Expert tips for losing excess weight

Exercise is fundamental to your body’s health. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), not only does it help you to burn fat and excess calories, but it also aids in controlling diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. You don’t need to run an obstacle course to stay in shape. You can start off with just 20 minutes a day walking on the treadmill or in your very own neighbourhood.

What you eat has a direct impact on your health and weight. Learn about the various food groups, vitamins, and minerals your body needs. There are endless healthy recipes that are designed to meet your daily nutritional needs. It’s also a good idea to set how many calories you want to consume each day. Give yourself the edge by preparing meals in advance and storing them in containers that hold the portions for each meal. A food scale, measuring cups and spoons would also come in handy.

Have a journal or use an app, such as LoseIt!, to record your daily intake of food and to keep yourself on track. If you get too busy and tend to forget to record what you’re eating, you can set alarms on your phone to remind you to log in your food and calories for each meal, preferably at every meal or snack time.

It’s tough to lose weight when everyone else is eating fast food and whatever they want. If you want to stay motivated and excited about slimming down, perhaps you can work together with someone who has the same goal. Whether it’s your significant other, family member or friend, teaming up with someone would force you to be accountable and can even bring out friendly competition that would help you to reach your goals.

A warm cup of tea can help you to feel relaxed and flush out toxins, giving you the boost you’ll need to lose weight. For example, a cup of lemon tea is recommended by dieticians to help suppress appetite between meals, regulate blood sugar levels, and boost metabolism. For best results, ditch the milk, cream and sugar.

This one is a no-brainer. A glass of cabernet sauvignon consists roughly about 150 calories, and those calories do add up pretty fast while you’re out socializing with others. Other drinks such as rum and coke, whiskey and vodka contain even higher amounts of calories.

Ever wonder why smoking makes it harder for some people to lose weight? One reason is because smoking is a sedentary activity. You miss out on having any physical activity if you use your free time, eg, during lunch breaks and after work to smoke.