2 Simple Steps to Effective Weight Loss

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2 Simple Steps to Effective Weight Loss

Copyright 2005 Cote

It's agreed that if you raise the amount of calories you

burn and watch what you eat, both the food and the

portions, you'll eventually start losing weight. Don't make

it more complicated than this.

Step 1 is exercise. You have to. Do cardio and this doesn't

mean you have to run. There are plenty of cardio exercises

that will give you results and this even includes walking

at a good pace. And add weight training to the mix because

the muscle you'll build will help you burn more calories.

Aim to workout 3-5 days per week.

Step 2 is watch what you eat. You have to. Nutrition is

very important and until you realize this, it's going to

constantly be an uphill battle. If you feel guilty eating

something, that's your intuition telling you not to eat it.

Avoid the foods that you know you should avoid, like heavy

creams and fried & fast food, and limit how much sugar you

take in. Foods that you should eat more of, however,

include olive oil, peanut butter, chicken, fish, greens,

fruit, vegetables, oatmeal and nuts.

There are also supplements you can take like CLA, Green Tea

extract and thermogenic products. Supplements aren't the

magic solution but adding them to a program that consists

of exercise and good nutrition can be very effective.

A leading health magazine I read also recommends:

1. Drink protein shakes throughout the day (yes, females

too) because it will help prevent overeating. Plus, protein

is important. Two shakes is good.

2. Get 7-9 hours of sleep to keep your body in top

condition.

3. Add whole grains to your diet, like oatmeal and brown

rice, because of the fiber they provide.

Lastly, you'll notice that once you start to lose weight,

your motivation will sky rocket. Take this motivation and

run with it! The same goes for your will power- as you

continue to watch what you eat, you'll start to notice that

the bad foods don't look so good anymore. You can do it!

About the Author:

Cote is the author of

http://www.4DaysToBetterHealth.com, a free 4 day healthy

living e-course that includes more detailed information on

exercise and nutrition.