2 Simple Steps to Effective Weight Loss 


 

It's agreed that if you raise the amount of calories you burn and watch what you eat, both the food and the portions, you'll eventually start losing weight. Don't make it more complicated than this.

Step 1 is exercise. You have to. Do cardio and this doesn't mean you have to run. There are plenty of cardio exercises that will give you results and this even includes walking at a good pace. And add weight training to the mix because the muscle you'll build will help you burn more calories. Aim to workout 3-5 days per week. 

Step 2 is watch what you eat. You have to. Nutrition is very important and until you realize this, it's going to constantly be an uphill battle. If you feel guilty eating something, that's your intuition telling you not to eat it. Avoid the foods that you know you should avoid, like heavy creams and fried & fast food, and limit how much sugar you take in. Foods that you should eat more of, however, include olive oil, peanut butter, chicken, fish, greens, fruit, vegetables, oatmeal and nuts.  

There are also supplements you can take like CLA, Green Tea extract and thermogenic products. Supplements aren't the magic solution but adding them to a program that consists of exercise and good nutrition can be very effective. 

A leading health magazine I read also recommends: 

1. Drink protein shakes throughout the day (yes, females too) because it will help prevent overeating. Plus, protein is important. Two shakes is good.
2. Get 7-9 hours of sleep to keep your body in top condition.
3. Add whole grains to your diet, like oatmeal and brown rice, because of the fiber they provide.

Lastly, you'll notice that once you start to lose weight, your motivation will sky rocket. Take this motivation and run with it! The same goes for your will power- as you continue to watch what you eat, you'll start to notice that the bad foods don't look so good anymore. You can do it! 

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VOCABULARY WORDS:
1. Cardio
Cardio exercise is any exercise that raises your heart rate
2. Intuition
the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning
3. Fiber
dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes.
4. Uphill Battle
very difficult struggle
5. Thermogenic
tending to produce heat, and the term is commonly applied to drugs which increase heat through metabolic stimulation 

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Why do many people not exercise?
2. How can you adapt the everyday things you do to increase your level of exercise?
3. 
Are you happy with your weight and body shape?
4. How much weight would you like to lose or put on?