by Marina Shemesh

Created on: May 22, 2009   Last Updated: June 09, 2009

Even more tips to lose weight

If you are serious about wanting to lose weight, you must remember that you did not gain that extra weight over night. Just as you have added the weight over a certain period of time, you will have to lose it the same way.

Losing weight slowly is not only healthier to your body, it is also more do-able. Looking in the mirror and feeling all depressed because you have to lose twenty pounds is not going to help you. Writing down the small steps you can take to lose weight is pro-active and can really help you to reach your ideal weight.

It is much easier to focus on a few small changes, than starting with the most severe diet that will have you binging on anything in sight within two days. Here are five tips to lose weight. They are easy to stick to and will help you to get rid of those unwanted pounds.

1. Eat breakfast.

Eating breakfast will help you to get your metabolism started in the morning, raise your blood sugars and keep you satisfied right up to lunch time. Don't have fried sausages and bacon with French fries though. A good example of a proper breakfast is two slices of whole wheat toast, a small, sugar free yoghurt and a piece of fruit. You can also have a bowl of oatmeal porridge with half a glass of milk and a few raisins as sweetener.

2. Drink water.

It often happens that we confuse thirst for hunger. Our bodies need water for a lot of functions so it is important to be well hydrated. It is really not that hard drinking 8 glasses of water if you spread it out during the day. The next time you feel hungry first go and drink a glass of water. If you are still hungry after twenty minutes, drink a cup of sugar less tea. Of course if you feel that you are going to faint, have something to eat,. But make it something healthy, like an apple.

3. No alcohol.

People who are serious about losing weight should try and avoid drinking alcohol, it is just not worth the calories. Added to that, there is no nutrional value in alcohol. The odd glass of wine is okay every once and a while after you have reached your target weight. In the meantime, stick to soda or mineral water with a slice of lemon. You can lose a lot of weight by avoiding alcohol and you will also feel more energetic and alert.

4. Plan a sweet treat.

It is really hard not eating something sweet and delicious when you try to lose weight. Sometimes you just feel that you deserve a piece of chocolate or an ice cream or a slice of cake or a muffin and in

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