It is harder to lose weight for women than it is for men. Men have higher metabolic rate and burn more calories, they can build muscles much easier - muscle building contributes to burning fat. Another thing is when women age hormonal changes take place and this along with wrong diet and lack of exercise contributes to weight gain. Taking all of these into consideration women should pay more attention to their lifestyle, to what they eat and how they exercise. Some weight loss tips for women:
1. Set realistic weight loss goals. Engage your family; tell them that you are going to lose weight and ask them for support.2. Whenever possible buy organic food to avoid the consumption of estrogen containing herbicides and pesticides. Use glass water bottles and avoid wrapping fatty food in plastic. This will help to reduce the extra estrogen entering your body that can cause hormonal dis-balances and result in weight gain.
3. Keep a weight loss diary and document everything you eat during the day. It is easy to forget those small chocolate bars eaten throughout the day or not to consider the heavy salad dressings. However they are the major contributors to your daily caloric intake. Keeping the diary will help you identify your eating patterns and take appropriate actions.
4. Do not weigh yourself every day. This is a surefire way to get discouraged and quit. Place your scale in a place where you cannot access it easily and weigh yourself once a week at the same time and in the same clothes. Write down your weekly weight in the weight loss diary to keep track of your progress.
5. Buy a vegetarian cookbook that features low calorie dishes to start using an array of vegetables in cooking. Try to eat vegetables of different vibrant colors. Vegetables are low in calories; they are filling and are loaded with anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and enzymes. They will help you lose weight and improve your health at the same time.
6. Do not cut any important macronutrients from your diet. Instead eat a balanced diet and choose the healthier alternatives within each group.
7. Use a smaller plate! This can help you decrease your portion size.
8. Start exercising regularly. You should exercise at least 3-4 times a week. Make sure to do aerobic exercises, weight training and stretching.
Before you leave, Know how she lost 36 pounds in just months!
Just stay consistent!
Reference: Lynn Alex
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