posted on 2010-01-04 by aliyag
Holidays are definitely over. But it is really over? I bet not -- to some.  The memories of Christmas season are right in front of our own eyes. A few pounds gained. The few pounds gained are the after –effect of the series of parties, sweets and drinking sessions we had with old buddies.

But wait, I am not telling you to put an end in attending parties or stop meeting old friends just to maintain a whistle –bait figure.  The good news is- you can shed off some pounds—even permanently- if you follow these tips. However, you should set realistic goals to make this work.


1. Choose a diet that you can tolerate for the rest of your life.

Fad diets are definitely a no-no. Fad diets are temporary and more often than not, deprived you of some important nutrients.  Experts in nutrition believe that eating the right quantity and quality of foods coupled with increased activity are the safest way to lose weight. Thus before you plan for a drastic fast weight loss diet plan - don’t consult your friends-ask the nutritionist for a balanced weight –loss program.

The nutritionist will help you plan your daily intake to lose the unwanted pounds.


2. Be active.

Diet without exercise depletes its purpose. Losing weight is a simple math, if you eat more than your daily recommended energy and nutrient intake, you gain weight. To shed off the extra calories gained, it is imperative that you increase your physical activity. Choose an activity that will not totally exhaust your energy, because chances are, you feel pathetic and lose your enthusiasm. Look for a partner for a weekly Saturday morning jog. Or you can substitute coffee sessions for a badminton work-out with your friends. Be creative. Make it a fun-filled activity.

3. Read the labels

Nutrition labels are absolutely helpful. Ask the experts how to read and understand the labels at the back of the food packages. Be wary on the total calorie intake of the food per serving, as well as the amount of fats and sodium content.

4. Eat your breakfast

The word itself suggests that breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. It means”breaking the fast”, from the number of hours of sleeping with an empty stomach at night. We need energy to do the activities for the entire day. They always say that “eat like a king on breakfast, a college student at lunch time and like a poor man at supper”. Unfortunately, most of us do it the other way around. We eat most at dinner time, where our metabolism is low and can no longer burn the excess calorie as much during the earlier part of the day.

5. Choose a healthy snack.

Avoid empty calorie snack. Chips, soda and cakes are loaded with calories and yet- do not give us a feeling of fullness. Thus, chances are, we take it excessively until we think we are already full.

Losing weight takes a lot of hard work and determination. But, I am pretty sure, if you lose that unwanted pounds, the after –effect are endless. It means confidence and positive outlook in life, plus the other health effects such as lesser risks to heart conditions.

Be fit. Be healthy this 2010. And it lies in your hands. Get going. Find the best fast weight loss diet plan for you.