With the success of various weight loss entertainment programs, many people are starting to believe that they need to attend a weight loss boot camp. This is simply not true. Unless there is a medical reason why you cannot lose weight, a calorie-controlled diet, and an exercise program will make you lose weight.
Don’t think about being on a diet. Instead, say to yourself that you are following a healthy eating program. Your mindset is probably the most critical factor when determining your chances of losing weight. If you believe you will do it, the weight will come off. If you have doubts, you might as well give up now.
Start by educating yourself as to what foods you should be eating more of and the foods that should be consumed on special occasions only. We all know that eating crisps, chips, cakes, and biscuits are not going to help us lose weight. But did you know that you actually should be eating more fat in your diet? What? You want to lose weight and I tell you to eat more fat. Well, it is true, you should be increasing the amount of Omega 3 and 6 in your diet. Good sources are oily fish, nuts, and pumpkin seeds. You need these fats to provide vital vitamins and minerals in your system but also to stop you from becoming depressed.
Weight loss boot camps are not the answer to your long-term weight loss. Education and exercise are the way forward. Knowing what you can eat and when will help resolve your weight problems. A good habit is not to eat any starchy carbohydrates after 5 pm.
I am not suggesting you never eat foods from the carbohydrate group – any diet that prohibits a complete food group is not a healthy eating plan and should be avoided. But it is a good idea not to eat bread, pasta, or potatoes in the evening until you reach your weight loss goal and then only occasionally. Excess calories produced by carbohydrates are stored as fat and as you generally sleep at night; you don’t get the chance to burn off the excess. You will not go hungry as you can fill up on lean meat, vegetables and fruit. You should notice less bloating and increased levels of energy by following this one simple tip.
Drink more water. Most people do not drink sufficient water and often interpret thirst as hunger. If you have recently eaten and still feel “hungry”, try drinking some water. You should aim to drink at least 2 liters of water a day. It will help your energy levels as well as your diet.
Losing weight isn’t rocket science. Follow the above tips, buy a decent diet book and learn to cook your own food fresh every day. Soon your weight issues will be a thing of the past and you will not be considering weight loss boot camps.
