The Basics Of Weight Loss
The simple truth
- Here are some fundamental truths, the basics of weight loss. None of them are too remarkable. Or revolutionary.
- But it is the simple things that count. You can always look for things more complicated. Or hidden. Or secret. It's natural to want to do that.
- But if you do you tend to miss the truth. The truth is usually simple.
Doing what works
If you know these few truths on this page -- and if you apply them consistently in your life -- you can lose weight.
And you can keep it off. And you really don't have to do anything else.
But if you don't know them and apply them in your life it is unlikely you will ever lose weight.
Most people think that basic means simple. But it really means what is most important.
It's like building a house: the basic part of the house -- the foundation -- is the most important. Without a strong foundation the house will fall over. The foundation is basic.
Don't be fooled
You can be fooled by every charlatan that comes along and promises you some impossible nonsense -- "lose 20 pounds this weekend" or "lose fat by eating whatever you want, without diet or exercise."
Sure, it would be nice if you could lose 20 pounds this weekend. And if horses had wings they could fly -- but they don't.
When you know and understand the truths about weight loss -- the basic simple truths -- you can't be fooled.
So here's what you need to know about nutrition and weight loss. You can judge any promises and any program by these basics.
If you really want to lose weight you need to know:
What to eat
- Eat protein with every meal
- Avoid refined carbohydrates
- Limit simple sugars -- even fruit and fruit juice
- Limit saturated fats
- Eat simple, natural foods
When to eat
- Eat breakfast every day
- Eat small meals throughout the day
Essential information
- Know the fat, protein and carbohydrate of your food
- Know the energy content of your food -- how many calories
Activity
- Burn more calories than you eat
- Get air in your lungs
- Stimulate your heart
- Do resistance training to stimulate growth of your lean mass
Lifestyle changes
- Drink enough water
- Get enough sleep
- Get out in the sun
And whatever else you do, you must avoid extreme diets
- Super low calorie
- Any quick weight loss
- Extreme low fat
- Extreme low carbohydrate
- One-food fads -- grapefruit diet, etc
Do you already apply these basics of weight loss?
Yes? Then you are on your way to permanent weight loss.
No? Well, now is the time to start.
If you want to put the finish on your figure with a bodybuilder's exercise routine that's fine. But only after you have made yourself healthy and lean and strong with a good basic nutritional program and proper activity.
Do it right and have the body you have always dreamed of. Anything else is weight-loss suicide.
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