Category: WEIGHT LOSS

In today’s world, body image is one of the most heavily advertised aspects in the media: it’s in movies, magazines, television, music, and books. Because of this strong emphasis on looking slim, strong and, therefore, sexy, everyone seeks to look skinny. Although many claims they simply “aren’t the body type,” if you are overweight there are several ways in which you can adjust your lifestyle to help you keep a thin and healthy body. With pressure from diets, pills, and peers, it’s easy to forget that physical fitness starts at the very core of your habits. By making adjustments, you can be well on your way to obtaining that great body.

Tip One: Manage Stress

It’s almost impossible to avoid stress. Whether it’s from long work hours, family or social interaction, many people forget to simply take a breath. By allowing stress to continuously build, it can eventually cause physical problems, including back, neck and shoulder problems; sluggishness, lethargy and depression; and weight gain.

Take roughly 10 minutes out of the day to meditate. Try breathing exercises, yoga or Pilates, which can all help to remove a good portion of anxiety from the stressful day; if you’re unhappy, your body will show it.

Tip Two: Balance the Food Groups

A common misconception among dieters is that removing entire food groups from the diet — and complex carbohydrates, in particular — can help you remain fit and healthy, but it’s actually dangerous. Each food group plays a vital role in the body; getting your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, carbs, and protein is important to staying thin. Instead, minimize the amount of saturated fat (butter, cheese, red meat, etc.) and refined sugars you put into your body.

Tip Three: Regular Exercise

It’s important to have a routine fitness schedule that can be easily managed. Getting involved in physical activities such as jogging, sports or weightlifting is vital in maintaining a thin body. Not only that but when you exercise regularly, your body’s metabolism remains relatively fast, digesting food more quickly and preventing fat from accumulating.