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5 Diet Dos and Don'ts

By: H.K. Pat


This article was authored by a non-health professional.


Posted Sunday, October 05, 2008

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Here are five no nonsense tips to lose weight. Forget all the fads and trends. These are the straight facts to lose weight and keep it that way forever.

1. DO: Eat Less

The average individual needs only about 1800 calories a day to sustain, but we consume a lot more than that. Reducing 300 to 400 calories per day could help you lose at least 5 pounds a month. But nutrition cannot be compromised. It is essential to eat nutritious food with low calories. Opt for vegetables, wholegrain and low-fat proteins that keep you full longer.

2. DON'T: Go On a Fad Diet

There are several fad diets that promise quick and easy to lose weight, but you end up gaining back more weight than you lost. Fad diets do not work in the long run. They cause nutritional imbalance and are far too rigid to follow for life.

3. DO: Exercise

You just can't get away from exercise. Simply walking briskly for 45 minutes a day, 4 to 5 times a week is enough to lose weight. If going to the gym bores you try fun alternatives like martial arts or even dancing to shed those pounds.

4. DON'T: Fall For Diet Pills

There are many diet pills available over the counter with very attractive write upside pills are not an option for an average individuals to lose weight. Most of them are not safe. Never attempt to have them without a medical advice.

5. DO: Change Your Lifestyle

Sometimes all you need to do are make changes. Avoid fried foods and desserts and replace them with fresh fruit and vegetables. Avoid cheese and reduce edible oils. Steam, roast or broil your food rather than frying it. Cut back on alcohol and remember to drink plenty of water.

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The author is a doctor and avid weight watcher. For more tips on healthy weight loss, visit his blog at http://dietingbasics.blogspot.com

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