Sunday, March 1, 2009

Lose Weight With 30 Mins A Day Of Walking

By Gayl Quiene

I think that almost everyone says that they could stand to lose or wants to lose 10 pounds. I am definitely one of them. I can honestly say that I could lose 20 pounds and it would be welcomed. No matter how much weight you want to lose, you have to be dedicated.

Weight doesn't just disappear. Even celebrities and plastic surgery junkies who lose the weight fast have to fight like crazy to not put it back on. To lose 10 pounds is certainly easier than losing a lot more than that, but it does take dedication and will power.

When someone believes they are over weight, the main cause is usually lack of exercise and too big of meal portions.

It is tough for someone who hasn't exercised in a while to get started. You may not even have much time to dedicate to exercising. A few minutes a day is good enough to help you get started on losing weight and reaching your goal.

A neighbor of mine and I walk 3 times a week. During the summer months when it is simply too hot, we might not make 3 walks, but we try to remain dedicated. If you can start to take short walks, or long ones, as many times a week as possible, you might start to lose 10 pounds faster than you imagined you could.

Eating is another area that can help you shed some unwanted pounds. Taking a few minutes each time before you eat to assess what you are eating and how much you really need to eat is important if you truly want to lose weight.

Taking junk food out of your diet is a great way to gain more energy and to lose that weight. In between meals, choose a healthy snack such as fruit to help satisfy your hunger. A little bit of exercise and a change of snacks is a great way to start your new lifestyle.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is important not to miss it and to start the day off by eating something healthy. This sets the tone for the rest of the day. Try to eat things such as fruit or oatmeal, and nothing heavy such as bacon or donuts.

Drinking a glass water before a meal is a great way to limit your food intake. It helps for you to be more full when about to eat a meal. Try to drink a glass of water 20 minutes before your main meal.

Another important thing to do when planning to lose weight is to plan your attack. Plan what time you'll be walking in the day and plan what you are going to eat. - 17944

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