Learn to Lose and Win

We all know being overweight significantly increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and the list goes on and on. The weight loss formula is simple, burn more calories than you consume. So why is there so much obesity if it is that simple and we know all these problems arise from the extra pounds?

Most diets and weight loss plans fail because they are treated as a quick fix. You lose a few pounds on a diet, then gain them back when you get off of it. What people need is a lifestyle change. If healthy habits become part of your lifestyle, then there is no hard way to lose weight. Doing simple things on a daily basis until they become habits such as eating more fruits, increasing physical activities, drinking more water, etc., should get your scale moving in the right direction.


Water is your friend
Drink water throughout the day. Not only is water necessary for your body to remain hydrated and carry vital functions, it is also calorie-free. On average, a person consumes an extra 245 calories a day from soft drinks. That's 89,000 calories a year or the equivalent of 25 pounds.


Eat one less (insert junk food here) a day
Eat one less cookie, drink one less can of soft drinks, and skip the burger joint down the road from the office. Doing so will save you calories which add up over the course of time. That will help you from gaining unwanted pounds without trying to hard.


Read the label
Avoid food that lists sugar, fructose, or high fructose corn syrup among the first four ingredients on the label. Look for sugar free substitutes.


Eat nutritious snacks between meals
Snacking between meals helps stave off hunger and keeps your metabolism high. Good choices include baby carrots, almonds, berries, and peanut butter.


Get out more
We live in a world where we're always inside; whether we're in the office or once the workday is done we're at home. Go out for a 30 minute walk everyday to help relieve some stress and burn off some calories. Have some family time and take your folks with you as well.

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