no good for your good health, so keep it away if you do not want a beer belly.
Stay away from wonder pills: In order to lose weight people tend to fall prey to hoax and scams of quick weight loss in from of pills. Such pills have no benefits and can do much harm then benefit as they have many side effects.
