Weight Loss Goddess

Weight-Loss Strategy #6. Plan for exercise, and incorporate physical activity as much as possible into your daily life.

Choose activities that are convenient and enjoyable for you to do on a regular basis, and then treat exercise like any other appointment—set a time and jot it down in your date book.

Many people find it easier to exercise first thing in the morning, before the demands of the day interfere, but others find lunchtime or right after work more convenient.

Try to incorporate more physical activity into your life daily as well. For example, walk to the store instead of driving, get off the bus or train one stop earlier or later and walk the rest of the way, take the stairs up or down instead of the elevator, park further away from the store than the first place right in front of it, and you will soon see how the weight will start to come off.

Weight-Loss Strategy #5. Eat three meals a day, plus snacks.

Skipping meals is counterproductive when you are trying to lose weight. So is severely reducing food intake, since such strict changes are impossible to maintain and are ultimately unhealthy.

In addition, eating the bulk of your calories at one sitting may impair your metabolism, the rate at which your body burns the energy from the food you eat.

You will be more successful in the long run if you allow yourself to eat when you are hungry, eat enough nutritious low-fat food to satisfy that hunger, and spread your calorie intake over the course of the day so you don’t start to run out of energy and then grab for a quick food fix.

If you lan out the number of calories you are allowed each day, and then organize your food for the day, you will also be less likely to grab for something unhealthy.

Make sure you always take a snack or sandwich with you, for the same reason. If hunger strikes, you have a sensible and fast option, and will be much less likely to resort to an unhealthy one.

Weight-Loss Strategy #4. Eat slowly in order to enjoy the meal and help yourself feel full.
Many people consume more calories than needed to satisfy their hunger because they eat too quickly. Since it takes about 20 minutes for the brain to recognize that the stomach is full, slowing down when you are at the table helps you feel satisfied on less food. Moreover, eating slowly allows you to better appreciate the flavors and textures of your food.

You should never eat in front of the TV of computer. It only distracts you and makes you trend towards mindless eating. If you concentrate on what you eat and why, then you will be less likely to stuff yourself or grab unhealthy things.