Have you ever stopped to think that those “Lose 30 pounds in 5 Days Diets” are causing more harm then they are good? Have you ever tried one and it ended in failure and disappointment? Have you ever wondered why the diet industry is worth billions of dollars? The sad reality is, we are being sold gimmicks that promise the world and deliver catastrophe to our bodies.

Safe weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. While I know many of us want faster results, we have to take in consideration how long it took us to put the weight on. We have to safely allow our bodies to regulate to the new weight. When we lose weight at a rapid pace our bodies are not able to keep up and we eventually end up gaining the weight back. When we slow things down, our body can keep up therefore allowing us to keep the weight off longer.

Here are a few ways to incorporate safe and healthy practices into your life to maintain long lasting weight loss.

Drink lots of water- Many times we mistake hunger for dehydration. When you are feeling hungry, drink a glass of water first and then ask yourself if you still want to eat. In addition to this when we are adequately hydrated water acts as a natural appetite suppressant and increase our metabolism. Win-Win!

Exercise- I know this sounds crazy but exercise is going to help you lose weight. Find something you enjoy doing. If you hate the gym, don’t go. Try tennis or yoga or beach volleyball. Whatever you do, move!

Eats lots of fiber – You can find fiber in foods like veggies, fruits and whole grains. It has been said that people have lost more weigh increasing their fiber intake versus those that focus on low fat foods.

Stop looking at the scale everyday – When we look at the scale everyday and we don’t see the number we want, we stress ourselves out. When we are stressed we release a hormone called cortisol that causes us to hold on to fat. Do yourself a favor and check the scale once a week.

Be patient – I know this one is the hardest of all but we have to be patient with ourselves. Celebrate what you have lost and don’t focus on what you have left to lose. When we can keep this whole process in a positive light we are that much more poise to succeed.

So before you decide to tackle the next “lose weight fast fad”, ask yourself if you want short term or long-term success.

Jennifer Sinclair 

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