GETTING STARTED
Change your lifestyle.
Eat in such a way as to reduce calories, but not leave you feeling hungry. This should include foods that you know, like, and can afford, so that you can maintain eating like this long term.
Do regular physical activity.
This includes working the large muscle groups. Muscle is metabolically very active, and even when you are at rest, you will continue to burn calories.
Have breakfast.
Get your metabolism going after a night of rest.
PlanPlan your meals.
Foods that are rich in protein include chicken, fish, cheese, milk, eggs, and beans.
Reduce your intake of starchy staples.
Eat less rice, flour and bread, especially as you get older and less active. If you take in more than you need for energy and glycogen stores, the excess will be stored as fat.
Replace sugary drinks with more water. Increase your vegetable consumption, especially high-volume ones.
So include a salad when you can. They help to fill you up for fewer calories.
Keep a food journal.
This will help you keep track of your total food consumption and may even allow for better planning of meals.
Try green coffee bean extract.
Recent, small studies have suggested that the green coffee bean extract (must contain chlorogenic acid extract) may be useful to promote fat loss. However, nothing is ever a substitute for poor eating habits. Successful weight loss has been associated with healthier individuals, renewed confidence, the ability to participate in activities once enjoyed, and overall, taking charge of your life.