This is a new year and one of the top resolutions every year is to lose weight. Every year, millions of people join gyms and fitness clubs with one goal in mind, to "get in shape". But by the end of January, how many of these people are still actively using their memberships. Weight loss is truly a commitment. It takes time but most importantly it takes effort to lose the extra pounds. There are things that you will have to go without. It is a fact, that during the holiday season the average person gains 5 to 7 pounds from their holiday meals. How do you successfully lose these extra "holiday" pounds? First of all, you do not want to starve yourself or go on a "crash" diet. Doing so may actually cause more harm than good. The best thing to do is to cut the amount of calories that you eat daily. Nutritional facts are found on your food packages and most restaurants have calorie information if you request it.
Not only do you want to cut your calories but you should also get active. Add exercise to your daily routine. You should exercise at 30 minutes a week. You do not have to do it all at once, it can be broken down into three 10 minute sessions. You must exercise at least 10 minutes straight to have an impact on the body. If done properly, you will see results. You may notice that when you start your scale may show a loss of weight but you still physically look the same. This may be due to the fact that you are losing water weight not actual fat. Yellow fat is obtained from your food and is stored which leads to your weight gain. You can burn this fat better than exercise through a process known as thermogenesis. The thermogenic process helps to naturally increase heat in the body which burns yellow fat as energy preventing it from being stored as excess weight. When added to water, it boosts the metabolism which aids in a more rapid weight loss.
"Weight loss is not just a decision, it is a choice." - Kimario Williamson
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