8 Most Effective Weight Loss Tips

by Vikas Lov Internet Marketing Managaer

So you have seen over a 100 books in the market that promise to help you lose weight, you have come across over 500 dietitians and weight loss Vancouver clinics that guarantee rapid weight and inch loss within just a few months, and almost everybody you meet has at least a few expert weight management tips to offer to you. How exactly then do you decide which ones to pick and follow and which ones to leave out?

The answer is simple, everybody’s body type, metabolism and way of life is different and thus there is no one particular foolproof program for losing weight that will work for everybody alike.

There are however some very basic yet highly effective tips that when followed can indeed work for almost anybody and help them to lose excess weight.

This article lists out the 8 most effective tips for weight loss that actually work, irrespective of age, gender and body type.

1. Eat at regular intervals: The biggest mistake most dieters make in a bid to lose weight is to skip meals. This is a big no. In fact one of the most effective tips to lose weight is to eat at regular intervals, small but frequent meals. Make sure you do not skip breakfast, lunch or dinner.

2. Drink plenty of water - More often than not a hunger pang isn’t even that. It’s just thirst. Your body maybe dehydrated and in need of water but what you feel is hunger. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water. Water fills you up and especially if consumed a little before meals, will automatically help you to eat less.

3. Set small but achievable goals - Don’t expect too much too fast. You are most likely to lose hope and give up halfway. It is important to take baby steps, set small targets, achieve them and then move forward.

4. Avoid the fruit juices and smoothies - Believe it or not juices and smoothies do more harm than good. Unlike a whole fruit eaten as is, they do not have the goodness or nutrition of the fruit as the fibre is strained away but they do have the sugars of 3-4 fruits instead, which is good for nobody. It is a myth that fruit juice is good for dieters, it is in fact weight gaining. Avoid it completely unless it has been prescribed to you by a doctor for other health reasons. Else opt for unstrained vegetable juice.

5. Get an exercise buddy - Working out is an indispensable part of losing weight. It is most definitely something you cannot avoid. However what you can do is make it fun. Ask a friend to workout with you. She will keep you motivated when you are lazy and the social element attached to your workout will make it something you will most likely look forward to.

6. Be active - Just working out is not enough. Be active through the day. Walk instead of driving short distances. Take the stairs, mow the lawn, clean the house. Do whatever it takes to be active and burn a few extra calories.

7. Increase your fibre intake - Fiber fills you up faster and is excellent for weight loss. Fill up on high fibre foods and watch as you drop pounds slowly but steadily.

8. Sleep well - Weight loss is not only about eating right and exercising. Sleep is almost as important if not more. Sleep deprivation is one of the most ignored reasons of weight gain or slow weight loss.

With these basic weight loss tips and a whole lot of will power you will soon be able to achieve your targets.

Summary:

Losing weight can be a breeze if your program is planned well and followed correctly. However, it is not possible to follow a program all your life, it is in fact essential to always follow some basic tips that will help you to lose extra weight as and when you put it on. This article talks about 8 evergreen weight loss tips that are extremely effective for almost everybody.