Many of us don’t know how and where to begin our weight loss journey. I faced the same problem, and I had to do lot of research. Not that, researching is bad, but having some pointers ready is always good 🙂 I came across a website called Spark People, & that’s when I took my first step. (more on this in another post)
So my top Five Tips for you guys, who want to lose weight & don’t know how to start are-
1-Drink water like a fish. Literally. Always carry a water bottle with you. The more you drink water– the more you visit the washroom & the toxins get released. I promise you, you will see a difference.
2-Don’t cut out all the junk from your, diet, yet. You want something you can stick with. So, instead of eating just egg whites and salads give yourself some time, and swap for one healthy meal a week. This way, your body is happy & will not go in shock.
3-Join a site like SparkPeople, for logging food, getting support. You can also join, My fitness pal. Both have apps, and provide lost of recipes with calorie count.
4-Start slow, but start with your workouts. Just 10 mins a day, is enough. Just start off. Do your research, google and you will find what’s the best fit for you.
5-Don’t focus just on the weight. Do, take your measurements and pictures. You will be surprised, that numbers on the scale, are not the only thing you should gauge your progress with.
If you would like to know, more about beginner workouts & meal ideas let me know ?
Have you ever tried to lose weight? Did you starve yourself or were your more flexible? When I decided that I need, to lose weight I did not want to compromise with life. So, I have lost weight eating healthy food. I lost 8 kilos, and ate dessert every single day.
I think we can all benefit with incorporating more water into our daily routine, regardless if you want to lose weight or now. I know I don’t drink near as much as I should.
That’s right 🙂
Drinking a lot of water works wonders no matter what you are doing. My problem is keeping it on.
Well, that’s what happens with me too, I forget to sip as much. At times, I actually have a bottle before bed 😉
I agree with Pat, losing weight seems to work, it’s keeping it off long term that I (and a lot of people!) struggle with. Good advice!
:)thank you
The water is the hardest part. By dinner time I feel as if I’m water logged. But that’s okay. I’ll keep drinking. Since June, when I began eating clean, I’ve lost 28 lbs! My jeans are falling off my hips! Happy Day! Have a great day.
Wow, way to go Joylene!!!!
Water is definitely good no matter if you are trying to lose or not. Exercise is very important, but you really need to pay close attention to what goes in your body if you want to see the pounds come off. Diet is the most important thing!
Yes, what you eat is more important. Yo cant eat sweat for 1 hour and then gulp down a big mac 😉
Water I drink throughout the day.Sleep and stress are triggers for overeating.Very useful tips
Thank you Amrita 🙂
I normally drink a lot of water. So it’s a habit in the last few years. I’ve also been working out for the last 2 years – a mix of Pilates, weights, yoga, kickboxing etc- and I have actually gained weight. Like you rightly said, being healthy is a lot of factors. While I have gained on the weighing scale, I have toned down. The weight is muscles as opposed to fat which is the best outcome of a workout! Plus I can see my arms toning and I’m on my way to building 6 pac abs! 😉 Also, I don’t understand diets/clean eating. No, I don’t eat desserts/fried stuff everyday. I just eat what I feel like. I had 2 chocolate pastries last week 🙂 and don’t feel guilty about it. We’ve got to live life too! 🙂
True, as long as you are fit, and not indulging everyday it’s great 🙂
I tried and tried to lose weight. Four years ago, I hit on Weight Watchers, after a lot of thought and researched. It worked for me; I lost 35 lb and have kept most of it off. But the new program they started late last year didn’t work for me, and before that, I had stopped going to meetings. I still (more or less) use the old Points Plus program. Not every diet method works for everyone but whatever you do, I’ve learned, you have to be accountable. (My Fitness Pal is a wonderful tool – I just don’t use it, but it does make you accountable.) Even if you write down food consumption on a pad, that is what you have to do. Recording everything – and I do mean everything – you put in your mouth is my best tip (and learning how to measure and estimate portion size is the next best thing) two things the Weight Watchers program taught me.
Yes, I know recording EVERYTHING and not skipping the bite (or two)of a candy is not cool. Congrats on your weight loss 🙂
Great advice! I drink water almost 24/7. And I still eat junk:)
Well, as long as there is a balance, it’s ok 🙂
Great list and good advice! I am working on #4 and the workouts right now 🙂
You have been doing superb Lori. 🙂
Great advice. Guess what I started my weight loss journey yesterday (again for the zillionth time) Hope I see results at least this time! ?
🙂 I’m sure you will
I’ve been a large woman all my life. I’ve tried several diets and stuck with them for a while. But I got tired of always thinking about and pressuring myself into dieting. I just don’t do it anymore.
I must tell, you that I was always trying and thought it is being too wishful. A blog changed my thought process. I insist you visit http://www.runsforcookies.com/
Good recommendations. I’m actually losing a little bit of weight and I’ve been playing with a few things. I found my diet wasn’t that bad, I just drank too much soda…so I’ve now been weening myself off.
Well, soda is my vice too. Any tips, on weaning off?
I’ve always been fairly trim, but whenever I want to lose a few pounds, I just keep track of my calorie count and cut myself off each day when I hit 1500 calories. It works for me.
That indeed is awesome. 🙂
What a fabulous post! A perfect reminder to me to go back to the basics!!!!
🙂 I’m glad you found it helpful
i usually drink lukewarm water with honey early morning for slim waste … but never knew that chocolates helps in weight loss …thanks for sharing valuable tips 🙂
😉 chocolates won’t help, but if you are anything like me, then instead of eating just lean protein and salad, you can always have a small portion of treat.
I have lost weight in the past using unhealthy methods. I am making sure to do this with respect to my health this time.
That is important, thank you for dropping by:)
I really enjoy and appreciate your sincere pointers! Having struggled and (still) struggling with managing weight, I do feel you make a very valid point when you suggest that there is no need to cut out all junk right on the starting point. Also will work on drinking more water!
Thanks!
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As a fellow “sparker” (using the sparkpeople.com site) I can attest to the fact that support from that site definitely increases the chances for lifestyle change success!
Excellent suggestions!