Are There Really Any Secrets to Losing Weight?

Are you one of those thousands who have tried every diet or trick there is that should help you get rid of those extra pounds?  Have you actually lost weight with some of those and felt so good about yourself and then it begins to happen? One day you get up, put on your favorite jeans, that you bought after losing your weight,  and find your jeans have shrunk.   You step on the scales and you notice the dial is creeping up the scale.   You  worked so hard getting to your goal weight and now you find yourself inching back up the scale.  You feel so frustrated, so discouraged and wonder what’s the use.

After seeing so many people feeling the frustration and discouragement  of failed diets that are being touted by the
so -called diet gurus,  I decided to share the 7 secrets to losing weight  that I found which has substantial evidence that it does work.

Here are the Seven Big Secrets to Losing Weight that I found.

First SECRET: Having a plan that is sustainable and works quickly

Let’s face it, we all want to look better and feel better but life simply gets in the way. If you are trying to follow a program that is complex, expensive and time consuming, the chances of you sticking with it is very low.
And if you’re feeling tired, deprived, hungry and irritable how are you supposed to continue on living a normal life much less get the exercise you need? You want a plan that is so easy that you’ll forget you’re even on a plan.
Another key to sustaining a weight control program over time, is to remember that strategy is stronger than willpower.

Here’s what to look for in a program that is sustainable over the long term.

– has to take very little time to do
– has to be simple
– has to be affordable
– has to give you quick results at the start
– has to be fun and tasty!

Here are some Important points:
– tiny changes over time create big results
– moderation is the ultimate goal for long term results
– needs to be balanced, healthy and safe

Second SECRET : Eat 5 Meals spaced evenly during the day. 3 meals 2 snacks

Here are the benefits of eating 5 meals a day.
– Keeps your blood sugar stable – no spikes and crashes
– Keeps your appetite in check
– Gives you steady energy
– Boosts metabolism
– Improves your mood
– Allows to graze instead of gorge
– Can improve your chances of getting the proper amount
of nutrients per day

Third SECRET:  Eat foods that have the amino acid Leucine in it to retain muscle

Research has  found that Leucine is best absorbed when it is formulated in a carbohydrate/protein/leucine combination.

Here are some reasons to include leucine in the diet.

• Leucine is an essential amino acid that our bodies don’t produce
• Helps maintain lean muscle mass by stimulating muscle protein synthesis
• Works best with a mix of carbohydrates/protein/leucine
• Is easiest to get when it comes as part of a weight control program

Fourth SECRET: Eat Low to moderate glycemic index carbs

Which carbs to avoid:

The most fattening carbs are the ones that have the greatest effect on our blood sugar and insulin levels.

These are the concentrated sources of carbohydrates, and particularly those that we can digest quickly:

Anything made of refined flour (bread, cereals , and pasta), liquid carbohydrates (beers, fruit juices, and sodas), and starches (potatoes, rice, and corn). The very worst carbs for us, almost assuredly, are indeed sugars – sucrose (table sugar) and high-fructose corn syrup in particular.

Here are some examples of healthy carbs to choose:
Apples, black beans, broccoli, cabbage,
carrots, celery, cherries, chickpeas, cucumbers,
grapefruits, green peas, lentils, lettuce, lima
beans, mushrooms, onions, pears, peaches,
peppers, plums, oatmeal, oranges, snow peas,
spinach, strawberries, sweet potatoes, and wild rice.

Try to choose carbs with a glycemic level under 80. These foods can give your body enough all-day energy without causing an insulin surge that may store excess body fat.

Fifth SECRET:  Eat foods full of Fiber and Protein

Protein is also responsible for the rebuilding of cells and tissues. Exercise can break down muscle tissues so you’ll want to have enough protein to ensure you’re not sluggish the day after your much needed exercise.

Benefits of Protein:

•  Vital for maintaining muscle tissue and regulating metabolism
•  Helps you feel fuller longer
•  Helps you maintain muscle
• Raises resting metabolism
•  Most difficult to store as body fat
•  Your body doesn’t require as much insulin to metabolize calories
•  Gives you a steadier energy throughout the day

You’ll also find, because protein doesn’t require the body to produce as much insulin to metabolize it, that you have a steady blood sugar level which can result in a steady energy level throughout the day.

Next you’ll want to ensure every meal has a healthy amount of fiber.

Here are the benefits of fiber:

• Slows down the release of glucose which reduces insulin levels and reduces fat storage.
• Prevents your body from burning your energy stores too quickly.
• Increases the speed of your food through digestive system so you’ll absorb less calories and fat.
• Leaves you full so you end up eating less at every meal.
• Hauls out the body’s trash and toxins.
• Reduces inflammation due to sludgy bile.
• Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke hypertension, diabetes and a host of other diseases.

Sixth SECRET:  Proper hydration

 

The effects of water on weight may not be fully appreciated or even understood but it’s proven that being well hydrated promotes weight loss.

Here’s how to know if you’re dehydrated.

You can usually tell if you’re dehydrated by your level of water retention. When you make a fist, does your skin get tight? Can you clearly see where your rings are worn? If you answered yes, then you probably need to drink more water. 10 to 12 glasses of water per day is recommended.

Here are some of the benefits of hydration:

• Helps you reduce bloating
• Helps you flush out toxins
• Allows your body to release excess water when you’re hydrated
• Can fill you up
• You’ll burn more calories
• You have better digestion
• Prevents you from eating as much during your next meal or snack
• Sometimes you think you’re hungry when you are actually thirsty
• Helps your nutrients get to the cells via your blood stream
• If your kidneys have enough water the liver can focus on metabolizing fat

Seventh SECRET:  Do simple exercises 25 minutes a day 5 days a week

      

It’s no secret that you need to get your body moving in order to speed up the fat burn. The hardest part of any workout is simply starting, but once you’ve started it feels great.

The challenge for most people is usually time. Unfortunately in our hectic lifestyle it’s incredibly easy to let days and even weeks go by without doing much or any exercise. We drive to work, we sit at desks and we drive home. If the weather is bad we stay indoors.

Here are some simple tips to fit exercise into your life:

• Use a pedometer to measure your steps.
• Set a goal to do 10,000 steps a day.
• Do basic exercises in your desk chair several times a day
• Walk to work or the store
• Do squats or something while you’re watching TV
• Put your laptop on a table and stand up when using Facebook
• Key is to have fun
• Find exercises or activity that you do because you love it, not because you’re trying to exercise
• Don’t let your muscles rest
• Higher intensity for short period
• Target more muscle groups
• Balanced
• More reps

After discovering the 7 big secrets to losing weight, you are most likely asking yourself this question.  Where do I start to get into action and begin shedding some inches?  I have found that the simplest way to get going is to follow a proven program that has everything in place.

As I mentioned earlier you want a program that has these points:

•  Has to take very little time to do
•  Has to be simple
•  Has to be affordable
•  Has to give you quick results at the start
•  Has to be fun and tasty!

After reviewing a wide range of programs, I chose one created by a company from Pleasanton California.  I also preferred this program because it fit all of the criteria outlined for an effective weight control program  in the 7 big secrets.

I also found it to be a healthy and safe way to get rid of the extra pounds that I had put on. I didn’t go hungry during the day and I had sustained energy throughout the day. I absolutely loved the support with this program that provided me with tips, expert advice, recipes and exercises.

It doesn’t matter if you want to lose 10, 50 or 150 pounds, this   program is designed to help you do that and achieve the healthier life you deserve.