From Fat to Fit

by Sri N
(India)

It is natural for women to be figure consious. Every woman wants to be fit from the fat syndrome. It is quite easy to look fit if you are fat. In a world that is so appearance orientated, it is essential to have a figure that society accepts and that which you yourself are proud of.

Just follow the tips mentioned below:

1. To succeed in anything one must have the desire to lose weight. It must not be a wish, or a half-fancy. It must be a burning desire that encompasses your soul, hear and mind. Thoughts are the most powerful thing you can create. All great achievements stem from an equally powerful thought. Consuming thoughts will get you through periods of trial and temporary failure, so you eventually reach your goals. But with thoughts must come action.

2. Though it might seem counter-active to the whole process, snacking once every three hours will reduce tenfold the likelihood that you will gain weight. Try eating an apple or perhaps a slice of cheese to maintain blood sugar levels and to practise portion control.

3. Drinking water is very important if you want to stop being fat. Being properly hydrated maintains a sense of well-being, which will allow you to stay motivated. Drinking water consistently will mean you won't become thirsty. This is dangerous as thirst can be mistaken more often than not as hunger. Replacing soft drinks with water will reduce your calorie intake dramatically.

4. The dreaded component of losing weight perhaps, but also one of the most effective. Cycling a bike, for instance, increases your metabolism which in turn will allow you to burn more calories. Of course you need energy to cycle a bike so try eating high protein rich foods like meats. This is the one big failure of the Atkins diet, where you are encouraged to abstain from protein. How then will you have the energy to increase your metabolism?

Ever hear the phrase ''your eyes are as big as your belly?'' If you can begin to recognise what is a normal serving then you can control your food intake. Some people don't know that sometimes they are consuming more than three times the recommended serving.