WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT

Successful weight management requires perseverance and discipline. Do not expect fat that has accumulated over the years to disappear overnight. Some strategies that you should keep in mind to aid your weight management program is:
• Do not set very high goals. Target a reasonable weight loss of one kilogram per week.
• Adapt family meals to specific needs by adjusting the method of preparation and reducing consumption of fats.
• Avoid binging. If you overeat due to social pressure, adjust other meals of the day or of the next day.
• While eating outside home, select simply prepared items rather than combination dishes. Avoid fried foods, use fruit as desserts as opposed to ice-creams, puddings, etc.
• Spread food throughout the day to meet your body’s energy requirements.
• Follow a gradual approach to exercise in order to get the most benefits.
• Exercise regularly at a comfortable pace.
• Select varied exercises that you enjoy and those that fit your personality, your work schedule, and your fitness level.
• Encourage your family and friends to support you and join you in your activities. This will ensure that you stick to your program and will also prove beneficial for your family’s health.
• Any exercise program invariably hits a plateau. Do not be discouraged. Circumvent them by increasing your exercise or varying the activity.