Obesity is a serious problem that damages both physical and mental health. If you are one of the millions affected by this, it is time for you to make a change. The article below provides you with a bevy of beneficial tips to help put you on a journey towards to losing those unwanted pounds.
Red meat is a big cause of high cholesterol and weight gain. These are very high in bad fats and cholesterol, which are not heart healthy. Switch out red meat for leaner cuts of meat such as turkey, tuna, chicken or other types of fish.
If you want to lose those pesky fat cells then start up an exercise routine that is composed mostly of cardiovascular exercise. These types of exercises raise your heart rate and cause your body to burn more fat than resistance exercise. Activities that pump your heart faster all count as cardio, so find something that you enjoy and do that.
French Fries
Almost everyone enjoys the taste of french fries. The siren call of french fries has derailed many diets. Baked fries, however, can be a way of still enjoying french fries while sticking to your diet. Slice some potatoes into fries about 1/2″ wide, then put them in a bowl with a tablespoon of oil. Add salt and pepper (and optionally, rosemary), then put them in the oven and bake them at 400 degrees. Turn it with a spatula and then bake 10 minutes more. These taste great with ketchup, have reduced calories and might make you forget about deep-fried potatoes. These “French Bakes” are from Laurel’s Kitchen cookbook.
Remember to have plenty of healthy snacks on hand to support your weight loss program. Purchase a large bowl or other container that has a lid. Purchase plenty of fresh veggies, such as radishes, celery, and carrots. Prepare these vegetables and then fill your container with some ice. Once you’ve done this, you can place these vegetables into your fridge. This ensures that you have quick and easy access to a nutritious, delicious snack.
A great food option to aid your weight loss goal is yogurt. Pick either plain or low fat yogurts. Try plain yogurt in a salad of cucumber and a bit pepper. Fresh fruit added to plain yogurt is a better choice than flavored yogurts which may contain sugar. Yogurt not only tastes good but contains calcium that strengthens your bones.
Now that you have read this article, you probably have a better understanding of how to lose weight. Take up an outdoor sport and take advantage of the other advice you have learned here, and your life will quickly become better. The choice is yours on whether to take the advice given to you. You can start little by little, or jump in head first.
