Ten Tips to Help You Lose Weight

Summer is fast approaching and in addition to swimsuit season, it’s also a common time for significant events such as reunions, weddings, vacations, etc. These occasions often make people think about their weight and motivate them to lose those extra pounds.

Here are ten tips to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

1. DO NOT Miss Breakfast: Jump start your metabolism by eating first thing in the morning. If you skip breakfast, you will tend to eat more calories later in the day.

2. Have a support system. You will be more successful in your weight loss efforts if you have a support system. This is crucial to your success.

3. Make sure you are working with a professional to help you reach your weight loss goals successfully and safely.

4. Avoid relying on meal replacement bars/shakes: Actual food is always best. Only use meal replacement bars or shakes as a back-up because bars contain a lot of sugar and are high in fat. Shakes lack the fiber your body needs.

5. READ supplement labels carefully: Don’t believe everything you read on the label of a supplement. The supplement industry is largely unregulated. Do some research and don’t trust every claim you read. It helps to have a professional there to help you sort through all the information out there.

6. Make sure you consume ENOUGH calories for your activity level: Be sure to eat enough calories to fuel your activity level, but not too much where you can’t burn it off. Starving yourself will not only hinder your efforts, but leave you even more tired and stressed.

7. Set realistic goals. A healthy weight loss is gradual, but maintainable. Give yourself enough time to lose weight slowly so that you can remain healthy and energetic.

8. Make sure to drink enough water: Dehydration is never good. Be sure to drink before, during and after your workouts. Your skin will thank you for it.

9. Avoid Fad Diets: Yes, their claims are tempting, but do they really work? Always ask yourself, “Can I do this for the rest of my life?”

10. Avoid eating too much protein and not enough carbs: Complex carbs are important for muscle growth and provide your body with energy. You need a balanced diet; don’t omit any one food group.

Total Nutrition Technology can help you reach your weight loss goals and offers a 12-week weight loss program. Call (704) 549-9550.