So, you’re ready to start your fast diet… You’re going to lose some weight. You’re mentally ready – in the zone!
It’s important that when you feel like this and ready for action that the motivation and momentum is encouraged and kept going. There’s nothing more satisfying (and necessary!) than a good start to keep your fast diet going.
How can you give your fast diet the kick start it needs? The good news is that getting a good start isn’t difficult at all- great news! Follow the following tips and you’ll soon be on your way to success…
– First, avoid drinking fizzy drinks, even the low calorie ones. Why? Well, all they do is cause you to bloat up, creating a big belly in the process. Obvious really! All that gas you’re ‘drinking’ has to go somewhere! So, achieve a pretty quick result just by ditching the bubbles… What do you drink instead?
Drink more water instead of the bubbles and this will flush out toxins, making you look and feel better. It’s recommended that you drink 6 to 8 glasses each day. Drinking water will also encourage you to eat less as it makes you feel fuller. Hot drinks could included herbal or fruit teas.
– Secondly, plan to eat more foods with good fibre levels. A successful fast diet includes whole grain foods, fruit and vegetables. Such foods make you feel full but don’t include too many calories. A quick warning – be careful with your fruit intake as fruit contains high levels of sugar. High fibre foods in your diet will mean the quicker you’ll lose weight.
It would be hard to eat too many vegetables – most people don’t eat enough. They’re great for your health for your body inside and out. Steaming is the best way of cooking your veg and raw vegetables are full of nutrients. The healthiest snacks are vegetables.
Don’t be a martyr to your diet. Treat yourself to a biscuit now and then but try and find low sugar and low fat versions in the shops – or make your own then you know what’s in them! You won’t succeed if you deprive yourself of all food pleasures.
Next, be careful that you don’t overdo snacks while you’re watching TV. This is habitual eating – usually totally unnecessary and done without thinking. It’s guaranteed that you’ll pile on the pounds without realising it! You just won’t realise how much you’re eating – you’re hardly conscious of how much food is passing your lips… Try to do something else while you’re watching TV, such as knitting, word puzzles or computer work. This will make you think about something else during the evening. Ask yourself how often a programme absorbs you enough to stop you concentrating more on what may be available in the fridge? Counteract this by giving yourself something else to do!
You’ll lose more weight if your activity levels increase and increase your heart rate. Your muscles will be pushed into action and your body will lose more weight. Start at a gentle pace – you don’t have to over do it! Use the stairs more, walk to the shop rather than drive or walk along to the next stop to catch the bus… It all helps.
Increasing your exercise levels to about 30 minutes daily will make you feel better and look better. People who exercise regularly report the positive benefits and want to keep doing more. Your body and mind will benefit from doing more exercise. Not only will your heart and muscles improve, your levels of stress will reduce.
Also try doing some resistance exercise to increase your metabolism. Wear ankle weights when you walk or jog and you’ll reap the benefits as your body shape improves. A big bonus is that after resistance exercise your muscles continue to work after you’ve stopped exercising. Great – you’re resting with a drink and you’re body’s still working!
All dieters need ongoing support with their weight loss efforts. support is available by visiting fast diet centre where you can freely access advice, information and up to date scientific research to support your progress.