Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss & Healthy Eating

Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss & Healthy Eating

Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss & Healthy Eating.

I won’t insult your intelligence.

You know how important it is to maintain a healthy weight, heck you have probably considered a total detox program before.

Losing weight can be good for your health as well as your state of mind for many reasons. The problem is the task of losing weight can allude even the most committed person.

Several obstacles could get you off track, but these obstacles are not unbeatable.

The only thing that is standing in your way is a little knowledge, which I will share in this Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss & Healthy Eating.

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One important aspect to understand about weight loss is it is not a simple plan but rather an entire lifestyle change.

This is perhaps one of the grossest misunderstandings regarding weight loss.

Many people assume that losing weight is the end-goal, but it is the result of changing your lifestyle.

You should understand that those who attempt to simply lose weight without changing their lifestyle usually end up gaining weight again.

This is why only 5 percent of the people dieting in the United States manage to keep the weight off permanently.

To put things into perspective, losing weight without changing your lifestyle is akin to throwing away a beer bottle without dealing with the alcoholism.

There are several obstacles that you have to deal when you attempt to lose weight, and it is better for you to know them so that you steer clear of them.

One obstacle is those get-thin quick schemes.

I have seen several programs that promise incredible weight loss results, and you have probably seen a few, too. These schemes are meant to take advantage of people who believe that there is nothing more to losing weight than, well, losing weight.

People are lured into the idea of losing weight in a matter of weeks, which may be effective, but it usually falters in the long run.

Again, this deals with not addressing the weight-gain lifestyle that caused one to be overweight in the first place.

It should be noted that bad or less-than-true advertisements also play a role in many failed weight loss attempts.

This is mostly due to the fact that some companies perpetuate misinformation.

The FTC reported that many commercials for weight-loss programs exaggerate results on a regular basis, making people think that losing weight can be achieved quickly. They might also insinuate that a person did not lose weight because he or she did not stick with the program.

We need a varied amount of the different food groups to stay fit & healthy

You have probably heard someone say that you need to burn off those extra calories.

You might have even been exposed to numerous machines or smart technology showing you how many calories you have burned in a day.

This might cause you to think that calories are the cause of your weight issues.

In essence, they are, but that is mostly because there is an abundance of unused calories in the body.

The key here is to not only consume the amount of calories that you need; it is also imperative that you do not consume empty calories. Empty calories do not cause the unit of energy to be empty, but it is not accompanied with all the other ingredients the body needs to function, like healthy carbs, proteins, fats, and other nutrients.

Empty calories are everywhere.

You can even find them at your local fast-food restaurant. You should say goodbye and good-riddance to all those foods that provide you with empty calories.

Carbs are one of the most maligned ingredients when it comes to dieting.

Carbohydrates come in many forms, such as starches, sugars, and fibers. These little guys are considered one of the 3 macronutrients that the body needs for energy.

In other words, they are completely necessary.

You can find these macronutrients in everything from fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. It should be noted that there are four calories in every gram of carbohydrates. Experts recommend that carbohydrates should make up about 45 to 65 percent of the entire amount of calories that you need. This usually amounts to about 135 grams.

Carbohydrates help power the central nervous system while preventing the body from using protein as its only source of energy and helping the body use fat properly.

Sadly, there is an enemy out there passing as a regular carbohydrate.

These impostors are processed carbohydrates or sugars. What you get from these guys is sugar or starches without minerals, vitamins, or fibers. Processed carbohydrates are also empty calories, and they are one of the culprits that cause weight gain.

All you have to do is eliminate processed foods and food products that have refined sugar. This does not mean that you have to give up sugar completely; just choose healthier options.

Proteins are biomolecules that are quite sizable and sometimes called macromolecules.

These biomolecules contain the residue of long-chained amino acids and perform all kinds of functions in the body that are absolutely necessary, such as DNA replication and functioning.

Proteins also help the body respond to stimulation, like your senses.

The biomolecules are essential in the transportation of other molecules from one location in the body to where a particular molecule is needed.

You will find 4 calories packed in every gram of protein, and one can find proteins sources like meats and dairy products.

Having a proper protein diet helps boost your metabolism and energy consumption. This is why it is important that your calorie intake is made up of about 30 percent of protein.

We all know by now that fats are an essential part of our diets, and even many popular diets maintain that we shouldn’t cut out a the “good fat” from what we eat.

You might think that talking about fats is necessary to help you lose weight, but it is important to understand how fat works in the body.

Again, it isn’t about cutting fats out but rather correcting the intake and ensuring that the fats you are eating are healthful ones.

Sure, the whopper is that fat contains 9 calories per gram, which is the reason many dietitians fear fat, but there is nothing to fear as long as you stay away from empty calories. Empty calories (regarding fat) comes from artificial trans fats, and you really need to know where those are coming from to avoid them.

Of course, you probably already guessed where some harmful fats come from. If you thought overly processed foods, certain refined oils and the like, you are right. Staying away from all those foods and switching to healthier options is the way to go.

The switch should include foods like:

It should be noted that all that fat that has been maligned in some diets is actually necessary to burn excess fat.

As you can see, it is not so much about cutting these ingredients from your diet but rather ensuring they are coming from sources that have not been processed and still contain all the goodies, like nutrients or minerals.

What you are going to notice is that you are going to be eating differently by making some of these changes. You might start eating more vegetables, fruits, and nuts rather than huge meals that only include meat. You might also start having meat as a side dish rather than the main dish, but most importantly, you will be staying away from processed foods.

Exercise and weight loss has been promoted as the key to weight loss, but it is just one part. You might have heard that you need to do hardcore exercise routines to lose excess weight, but this is not necessary.

Changing where you get your calories from and how is already helping you lose weight, meaning that your exercise routine does not have to be too strenuous.

Remember that you will not get the best results if you just exercise for 30 minutes a day, and flop yourself on the couch the rest of the day.

Remember, it is about changing your lifestyle into an active one.

This does not mean that you have to get into hardcore sports or jump off mountains; just become more active.

Exercising for 30 minutes is fine, but integrate more exercises throughout the day in other ways. You can do this by simply taking more walks throughout the day.

Park further away from your destination.

Try taking the stairs when you can take the elevators.

Walk to the store instead of driving.

It is important to set goals to ensure that you are staying on track. The key here is to burn more calories than you are consuming per day, but that is easy to do as long as you maintain a normal active lifestyle. You need to exercise about 3 to 5 hours a day to burn more calories than you are consuming.

You can track the amount of calories easily nowadays using smart technology (mentioned earlier) like smart watches, or download a free app on your phone.

You are probably wondering if you really have to say goodbye to all the meals you love, but the truth is you do not (as long as you know what to choose).

You can still enjoy a juicy burger sometimes; just try to use bison, which is leaner and denser in nutrients than beef.

Ensure that the bison meat comes from a trusted source and comes from grass-fed buffalo and stay away where possible to intensively farmed meat…the stuff that is pumped with antibiotics.

The bread you use for the bun should not be processed incorrectly; so try to eat bread made from sprouted grains. You can also opt to make your own bread using healthful sugars that are good for you not to mention fun and can even reduce the stress of daily life!

You can still have a chocolate bar, but ensure that the chocolate is made from raw cacao and a natural sweetener. You might even find some healthy treats at your local health food store (but look at all the ingredients).

I think you get the idea!

It is more about substituting the bad things you love with what you should have been eating all along.

You were meant to eat good food; you just need to make sure you opt for the healthy alternative–not the overly processed version.

It is about letting go of those weight-gaining habits and introducing healthy-weight ones.

This guide is meant to show you what you can achieve by having the right mindset.

There are a whole raft of amazing benefits that come from choosing to eat healthily and exercising when possible. These include but are not limited to:

• Looking amazing
• Feeling fantastic
• Help you to organize your life more efficiently, (via planning out meals & taking control of your life)

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We also take pride with the readers we have as our friends, because we know that by making it all the way down to the end, you are super committed and ready to improve your life

So go out there and start becoming all you can be!

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