Dropping a Dress Size Henderson NC

Studies show that losing ten percent of your weight can have immense health benefits. For many, that ten percent is equal to a dress size (or two). If health is your goal, you can follow these steps and be on your way to dropping a dress size.

1. Set a goal and write it down. Make your goal a priority. Write it down and keep the paper handy. Include the reasons for your goal on the same page, then post it on your refrigerator, bathroom mirror and any other place you might need the motivation.
2. Give up the sugary soft drinks. Regular sodas contain an average of 150 calories per twelve-ounce can. There is no nutritional value obtained with these calories.
3. Keep a food journal. Part of shrinking your size is psychological. For many, dieting is about control. By writing down every morsel you put in your mouth you force yourself to keep track of what you eat. You may be less likely to eat that bag of cookies when you have to write it down in your journal. Include what you ate, how much of it and what time you ate. If possible, include the calorie count for the food, and your reasons for eating when you did. List whether you were hungry, bored, anxious, or if it was just lunchtime so you ate.
4. Drink water every day. Fill up between meals by drinking water. The liquid also helps clean out your system and energize the digestive process. Drinking water helps you reduce constipation and rid your body of waste and toxins.
5. Add exercise to your routine. If you do not exercise, start by working in at least three, thirty-minute sessions per week. If you already have an exercise routine, but you’ve stalled on your weight loss, add an additional day or session of exercise. Shake things up by adding a new activity such as biking, swimming or playing tennis....

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Author: Deirdre Gordon