Weight Loss |
The only
realistic and long-lasting way to lose
weight is through regular exercise and
eating a well-balanced and healthy diet.
However, in some extreme cases, medical
intervention is needed. Morbidly obese
individuals must be medicated or operated
upon to remove their excess body fat.
The following lifestyle modifications
can assist you in losing weight:
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Design
a practical plan for weight loss
that includes diet control and regular
exercise. Establish smaller, achievable
goals such as avoiding dessert every
night or using the stairs instead
of the elevator. Weigh yourself
frequently to stay motivated and
to monitor your body weight. |
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Add more fruits,
vegetables, and legumes to your
daily diet. Reduce the intake of
fatty foods, sugars, and processed
foods. Avoid overeating and eat
only when you are hungry. |
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Avoid using creamy
salad dressings, rich condiments
on sandwiches, and extra cheese
in your food. |
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Be physically active
as often as you can. Physical activities
can include walking, jogging, swimming,
or even playing with your children.
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Be a sensible eater.
Teach yourself to resist temptation
when you are trying to lose weight
and consider counseling or therapy
if necessary. |
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Listen to your
body. Are you really hungry or are
you eating because you have nothing
better to do? Drink a glass of water
next time you feel a hunger pang
because you may not actually be
hungry. Many people wrongly mistake
thirst for a hunger pang and eat
when their bodies are actually thirsty.
Drink water or other healthy beverages
like broths and soups and avoid
sugary drinks, carbonated beverages,
and creamy milk shakes. |
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Snack on carrot
sticks and celery instead of potato
chips. Keep almonds and walnuts
handy so that you can consume a
handful of heart-healthy nuts instead
of candies next time you feel like
snacking. |
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Grill, roast, bake,
or steam your food instead of frying
or cooking it with oil or butter. |
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Educate yourself.
Learn as much as you can about eating
properly and living well. |
Herbal
cures
Try some
of the following herbal remedies to
control your hunger pangs and eventually
lose weight. However, remember not to
depend on these herbal cures exclusively.
The only real way to lose weight is
to make lifestyle changes and follow
healthy living habits.
Dandelion
Dandelion
is renowned for its diuretic and laxative
properties and helps the kidneys to
eliminate toxins. It is rich in potassium
and can aid in lowering high blood pressure.
It also aids in digestion and improves
blood circulation. For weight loss,
infuse four to ten milligrams of dried
dandelion leaves in water and consume
this mixture twice each day. Fresh leaves
can be consumed raw in salads.
Green
Tea
Antioxidant-rich green tea helps to
lower the levels of glucose (sugars),
lipids (fats), and cholesterol in the
blood. It also aids in improving the
metabolism of glucose and lipids and
aids in weight loss. This herbal remedy
can be taken in the form of capsules
(supplements) or brewed and consumed
instead of regular tea or coffee.
Fennel
Fennel
seeds are rich in fiber and can be
used for losing weight. Fennel acts
as an appetite suppressant and helps
to regularize bowel movements. It
can also be used to treat digestive
disorders such as indigestion and
flatulence. Steep fennel seeds in
hot water to make a soothing tea and
sip it throughout the day. Chewing
a few fennel seeds after meals is
also an effective weight-loss strategy.
Burdock
Burdock
is said to improve fat metabolism
and act as a diuretic. It also purifies
the blood and detoxifies the lymphatic
system. Burdock is considered to be
a mild laxative and it also aids in
the elimination of uric acid. Burdock
root can be used to reduce food cravings
and hunger pangs and, as a result,
aid in weight loss. Prepare a decoction
by simmering one ounce of dried burdock
root in one cup of water for 10-20
minutes. Allow the decoction to cool
and drink it between meals.
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