Healthy Eating & Diet
"A
realistic goal is losing 1 to 2 pounds a week to stay healthy,"
That
means being realistic about your time frame. If you need to lose 25 pounds,
figure you are embarking on at least a three-month program. Fifty pounds?
Assume a time frame of at least six months. Aim to burn 500 to 1000 calories a
day either by eating less, exercising
more, or both.
Set short term goals.
Reach
for small goals. Instead of focusing on just losing 25 pounds, go for -- and
celebrate -- that first 5-pound loss.
Track your progress.
Record
your successes in a way that works for you. Take advantage of online programs,
use a notebook, or keep a journal. Whatever keeps you on track.
Think about long-term
goals.
"It's
OK to think big, But it may mean starting small and working towards a big goal.
So
if your long-term goal is losing 50 pounds in a year, for example, maybe your
short-term goal is getting through the day without eating too much.
There's an old saying: Lose it slowly, keep it off.
This adage makes sense for at least one reason: Losing weight slowly means
you've had time to adopt new behaviors, like eating less and exercising more.
And when
you focus on the process of changing your habits --- not just on losing weight
-- those new and healthier habits will be a big boost in helping you attain
your weight loss goals.
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