Lose Weight

Tips to Lose Weight

No matter what you watch on TV, surf on the internet or read a magazine, there are ads every where on how to lose weight. Most people want to lose weight some time during their life. I have read we should stay at the same weight we were when we were a senior in High School. But that would depend on whether we were over weight at that time. Many school age children are over weight these days. So according to a standard weight chart is what we should go by these days. If you are slightly overweight your health is probably not being challenged. If you are seriously overweight, your health is being challenged and of course if obese your life is in danger. Always consult with your health care provider so they can monitor you during your program.

What is really interesting to note and be concerned about is that many diseases are brought on because of being overweight. You can check information out at the Center for Disease Control for information about related diseases and obesity. It also stands to reason that excess weight would be harmful to all of ones organs. Diabetes has increased in numbers considerably since this trend of over weight has become a problem.

Perhaps for the average over weight person, the best way to lose weight is to change your diet. Most of us know what is high in calories. If we learn to read labels we can check how much sugar, corn syrup and carbohydrates are in the things we eat regularly. If we cut these back we will be cutting out a lot of calories from our diet. There is so much junk in our foods because of processing. Try and go with fresh produce like vegetables and fruit.

Add in the mix of exercising to our program to lose weight, we will be firming up the muscles which will make us more slender. I have heard that the best exercise you can do is push yourself away from the table. My favorite type of exercise is stretching. I found the program for it on TV and have really found it a great help in firming up and getting better balance plus gaining ½ inches in height.

One thing that many people over look is walking. I enjoy that with several other women from our church. We walk for our health and enjoy bird watching along the river as we walk and talk. Make fun and enjoyment out of everything you do. You will do it longer that way. Support is helpful in any of the things we undertake. I know it is helpful for me and I think it is helpful for everyone. Plus its always great to get out doors and do something positive to lose weight and enjoy some time with your friends.

Joyce McFarland


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