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Alternative remedy for losing weight

How can one reduce weight?
( 5 Dec 2007)

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Alternative remedy for losing weight 

There are several dietary supplements for weight loss. But their job is to aid in weight loss and their effects are probably not substantial. You can consider Papaya extract, Chromium, Pyruvate, Guarana, Cascara and Guar Gum are all known to be somewhat useful with weight loss.



But the best thing you can actually do is to diet, not in the sense that you starve yourself, but in the sense that you throw all refined food out of your diet and switch to whole grain alternatives. Brown bread instead of white bread, biscuits with added fiber, fruits instead of candy and ice cream. These are all changes that add up and make a substantial change.




These are some quick tips that you can follow:

  1. Eat in a small plate and take no more than 2 helpings
  2. In all sugary beverages and sweets use Splenda instead of sugar
  3. Do not snack between meals and keep away from fried and salty snacks.
  4. Don't recline while watching TV. Don't eat while watching TV.
  5. Get at least 5 helpings of fresh fruit and vegetables and get at least one bowl of salad with lunch or dinner. Ideally dinner.
  6. Do not eat in the two hours preceding your bed time
  7. Exercise for at least 45 minutes a day. If you cannot exercise at a stretch at least do it in 3-4 stretches of 15 minutes each.
  8. Eat lean meats and fish instead of red meat.

You will need some will power and discipline, but it's really not that hard once you get started.

answered by S E on 25 Feb 2008, 5:47:33

 

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