My Top 7 Weight Loss Tips

1. START EATING
Eating regularly will boost your own natural metabolism. You need to cut calories to lose weight. But going too low delivers an adverse effect to your metabolism. When you eat less than you need for basic biological function (about 1200 calories for most women & 1500-2000 for most men), your body throws the brakes on your metabolism. It also begins to break down precious, calorie-burning muscle tissue for energy. Eat just enough so you're not hungry--a 150-calorie snack midmorning and midafternoon between three meals (about 430 calories each) will keep your metabolism humming. Women especially, think if they skip a meal it will help to lose weight this is not the case, and always make sure you eat breakfast as this will kick start your metabolism.

2. EAT MORE WHOLE FOODS
Eating more whole foods are beneficial for all round health, diets containing, vegetables, fruits ans whole grains are associated with a reduced risk of diseases such as: cardiovascular disease, many types of cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
So what's so good about healthy whole foods? For one, they're loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

3. BEING PREPARED
The first thing about being on a successful weight loss program is being prepared for all eventualities. Firstly before you start your plan go grocery shopping and get everything you need for a full week food plan inc. snacks this way you will not cheat. If you have a busy schedule prepare your food for the next day the night before and take it with you. This is how I stay on track and I also pack all my food in my six pack bag ideal for busy people

4. DRINK MORE WATER
Drinking enough water is a key element for maintaining your health and general well-being. Increasing your daily intake of water helps keep your skin looking vibrant and younger, aids digestion, improves your concentration and helps to remove toxins from your body. You should
be aiming to drink 6 glasses of water a day which may sound alot but is only 1 glass with each meal and snack.

5. STAY ACTIVE
Whether you can get to the gym or not its important to stay active so make sure you go out for a fast walk or jog if you cant get to the gym or instead of taking the lift use the stairs there are plenty of alternatives to keep active, invest in a few things you can use at home to aid you fitness i.e skipping rope.

6. CRANK UP THAT INTENSITY
The only way to burn more calories is to crank up the incline or up your intensity you wont burn fat from an idle strole on the treadmill or a slow pedal on the bike whilst reading a book, if your really pushing yourself you couldnt possibly read anything. By increasing the incline you will hit different muscles and will add some variety to your workout. Remember if your trying to lose weight you didn't join the gym to find out what celebrity did what and where, or to finish that novel you've been waiting to read, every month that gym takes money out of your bank because it helped you lose weight so if you don't maximise your time there your kidding yourself, your local library will let you sit there for an hour a day and read books and magazines and it's free......

7. FIGHT FAT WITH FIBRE
Are you looking for ways to fight fat? If so, fiber may help in your battle. Fiber is a component of the fruits, grains and vegetables that cannot be digested. There are two types — soluble and insoluble. Though different in structure, both provide great benefit to the body.
Insoluble fiber is found in edible peels of fruit, such as apples and grapes, and helps foods pass through the digestive tract. Soluble fiber is found in the soft parts of fruit and beans. It helps slow digestion and regulate absorption of some nutrients. This means fiber helps to sweep out fat before your body has the chance to absorb it. Isn’t that great? I know what you’re thinking. “I have a glass of juice with breakfast and lots of rice for lunch. That’s enough, right?” Wrong!
The more processed or refined foods are, the lower their fiber content.The fiber in whole grains, fruits and vegetables help us to feel fuller longer and cut down overall calorie intake. Also, there tend be fewer calories in higher fiber foods and fiber has been shown to assist in curbing the appetite and aiding in weight control.

Adding more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables can increase the amount of fiber in your diet but how much is enough?
Females ages 19 – 50: 25 grams
Males ages 19 – 50: 38 grams
Males ages 51 and older: 30 grams
Females ages 51 and older: 21 grams