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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

10 Great Weight Loss Tips from Non-Surgical Wellness

Weight loss tips are often overlooked because many people don't understand them. There are also plenty of incorrect weight loss myths and ideas floating around out there, so it is important to know the difference between what works and what doesn't.

The following are 10 effective weight loss tips.

1. Avoid eating late at night. This is because, as your prepare to sleep, your metabolism becomes slower and therefore it is harder to properly digest food. Proper metabolism of food cannot be obtained when you are constantly eating late at night.

2. Eat only when you are hungry and stop eating when you begin to feel full. Discover your body's hunger signals.

3. Remember that dieting and weight loss is a personal journey. Don't forget that even though weight loss is a personal journey, a lot of times it helps to bring along a friend with similar goals to help you on your way.

4. High protein foods are best. Protein rich foods fight off hunger the longest and are often the best for you, especially when eating raw protein sources..

5. If you mess up, don’t wait until tomorrow or next week to get back on track with your weight loss goals. Right now is the best time to fix it.

6. It is okay to decline food that will crash your diet. Don't be afraid of being rude when turning down unhealthy foods, it is acceptable. Go ahead and do it.

7. Skipping meals may cause overeating during subsequent meals and snacks. Skipping meals may also slow down your metabolism..

8. It is okay to not finish your plate. Cutting down on portion size will prevent you from overeating and cut down on food waste.

9. Be sure to drink two full, 8 oz glasses of water before every meal. This will help you feel full much quicker, allowing you to eat less and still be fulfilled.

10. Exercise, however, is one of the most important and effective weight loss tips. Daily exercise and weight training will help increase metabolic functioning and allow for a more effective fat burning process throughout the day.

Don’t forget that there is false information out there. According to nutrition experts, effective weight loss can only be obtained through healthy diet and exercise.

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