| What
You Can Do To Lose Weight Now |
According to health authorities, obesity
is rampant. About two-thirds of American adults and a large number of
children are overweight or obese.
There is a lot of noise about the problem,
but not enough action. The Surgeon General of the United States has
declared obesity an epidemic, and warns that if steps are not taken
now to stem the tide, we could face dire consequences in the future.
Individual efforts to lose weight have
been disappointing in many cases. This points to the need for more intense
and creative approaches to losing weight. It also suggests that we pay
more attention to prevention. “Prevention is better than cure.”
As a nutritionist and registered dietitian,
I am fully aware of the problems people have with losing weight and
other situations requiring attention to diet. My commitment is to help
people do better at making the kind of food and lifestyle choices that
will result in better health.
I look forward to using this column to
bring you information that will help you do just that. Contact
us for a personalized diet plan.
Here are a few suggestions.
1. Choose foods that are good for
you. Fresh fruits and vegetables should be the cornerstone
of your diet. These are the foods that give you the bulk of vitamins
and minerals you need for important life-enhancing processes. It is
important to get at least five servings a day.
2. Eat three to five servings of
whole grain breads and cereals. Research shows that whole grains
play a key role in promoting a healthy digestive tract. The fiber in
whole grains also helps the body to get rid of cholesterol. Limit your
intake of refined carbohydrates and fats.
3. Limit your intake of refined
carbohydrates and fats. Many people think that carbs are bad
for you. What cause the problems are the fats and sugars that are added
to otherwise healthy carbs.
4. Watch how much you eat. Learning
to control the amount of food you eat is crucial. The more you eat,
the more calories you get. Eating smaller portions will help you to
cut calories.
5. Get out and get active. Losing
weight is not just about cutting back on food. Exercise is an important
part of the equation. As you know, you have to burn the fat if you want
to lose the weight. Get more active and lose the weight.
6. Make the commitment. Experts
and successful dieters agree that one of the most important predictors
of successful weight loss is personal commitment. Making the commitment
will make it easier for you to overcome some of the obstacles that you
are bound to encounter.
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