Losing just a few pounds can help you lower your blood pressure, maintain better cholesterol levels, and reduce your risk of having to battle heart disease as time goes on. Getting support from a weight loss clinic is an effective way to jump start a new lifestyle and to maximize your weight loss success. And there are some things you can do all by yourself to compliment the effectiveness of your weight loss plan. Here are a few options to consider implementing:
Hone in on Hydration
Water is the best thing you can consume to hydrate your body, which promotes a strong metabolism and helps to flush toxins out of your system so the fat they've been stored in can safely be eliminated. Water will also help to keep you full and satisfied between meals so you're less likely to snack when you really shouldn't. Try to get in at least eight ounces of water first thing in the morning and before each meal. This should help with digestion and ensure you fill up without overeating.
Stay Virtually Connected
A great way to get support and tap into additional resources when an in-person meeting at your weight loss clinic isn't in session is to get connected to various programs online. Forums dedicated to weight loss offer separate sections for customized support – age groups, types of diet, health concerns, and fitness methods are all options you can tap into. You can also expect to find various tools online that can be used to manage and track your weight loss.
Choose from calorie tracking tools and exercise diaries, to 30-day weight loss challenges and real-time virtual support meetings. While a few online tools and resources might require a fee or membership payment in exchange for access, there are many completely free to use for as long as you'd like. Don't shy away from paid resources before checking them out because some of them offer free versions of their services, which typically come with advertisements.
Get Some "Accidental" Exercise
You can easily support your weight loss goals without any extra intentional effort on your part by implementing some "accidental" exercise into your day. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking in the furthest spot from the store when grocery shopping, and walking to run errands during lunch instead of driving are all effective ways to get some exercise without having to take any precious time out of your schedule.
If you do happen to have a little extra time on your hands, consider getting in the habit of doing something new that interests you and includes some form of physical movement such as:
These are all fun activities that don't feel like exercise, yet they get your body moving and help to burn extra calories for the day.
Invest in Helpful Gear
Making sure that you have high quality gear to lead an active and healthy lifestyle is crucial for success. If you don't have a comfortable and supportive pair of walking shoes, chances are that you won't get out and get moving nearly as often as you'd like to. Consider investing in one or all of the following:
If your budget won't allow you to invest in all the tools and accessories you'd like to help you achieve success, start by making a list of everything you want in order of importance, and buy the first thing as soon as you can. Put five percent of your income into a savings account to go toward your gear, and mark things off your list after they're purchased.
Along with help from a quality weight loss clinic, and possible a medical intervention or two, you should find these tips and tricks easy to implement into your life, and viable to stick with for many years to come. Click for more information on finding a weight loss clinic for additional help.
Share30 July 2015
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