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Thursday, January 29, 2009

CREEPING FAT


The sad truth is that unless people make lasting changes in their lifestyles and consistently choose healthful foods on a regular basis, their efforts are largely wasted. Constantly losing and gaining weight is frustrating and demoralizing and does more damage than good. Strategy for successful weight control is as follows:

ONE - INCREASE the quality and amount of food eaten while decreasing the number of calories.
TWO - INCREASE the rate at which calories are burned /increasing physical activity and muscle size. Begin by eating generous amounts of high fiber foods like whole grains, vegetables and fruits, potatoe, yams and beans. Omit as much fat and sugar from the diet as much as possible as well as refined and processed foods and snacks. These things are stuffed with calories and have negligible nutrients.

Be aware, use animal products such as meat, ice cream and cheese very sparingly. They have no fiber and are loaded with fat. This kind of eating plan, plus a brisk daily walk, a glass of water every hour will help you lose 1 to 2 pounds a week.

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