Lose That Holiday Weight: Follow These Steps
by Bob Bonham

*Learn good eating habits: Thereıs nothing wrong with splurging occasionally, as long as you are aware of what good, healthy eating truly is.

*Learn about low-fat cooking, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, and choosing more low-fat proteins than carbs. One of the reasons so many people never learn how to lose and keep off weight is that they donıt understand the concept of healthy eating habits.

*Visualize your goals: You canıt lose weight and tone up if you donıt set goals. Visualize the type of body you want to achieve, and then work on getting it. But also be realistic and patient. Donıt vow to drop 25 pounds in a month. Thatıs simply unrealistic< and dangerous.

* Only weigh yourself weekly: Weight fluctuates daily, so itıs best to only weigh yourself once a week. Youıll get a better idea of what progress youıre making.

* Be prepared for cravings : Keep healthy snacks on hand for the times when you crave fattening cheat foods. Keep fresh fruit, carrot sticks or low-fat pretzels around, and get rid of the stuff that will set you back: potato chips, ice cream, candy, etc.

* Drink lots of water: Sure, part of the weight you lose on a diet is water, but that doesnıt mean you should stop drinking H2O. Drinking eight glasses of water per day will aid in digestion, cleanse your body of toxins and make you less hungry.

Write down your progress: People trying to build muscle often write down the amount of weight they lift during each workout in order to track their progress. If youıre trying to slim down, you can also benefit from writing down your weight each week, what you ate, when youıre clothes started fitting better, etc.

Be patient: Sure, you want results. Whether youıre trying to slim down or bulk up, understand that it takes time to achieve your fitness goals. Learn to make a long-term commitment to changing your lifestyle and steer clear of quickie diets.