Weight Loss - Tips & Guide

Practical tips on achieving and maintaining a healthy weight:-

As a matter of fact nobody gains weight by choice, the level of obesity has risen dramatically in USA, UK and in some countries of EU where over half of all adults are now either overweight or obese.  This is quite worrying, as being overweight can be detrimental to health.

But with so many choices of diets on the market, it is hard to know where to start. But the good news is that small changes to your diet and lifestyle may make all the difference.

Research shows that even modest weight loss is beneficial.  Gradual weight loss can have a positive impact on your health; lowering blood-pressure, reducing risk of heart-disease and diabetes and improving your overall sense of wellbeing.

Weight Loss Facts:-

• Total calorie intake from protein, fat, carbohydrates and alcohol, minus the calories burnt off in physical activity, will determine body weight.
• A holistic approach, incorporating a healthy balanced diet, moderate portion sizes and plenty of physical activity, is the corner-stone to successful slimming.
• A healthy balanced diet is advised for weight loss to ensure you consume enough essential vitamins and minerals. It is important not to cut out any of the food groups.

Plan your diet around the four main food groups; Bread, Cereal & Potato, Fruit & Vegetables, Milk, Cheese & Yogurt and Meat, Fish & Alternatives. 

 

Calorie Cutters:- 

•  Flavor your food with garlic, herbs, spices, lemon/lime-juice, relishes, pickles, vinegars, wholegrain mustard or natural yogurt. 
• Avoid high-sugar, high-fat snacks, such as confectionery, cakes, pastries, biscuits and sugar-sweetened drinks. These provide 'empty calories', or in other words, they are typically high in calories and low in essential nutrients. Choose snacks which are low in calories and of high nutritional value such as a yogurt, salad sandwich, scone, smoothie and fresh fruit salad.
• Choose the healthier cooking option. Boil, grill, bake, steam rather than frying foods.
• Use fats and spreads sparingly.
• Watch your portion sizes! This can make a bigh difference to your calorie-intake and body-weight over time. Resist the temptation to choose the larger portion size, even if it appears to be better value!