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The Traditional Method for Losing Weight

By Patrick Carpen

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Published: 25Nov2009
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Weight loss can be a very tricky feat for many of us these days. Whether you can't fit in time for the gym or simply can't get motivated to give up those sticky cakes you love so much, getting down to your dream size is not going to be easy no matter what diet or exercise you do. However, you don't have to completely give up the foods you love in order to lose weight. In this article, we're going to talk about the traditional (and healthy!) way to lose weight, although you should be warned that this is not a fad diet, nor will you lose 10 lbs in one week.

If you have quite a large weight loss goal, say over 20 lbs, you should probably evaluate your eating habits first, then devise up an exercise routine. Do you eat a lot of starchy or sweet foods? Maybe your inability to lose weight simply stems from not having a balanced diet. Try eating leaner meats such as chicken and turkey, and have steamed vegetables on the side. The "steamed" part is very important, as boiling or microwaving vegetables results in a drastic loss of nutrients. If you feel a bit peckish between meals, grab some raw fruit or vegetables. Eating fruit and veg in their raw form actually helps you lose weight. Why? --Because they are simply more complex in their raw form, causing your body to use more energy (calories) during the digestion process. You might also try to avoid large meals by eating several smaller meals throughout the day. This keeps you from reaching the mindset of: I haven't had anything to eat since noon—I'm starving! This often results in overeating.

As for exercise, you're going to have to do SOMETHING active. You won't burn off loads of weight AND tighten that skin back up without committing to some sort of exercise routine—even a slight one. If you aren't into the whole cardio/aerobics thing, consider something mild such as yoga or Pilates. Or, if you're up to it, invest in a set of weights. It's a proven fact that the more muscular your body is, the more calories it needs just to function on a daily basis. This means that your body will burn more calories doing the same things your UN-muscular self once did. So, if you pump iron every other day of the week but maintain a healthy diet, your body is going to HAVE to start burning your fat in order to maintain the muscle you keep putting on.

If you eat a fairly good diet but can't seem to shed those annoying 10 pounds, then you can likely shed those pounds fairly easily with a light exercise routine. Again, yoga or Pilates are excellent for achieving a soft but sculpted look (aka: the dancer's body), but even doing a few rounds with the dumbbells will help in losing those few pounds. Thirty-minute walks throughout the week will also show results, although it might take a little longer to obtain them. In all truthfulness, if you're only looking to shed a few pounds, you probably don't need an expensive gym membership, although the health benefits are still there if you do.

Losing weight traditionally is all about moderation and discipline, not cabbage soup and grapefruit. If you want to see results--no matter how much weight you have to lose--you have to simply eat a healthy, balanced diet and do some exercise. It's as simple as that! Thank you for reading and best of luck with your weight loss!

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