Diet Facts

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People in our society are looking for quick and fast ways of loosing weight. The unhealthy lifestyles and the eating habits are leading to more obese people. The society places more emphasis on looks and thus weight loss is the main aim for most people.

It is increasingly seen that it is not just the obese people but also the thin people who diet to control their weight. The society wants to loose weight and loose it fast. The age old method of burning the fat by working hard is no more the norm. People have no time for slow weight loss. They have no patience to wait and watch.

There are many quacks who will assure you that their pills, powders, oils, gels will help reduce weight without exercising. But people should keep in mind that individual body composition and the chemistry are different and one kind of medication will never work on all. Moreover weight should be scientifically lost with proper exercise and a nutritious diet. Dieting causes low metabolic rate and thus should be avoided.

Most people when dieting leave every kind of food thinking that less food intake will make them thinner fast. But that is the biggest myth. Leaving food will only make you fat. The body will store up the food in the form of fat to use later. It knows that the next meal will be sparse and thus it will start storing whatever it gets to utilize it later. Rapid diet can never be followed consistently. It just tires the person and leads to binging. Binging is eating food highly rich in calories to compensate for the hunger that is created due to dieting.

Cut back on calories and increase your physical activity. Overweight people are more prone to heart diseases and diabetes. Cutting back on one particular type of food will not be called a nutritious diet. The body needs all kinds of food to keep it strong. The diet should be a balanced one. Balanced diet lead to healthy appetite and a regulated weight loss.

Your daily diet should contain ample amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fiber. Make salads your daily routine. Grab a carrot or a tomato when you are hungry. Try not overeating fatty foods like weight, cakes and pizzas etc. They are ok for one day but not everyday. They are junk food that ruins your health. Drink plenty of water. At least 2 liters of water is a must everyday. Fresh fruits are must everyday. Try eating a fruit when you feel hungry. Eat lots of salads for every meal. Include fibrous food and a little carbohydrates too in your diet.

The diet control should begin gradually with lesser intake on fewer calories. This can be done by reducing the intake of food rich in calories and fat. The food intake should be regulated and monitored. Always eat when you are hungry and stop at the moment you feel you are half full. Don't ever skip meals as one may overeat later to fill the hunger.

And exercise is a must. It stimulates the body to burn the fat and keep you in tip top shape. Exercise everyday rejuvenates the body and tones the muscles in the long run, it helps you maintain good health. Bring exercise into your daily routine. Just take 5 -10 minutes from your day and do some simple exercises.

Some tips for a healthy diet:

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• Begin your day by drinking water and include at least 2 liter of water in the whole day.
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• Try a 5 to 10 minutes work out or a half an hours walk if possible in the morning.
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• Eat more salads and less of food rich in calories.
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• Don't skip any meal.
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• Carry fruits with you so that you can eat a fruit and lessen your hunger.
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• Aim at loosing gradual weight loss and not sudden weight loss. The sudden weight loss if harmful for the body and is regained immediately.
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• A healthy diet should be permanent not a burden for a week or two.
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• Beware of diet parlours as they claim big but in turn harm your system. Make proper enquiries before enrolling for any diet regime.
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• Maintain a proper good eating habit to maintain the gradual weight loss.
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• Start with small goals and try to maintain it.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.