Learn The 5 Weight Loss Rules For The Resistant Dieter
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It is a fallacy that "all diets work" and that the only difficulty is that people just can't keep the weight off after they lose it. Some people, women especially have bodies that are very resistant to weight loss and they never seem to be able to lose a pound in the first place.
As an experienced dieter I have tried many weight loss programs that just didn't work. I would follow the program rigorously but the scale would not budge. On some of these diets, I could follow perfectly for months at a time and never lose a pound.
Biology has made it more challenging for women to lose weight. It is always easier for a man to lose weight because nature has programmed women to hold on to fat. That is because in the case of a famine, a woman not only has to be able to keep herself alive but she must also be able to keep any fetus alive. Biology has just made it more difficult for women. It's a fact of life.
But in the past few years and throughout this struggle, I have learned quite a few things that can help a woman to lose weight. I will share my top five rules for weight loss here.
First rule is to Eat. That's right; never starve yourself if you want to have lasting weight loss. Eating regularly will keep you from getting over hungry which in turn will keep you from eating everything you see later on. It also keeps your metabolism going and your body keeps on burning calories. If your body believes it is starving it will turn off your metabolism and conserve the fat so eat, at least 3 meals and as many as 6 small meals a day.
Second is to substitute quality for quantity. Empty calories that provide no decent nutritional value do nothing to fill you up and eating nutritionally empty food is a guaranteed way to pack on the pounds. Cravings are many times caused by a lack of vital nutrients so it is important to choose high quality, nutritionally dense foods. Stay away from the "white stuff', meaning white flour and white sugar.
The third rule is to eat protein with every meal. Protein is digested more slowly than carbohydrates and it will not cause a sugar spike in your bloodstream. Eating protein will keep you fuller longer and you will end up consuming less later on.
The fourth rule is to pick your carbohydrates wisely. Simple carbohydrates like sweets, candy and really anything made out of white flour will just spike your blood sugar, make you hungry and add to your fat deposits. Choose complex carbohydrates like whole grains and vegetables. These will add fiber, which will also keep you fuller and will keep your digestive system functioning at its highest levels.
And the fifth rule is to start moving. Begin an exercise program. You can start small by taking short walks and move up to more challenging workouts. But exercise is crucial for successful and healthy weight loss. Exercise is advantageous for your heart and your soul. So start an exercise program.
This is a lifetime commitment. Few people with weight problems conquer it once and never have to think of it again. It is a commitment you make everyday. But if you adhere to these rules for most of the time you will be on your way to a lean body.
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