Slimmer in 2009
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Its 2009, and if youre like millions of Americans, or for that matter, one of many around the globe, youve resolved to lose a few extra pounds this year. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, over 400 million people are classified as obese. The problem with this term, is that its an arbitrary label for someone over a specific value that a doctor determines is an ideal weight.
Prior to leaving to Korea, I weighed in at 215 pounds. According to most documents, 205 was my maximum weight mark. The weight of 215 put me into the obese category. I will admit, I was a bit heavy, but obese was not a word that I would have used to describe me.
However, while in Korea, I went from 215 down to a low point weight of 185 – something I hadnt weighed since high school. Looking at me now, the weight of 185 is way too low, and Ive started a process of gaining a little extra to put me back up to the 195 margin. But how did I lose 30 pounds in six months? It was easy.
I didnt try.
Losing weight and maintaining it isnt about dieting, its about changing your lifestyle. Experts have all sorts of ideas how you can lose weight, but few give you something practical. So heres the real deal. Heres something that works and is easy to do. If you follow this plan, youll lose weight.
First, you have to want to lose weight. I mean, you have to really want to do this. It isnt easy and it isnt fast.
Second, you need to stop counting calories. It really serves no purpose. Most diet planners turn in to dictators when figuring out what you can and cannot eat in order to lose weight. In the long run, it really doesnt matter. There are, however, a few things that do make a difference. You have to eat less. That means no snacking and no large portions. It also means no booze. Its the last one that really gets you.
Alcohol packs on the pounds for two reasons. First, it disengages the fullness reflex, thus making you want to eat more, since your body no longer believes it is satiated. Secondly, it is nothing more than liquid calories that are going to be dialed into your gut.
The last ingredient to lose weight is exercise. Walk at a brisk pace for an hour or two around five days each week. This will put you at walking about 6 to 8 miles a day and burning enough calories and fat to make a difference. Aerobic exercise is great, but in the long run, only aids a little in the so called battle of the bulge.
In summation life is grand and dont go overboard with anything in particular. Experience life to its fullest, but limit its excesses.
Music by Kevin MacLeod, used with permission
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