I have suffered with weight problems over the years and have tried a lot of different plans and diets;
Although some had the desired result it has always been hard to keep up the weight loss once I have chosen to knock that diet on the head.
After many years I decided maybe that the best way to slim is by actually eating a balanced diet rather than going from one slimming fad to another.
I got a lot of great advice at the guys over at slimming.co.uk, not only do they have information on slimming but also on healthy eating and what the best way is to keep the weight off once you had lost it.
The main page that attracted me was their articles on slimming and also their articles on healthy dieting and nutrition
As you would expect they also have some awesome articles on how to lose weight via exercise.
Below we will go over some of the tips that they give you on the site
Get help
with this if you need it. Either a trained professional (a doctor, dietician, personal trainer) or a supportive friend.
Set attainable goals
for your weight loss, for example focus on the healthy one or two pounds rule of weight loss per week. This is a good and attainable goal.
Reward yourself when you do achieve your goals.
Just make sure it's a trip to the theatre, a new top, new shoes and nothing food related.
Surround yourself with positive people. They can help you see the positive side. If you hang around with losers, you'll never keep your weight loss up!
Getting the food right is of course crucial. But if you break it down it is actually quite simple. Follow theses rules to get your eating on track
If you consistently choose natural, unprocessed ingredients - fresh, unprocessed fruit and vegetables, quality protein (chicken, fish, beans, nuts) and whole grains - you won't go far wrong.
Keep your potions to a reasonable size. If you walk away from the table thinking you could maybe have eaten a little more, you've probably got it right.
Whatever it is that you really love - be it chocolate, ice cream or wine - can still be eaten, but in small portions, and just a couple of times per week.
Make exercise a part of your everyday life and schedule it in so that it doesn't get bumped when you're busy.
Do active things that you enjoy like playing tennis, go for a long walk or take up swimming or football.
Look for lots of simple ways to become more active every day. For instance take the stairs instead of the lift, walk to the bus stop in the morning or keep going to work if you can, walk the children home from school.
