Get
Fit
Even
if you have not been faithful to your diet, you can still get in shape
and be the weight you want to be. The
important thing is to get started.
There
are people who, because of their genetic makeup, can do little to become
a skinny model. And then there are those who can eat like a horse and
still find it difficult to gain weight. So, understanding your genetic
potential will help you set realistic goals and be accepting of who
you are. In any case, you still need to focus on eating for good nutrition
and better health.
Once
you understand what your best weight is, you will need to create a plan
that is just right for you. Then go about the business of doing what
you need to do to achieve your weight goal.
Here
are some things you need to do in order to you succeed.
Decide
on your weight goal. Whether you need to lose five, ten, fifty or
more pounds will depend on your present weight, your natural or genetic
potential (as influenced by family trait), your health goals, and so
forth. Be realistic about how fast you can lose the weight you want
to lose.
Take
stock of your eating and exercise habits.
Keeping a food and exercise diary is the best way to get a handle
on what's causing you to gain weight.
Identify
sources of excess calories. Whether
you are eating out often, grabbing greasy foods from fast food places,
snacking on high calorie snacks, or simply eating larger portions than
you need, finding the answer to your diet dilemma will help you make
the right moves.
Commit
to a diet improvement and exercise plan. A
nutritionist or
registered dietitian can help you develop a workable plan that is
suited to your personal needs. The plan must be suited to your goals,
lifestyle, economic condition, cultural and personal food preferences,
other health conditions and medications that can affect your food intake
and the way your body uses food.
Get
in gear and start moving. Action is the key to success in life.
As in any other aspect of your life, you have to take steps to get the
results you seek. You are likely to find that your ability to control
your weight is proportional to how much exercise you get. So, whether
it is walking, exercising with your favorite TV fitness guru, cycling,
swimming, dancing, or some other form of activity, you have to step
to it.
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