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Simple Ways to lose Weight
Most people, especially women, are almost always conscious of their over-all appearance. Some women are notorious with keeping up with their daily routine of hygienic grooming or facial regimen, let alone dieting
The notions of being beautiful had evolved through time. It was during the Renaissance period where being fat or curvy had been the trend and was deemed as beautiful. Skinny women then had been looked upon with pity for being unattractive.
But it was during the late 20th century when being-pencil thin had been the rage are being offered the best part for modeling shows and stints.
Still, there are some women today who are into being physically fit, that is, they go through great lengths to be able to live a much healthier lifestyle. Being physically fit mean loosing the excess fat or pounds that can lead to various health problems, this is usually accompanied with other strict regimens to be observed to ensure of healthy living.
Loosing weight can be attained through the following simple steps or tips:
Fiber-filled diet. Some current research states that increasing fiber-rich food intake may help in weight loss since it helps in the digestion process and makes the individual feel much fuller for a relatively longer period of time.
Still, sudden increase of fiber in the diet may result to bloating and gas, thus it should only be increased gradually.
Foods rich in fiber are apples, lima beans, bran flakes, turnip green, pears and whole grains like wheat breads and pasta.
Drink lots of water. Water aids in the flushing out of toxins in the body. It promotes proper kidney functioning and replaces lost fluids during day through, for example, sweating. This also makes the individual feel fuller.
This aids the metabolism and helps in burning out more calories.
Exercise. It is through exercise that additional or extra fat and calories are burned. One need not always go to the gym to be able to complete the required exercise regimen.
Simple house activities may make up for time at the gym. For example, cleaning or mopping of the floor and cleaning of windows may be accounted for burning some calories unnoticed.
Gardening and putting up of laundry may slightly help tone the arms, bending to pick-up clutter exercises the hips and simple playtime (i.e. running or simple walking around the park) may likewise help burn some calories.
Discipline. Eating sweet goodies such as chocolates and cakes are not totally forbidden for those who aim on loosing weight. Eating in moderation is the key.
One needs not totally deprive themselves of their favorite food, but they must be guided and consume foods according to the scale of the food pyramid.
The tip of the pyramid (occupying the smallest space) covers the sweets (cookies, doughnuts, soda and cakes), while the biggest part that should be on ones daily diet is that of the grain group (rice, pasta, wheat).
The market today offers various forms of weigh-reduction aiding products. What the consumer probably is not informed about is its probable side-effects, which, could be fatal if not properly administered. Below are some the common dieting schemes being offered:
1.Diet pills. Some pills states that an individual may start to see results after only several months (for some, weeks) of ingesting it.
Taking diet pills have several side effects. It may be one or more of the following:
Loose stools or maybe constipation, restlessness or trembling, urinary tract disorders, dry mouth, headaches, nausea, heart , palpitations
Some rare side-effects may include:
Hallucinations, hives or rashes, numbness usually on one part or side of the body,etc
2.Surgical procedures. Some individuals may go through the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or the vertical banded gastroplasty. These procedures are usually performed on individuals with morbid obesity that failed at medically restricted diets or has serious medical problems that may be reduced with weight loss.
Still, the procedure poses great risks on the part of the individual concerned. Probable side effects may include the following:
Lung blood clots, partial collapse of the lung/s, post-operative pneumonia, wound infection, hair loss, ulcers, micronutrient deficiencies, gallstones, abdominal abscesses,
An individual who rapidly looses weight should be wary and has to seek medical help immediately. This may be due to several health conditions that can be fate of left untreated.
Some causes of rapid-weight lose can be the following:
Bulimia or anorexia nervosa, some form of cancer, may be symptom of some underlying disease
Still, it is best to stick to the natural ways of reducing weight if one wants to reduce fat, since this is what Mother Nature has intended for, and how we are built for.
About the Author: Dr Nathalie Fiset is a family doctor and a certified hypnotherapist. For more information go to: http://www.reachyouridealweight.com www.aperfectharmony.com or www.a-1hypnosis.com
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