Taking the Weight off and Keeping it Off

Here are few principles and suggestions in identifying good, effective eating habits to effective weight lose.

·         Slowly, lose fat permanently. A good result to losing two pounds a week is through reducing your calorie intake by 3,500 to 7000 calories a week.

·         Make a change in your eating. There are many ways to do this, first, eliminate snacking, sweet intake should be reduce to once a week, drinking large amount of water instead of fruit juice,sodas,and punch. Fried foods can triple your caloric intake. Instead eat baked, broiled or boiled foods.

·         Establish an exercise routine. Brisk walk, jog or jumping rope every morning.

·         Eat a balance diet like vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains. Make sure to eat variety of foods and your dietary goal should be a realistic one.

·         Watch out your eating behavior. Find an alternative to eating or snacking whenever you are down.

·         Be patient. It takes less time to gain weight but it takes longer time to take it off.

·         Seek God's help. God is always willing to give us both strength and wisdom so present your request of losing weight to Him. Depend on Him.

Losing weight is no easy task but is achievable. Take off that excess fat and keep it off.