The best way to lose weight - Change diet & Exercise more
Studies show that people are more likely to lose weight when they change what they eat AND increase how much they exercise. This often means changing some habits. Here are some ways you can get started. Make a list (keep a diary) each day of what you eat and how active you are.
- Think of things that make you go off your diet. For instance, some people are tempted when there are a lot of snacks around the house. Once you know what makes you go off your diet, plan ways to avoid them. One way may be by keeping snacks where you are less likely to see them.
- Prepare healthy meals at home rather than going to restaurants.
- Treat yourself when you are extra active or say no to high-calorie foods (such as rich desserts). Your treat might be going to a movie, buying a CD, or calling a good friend.
- Set goals that you can reach. For instance, your goal may be to lose 1 pound a week rather than 25 pounds in a month.
- Find ways to keep active. This may be using the stairs rather than taking the elevator, or doing stretches or other exercises while you watch TV.
- Ask your friends, family, and co-workers for help as you lose weight. Let them know how they can help such as by putting away tempting snacks or going on walks with you.
- Think about joining a weight loss support group in your town.