The best way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume.
Try these three suggestions.
Eat a healthy diet. Focus on plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and choose lean sources of protein and low-fat dairy products. Limit saturated fat, found in meat and high-fat dairy products, such as cheese and butter. Include moderate amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are found in fish, nuts and certain vegetable oil.
Keep portion sizes in check. At home, reduce your portion sizes. In restaurants, share meals or eat half your meal and take the rest home for another day.
Include physical activity in your daily routine. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends moderate aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, for at least 150 minutes a week or vigorous aerobic activity, such as jogging, for at least 75 minutes a week. In addition, strength training exercises are recommended at least twice a week.
To lose excess fat and keep it from coming back, aim for slow and steady weight loss — up to 2 pounds (1 kilogram) a week. Remember to check with your physician before starting if you have any underlying medical conditions.
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Hi Bet,
The best way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume.
Try these three suggestions.
Eat a healthy diet. Focus on plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and choose lean sources of protein and low-fat dairy products. Limit saturated fat, found in meat and high-fat dairy products, such as cheese and butter. Include moderate amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that are found in fish, nuts and certain vegetable oil.
Keep portion sizes in check. At home, reduce your portion sizes. In restaurants, share meals or eat half your meal and take the rest home for another day.
Include physical activity in your daily routine. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends moderate aerobic activity, such as brisk walking, for at least 150 minutes a week or vigorous aerobic activity, such as jogging, for at least 75 minutes a week. In addition, strength training exercises are recommended at least twice a week.
To lose excess fat and keep it from coming back, aim for slow and steady weight loss — up to 2 pounds (1 kilogram) a week. Remember to check with your physician before starting if you have any underlying medical conditions.
Think of it as a lifestyle change and not a diet.
Maryann
June 16, 2015 - 9:44amThis Comment
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