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A food diary can help you lose weightMany of us are familiar with the slogan: “You are what you eat.” It can’t be forgotten as it is thrown at you almost every time you consider a diet or lifestyle change. Although those 5 simple words seem rather harmless on their own, together they do represent a powerful statement. They could be considered valuable advice, or maybe even a warning that we should pay attention to the foods we put into your body. Indeed, eating can bring many joys, but also terrible distress, especially for people with weight problems. As medical studies have shown, obesity and extreme weight gain can cause devastating health risks. |
The perfect weight is an ideal many strive for, but not everyone is able to reach. Children, as well as adults, battle weight gain more so than ever before, because they know that being overweight can cause severe medical problems such as heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, diabetes and more.
Losing weight is not easy, even with the help of calorie food counters, exercise calorie counters, meal planners, a tailored exercise plan, etc. There are so many things to consider, it is often confusing and makes you wonder where to start.
The reason why some dieters lose more weight than others may lie in the fact that the successful dieters not only watch what they eat, but also pay attention to what they drink. Although it is not always advertised, many drinks and fruit juices are high in sugars, and can be real roadblocks to those trying to shed a few kilos.
If you are serious about losing weight consider the following advice:
Everyone deserves a break from our daily routine and work to unwind and relax. Often, however, a break in routine can leave us less focused and our eating patterns and exercise routine out of wack. You can still make good choices while away and still enjoy your holiday.
Here are a few tips to keep you on track:Is it possible to eat, drink and enjoy oneself around the holidays?
It is more the lead up to Christmas than the actual day itself. U.S research has shown that the average weight gain leading up to Christmas is 2.2kg in 6 weeks. Interestingly, these 2.2kg were not lost after the Christmas period. Instead, it was found that these participants gained more weight over the following year, adding an extra 3kg in total for the year. However, with a little planning and care, you can still enjoy the holiday season and not gain weight.