Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Discover The Five Best Weight Loss Rules

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I read once that "all diets work" and all diets will help you to "lose" weight. The difficulty is that rather than maintain the weight loss we often go back to our bad eating habits and gain all of the weight that we lost back again. I disagreed.

As a seasoned dieter I have attempted many weight loss programs that just didn't work. I would follow the program rigorously but the scale would not budge. On some of these diets, I could follow perfectly for months at a time and never lose a pound.

Biology has made it more difficult for women to lose weight. It is always easier for a man to lose weight because nature has programmed women to hold on to fat. That is because in the case of a famine, a woman not only has to be able to keep herself alive but she must also be able to keep any fetus alive. Biology has just made it harder for women. It's a fact of life.

But as you go you learn what works for weight loss and what doesn't. Here are the top five weight loss rules for bodies that are resistant to losing.

The first rule is fairly elementary, "Eat". Yes, eat at least three and even as many as 6 small meals every day. For one thing it keeps you from becoming over hungry, which prevents you from gorging and another reason is that it keeps your metabolism pumping along. Your body will start to save fat if it believes it's starving so the first rule is to Eat.

Second is to substitute quality for quantity. Empty calories that provide no decent nutritional value do nothing to fill you up and eating nutritionally void food is a guaranteed way to pack on the pounds. Cravings are many times caused by a lack of vital nutrients so it is important to choose high quality, nutritionally dense foods. Steer clear of the "white stuff', meaning white flour and white sugar.

The third rule is to add protein with every meal. Protein is digested slower than carbohydrates and it will not create a sugar spike in your bloodstream. Eating protein will keep you fuller longer and you will end up eating less later on.

The fourth rule is to be picky about the carbohydrates that you eat. Simple carbs, such as baked goods made with white flour and anything that is pure sugar will just spike your blood sugar and that will make you hungry again in a very short time. It will also go straight to your fat deposits, as it adds no nutritional value. Complex carbs, such as whole grains and vegetables have fiber, which keeps your digestive system running smoothly and they also provide excellent nutrition.

Fifth is to begin an exercise program. Start moving. Take the stairs. Take a walk. Move more. You can begin slow and work your way up but exercise is critical for long-term weight loss success.

This is a lifetime commitment. Few people with weight problems conquer it once and for all. It is a commitment you make everyday. But if you adhere to these rules for most of the time you will be on your way to a lean body.

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