How to lose that extra kilo before the year ends

We spend so much on weight loss products and programmes, yet cases of people being overweight and obese are still on the rise. With all the weight loss options available in the market, how can you really know the right one that will help you lose weight safely and keep it off for good? Here are few suggestions:

Eat widely: When it comes to your nutrition, try to avoid weight loss programmes that require you to entirely eliminate some certain food categories. Don’t be restricted to certain food groups and depend only on strict dieting because this can actually cause your body to miss out on important nutrients.

Don’t stop exercising: Exercise not only helps you lose weight and keep it off completely, it is also an excellent way to counteract emotional eating habit which is otherwise unhealthy, boost your brain power while still improving your mood.

Monitor yourself: Extensive research on weight loss shows people who are conscious of their body will always keep track of how they eat and exercise.

Such people can lose weight more significantly than those who don’t. This is to say an ideal weight loss journey will require you to monitor yourself from time to time either to make sure you are in your ideal weight, see the progress you are making if you are doing something to lose some kilos and make effective change when we need be.

Be flexible: A weight loss programme that requires you to stick to a certain exercise plan or rigid diet will simply set you up for failure. Opt for programmes that consider your physical activity and food preferences.

If you are thinking of long term success, you need to adopt a lifestyle and behavioural changes that you can keep and live with instead of rushing for things that cannot sustain you. Your success will be based on the small changes and things you do every day.

Think safety: Many women jump into weight loss programmes without considering any safety measures. Any effective weight loss programme will either require or encourage you to consult a professional before you start. The job of such experts is to evaluate your health status or do any necessary tests before you start while offering any special advice or precautions.

Choose programmes from credentialed providers such as certified and registered health coaches, dietitians, counsellors and fitness professionals and stay away from anything that promise you a quick fix solution. These can either be certain supplements, pills, special foods or weight loss gadgets. Remember easy come easy go.