Those having a vested interest in selling products for weight
loss solutions tend to conceal the fact that there is no way of
losing weight quickly. Reducing weight is a slow process and
that is the way it is meant to be. Remember that you did not put
on all the flab in a day and therefore, there is no way that you
will lose it immediately. Excess weight cannot be wished away.
It requires a concerted effort towards eating right and
exercise.
If you are looking for a natural weight loss solution and wish
to avoid weight loss medications, you should pay attention to
the following.
Water
Water is a natural appetite suppressant and keeps the body
hydrated. Dehydration often gives rise to false signs of hunger.
Moreover, water acts as a catalyst in the metabolism of stored
fat so that the kidneys can process waste easily. If you do not
drink water in sufficient quantity, the liver, starts helping
the kidney in the elimination process instead of metabolizing
fat. This diversion of a dedicated role of the liver stops the
natural conversion of fat into energy, leading to accumulation
of fat and lethargy. Additionally, drinking ice cold water,
results in lowering the body temperature. The body has to work
towards raising the body temperature, which results in burning
more calories.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast should be the most important meal of the day. Burning
all the calories that you have consumed during breakfast is easy
since you have a long day ahead of you, with specific tasks to
perform. Lunch is also relatively early in the day and therefore
can be a sizeable meal that you consume. But make sure that in
this meal you keep a track of the calories you consume.
Breakfast and lunch should be directly dependent upon the level
of activity you indulge in at your job.
Fiber, Fats, Proteins and Carbohydrates
Insoluble fiber cannot be digested by the body and simply passes
through the body. Fiber not only satiates but also provides the
much needed bulk for easy bowel movements. Eat enough of fruits,
broccoli, brown rice, beans and nuts to add adequate amounts of
fiber to your diet.
Not all fats are bad for health. Good fats contain fatty acids,
which actually help in burning fat and in preventing disease.
Salmon, mackerel, herrings and sardines are excellent sources of
fatty acids.
Similarly carbohydrates are good and bad too. Fruits, vegetables
and whole grains give a feeling of fullness and also contain
very moderate quantities of carbohydrates.
Proteins rich foods like shrimps, low fat cottage cheese,
yoghurt and skimmed milk provide the much needed muscle mass and
also help in burning more calories.
While choosing your foods try to stick to organic foods, as much
as you can, rather than processed or fast foods. Organic herbs
like ginger, garlic and ginseng form a part of herbal weight
loss regime that can be effective in reducing weight naturally.
The emphasis should be on eating regularly but in small
quantities. In as far as weight loss is concerned fast actually
means slow because ‘quick and dirty’ weight loss will rebound.
References:
http://fitnessbible.org/weight-loss/rapid-weight-loss-techniques.htm
http://changingshape.com/resources/articles/fast-weight-loss.asp
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