The Foolproof Plan for Achieving Healthy Weight Loss

Whether you're at the point where you need to recover from long-term unhealthy eating habits, or you just want to shed a few unwanted pounds, there's always a healthy way to lose weight.

Especially with today's technology, it's very easy to get lost in the sea of information related to "quick weight loss" or "weight loss without the effort" strategies.

However, it's important to distance yourself from the overnight solutions and, instead, focus on achieving your goals using healthy, safe techniques. Luckily, there's a foolproof plan for achieving healthy weight loss that you can maintain for a long time.

Four Steps to Healthy Weight Loss

Follow these tips to achieve consistent, lasting weight loss in a matter of weeks:

1. Set weekly weight loss goals. You'll likely be tempted to set some pretty aggressive weight loss goals, especially if you're overweight. But remember that fast weight loss doesn't always last.

* To avoid those short-term results, seek the assistance of a medical professional to determine a reasonable weight loss goal for you.

* If you're not overweight, you can aim at losing about two pounds per week. This is sustainable weight loss based on a combination of calorie cutting and increased metabolism.

* If you're overweight, your weekly weight loss goals could vary. When you're overweight, you'll most likely burn much more than two pounds per week with just basic changes in diet and exercise.

2. Speak with a nutritionist. Naturally, if you slash your food consumption drastically, you'll automatically lose weight. But that doesn't mean you'll achieve lasting, healthy weight loss.

* It's important to have a discussion with a nutritionist so you know how to design your menu based on your age, weight, and goals.

* If you're affected by health conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or diabetes, your adjusted menu will need the input of a nutritionist or dietician. You certainly don't want to cut consumption of foods that are effectively keeping your condition under control.

* Your age also requires certain nutritional needs which you may overlook on your own. For instance, a nutritionist will be able to tell you how to continue to get calcium without eating as much high-fat cheese.

3. Do circuit training. Hands down, the best way to achieve weight loss is through circuit training because this involves both strength training and cardiovascular workouts. Alternating between both types of workouts allows you to build fat-burning muscle and shed fat at the same time.

* If you're the stay-at-home type, find some circuit training DVDs online and do the workouts at home. You'll likely find circuit training to be challenging, but that's because it's effective.

* Most gyms have trained staff to help design a circuit training program tailored to your needs. Choose this route if you think you'll have trouble working out at home.

4. Get help from the supporting cast. The supporting cast doesn't consist of people. Instead, it consists of things which, when coupled with a healthy diet and consistent exercise, allow you to achieve maximum results.

* Ensure you get at least seven hours uninterrupted rest every night. Lack of sleep seriously hampers any weight loss efforts.

* Take a multivitamin that has sufficient amounts of the vitamins and minerals you need each day. That way, you'll continue to fuel your body with the things that make you healthy.

* Have one or two anti-stress activities at your fingertips for whenever you have a rough day at work. It's important not to allow stress to take over, because that's the easiest way to sabotage your weight loss program!

Healthy weight loss means doing the things you know are right for your body. If you take a moment to listen to your body each day, you'll realize when something you've done or eaten is having negative effects.

Listen to your body, implement this plan, and look forward to healthy weight loss in no time!

Stay in Control When Late Night Hunger Strikes

Do you stick to your diet all day long but struggle with late night cravings? Find out more about why it is that when you eat matters almost as much as what you eat. You may be able to enjoy more of the foods you love and still lose weight with these easy lifestyle adjustments.

Changing the Way You Eat

1. Get familiar with the latest research. There have been many studies over the years about whether calories consumed at night are more likely to make you fat. The general consensus is that it's best to eat when you are the most active. You may have heard that Oprah avoids eating after 7:30 p.m. Try resolving to stop eating a couple of hours before bedtime.

2. Start with a healthy breakfast. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Your body needs to refuel. Plus, you'll be likely to eat less for the rest of the day if you begin with a full stomach. Make a bean burrito or drink a yogurt shake with a slice of whole wheat toast.

3. Eat more frequently. Every four to six hours is a good time for a meal or a snack. This schedule will keep your metabolism up and help prevent you from overeating at night because you arrive home from work starving.

4. Choose healthy snacks. If you do eat at night, choose your snacks wisely. Vegetables, fruits, nuts, and whole grains are all better than processed foods high in sugar and fat and low in nutritional value.

5. Consume more fiber. Fiber is ideal for keeping you feeling satiated while eating less. This ingredient is why a plate of steamed broccoli sprinkled with a little garlic or vinegar leaves you feeling more content than a cookie that contains more calories.

6. Limit your portions. There is still room for your favorites like ice cream or brownies. Just measure out a sensible portion so you get the flavor without adding to your waistline.

7. Drink water or tea. Beverages without any calories give you the experience of snacking without interfering with your diet. Sip water anytime and enjoy a cup of decaffeinated tea in the evening.

Other Lifestyle Adjustments

1. Improve your sleep. It's easy to ignore the refrigerator if you're sound asleep. Keep a regular schedule, buy a good mattress, and block out distracting lights and sounds.

2. Wake up early. Early risers tend to weigh less than night owls even if they eat the same amount. Try going to bed and rising an hour earlier. You'll naturally eat less at night.

3. Brush your teeth. Once you brush and floss, you may decide it's too much trouble to clean your teeth again so you'll pass on the cheesecake. You'll also keep your teeth and gums healthy.

4. Turn off the TV. A sedentary lifestyle plays a big role in weight gain. Go for a walk or visit the gym after work instead of munching while you watch TV or surf the Internet.

5. Reward yourself with non-food treats. Substitute a warm bath or a good book in place of your usual bag of chips and soda. Your new rituals will soon become a habit.

6. Keep a journal. If you need help changing your ways, writing your activities down may help. It will remind you of how many calories you really consume at night.

Get plenty of restful sleep and eat sensibly all day starting with a nutritious breakfast. You'll be better prepared to ward off late night hunger strikes and reach your weight goals while giving your body enough calories to feel full and energetic.


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Warren Tattersall has been a full time nutritional consultant for over 35 years and works with people all over the world to help them improve their health, increase their personal energy levels and to use supplements to assist with diet related health issues.

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