Weight gain and weight loss happens gradually for most people. There are a number of things you can do to improve your efforts to lose weight: a. Self-monitor, choose a specific day of the week and weight in at the same time wearing similar clothing each week. If you want to go a step further there are a variety of devices on the market that can provide accurate caloric expenditure estimates. (Jawbone and Bodymedia are a couple of the companies out there) b. Find a supportive cast. Surround yourself with people that have similar goals or at the least supportive of your health and wellness goals. They will be more likely to encourage you to stay on track when your face obstacles. Some of the fitness tracking applications out there provide a social network that can act like a support group if your friends aren’t quite ready to take up their own healthier lifestyle. (fitocracy and my fitness pal) c. Plan healthy activities with friends. For many people being social means going out to eat. Numerous studies have found that when you are eating with friends and talking you are more likely to consume more calories than if you were eating at home or alone. Instead of planning to join friends for lunch try making plans that involve an activity such as walking to get a coffee, golfing, or even a hike. d. Workout. Physical activity has many benefits one of which is its ability to reduce stress that would likely otherwise be drowned out by eating or drinking. Want to know what is the most effective use for your time? Check out this calorie expenditure calculator from WebMD webmd/diet/healthtool-fitness-calorie-counter.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 18:46:20 +0000
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