Before losing weight, you must be well prepared: keep your fridge loaded with cooked chicken, whole grains, vegetables and sliced fresh fruit ready to eat. Without preparation, you probably eat the foods you are trying to avoid.

Do not skip breakfast and any other meals. After an overnight sleep, you need foods that feed your muscles with a good source of energy and ensure that your body burns primarily fat. During the day, you need enough energy to go about your daily business, otherwise your metabolism slows. A slower metabolism burns fewer calories.

Exercise regularly. Be consistent. The frequency of exercise is more important than the activity chosen and just as important as the duration of exercise sessions. Regular activity maintains muscle shape as you lose weight. When a muscle tissue is very active, you burn more calories.

Misinformation. You will succeed if you know how to distinguish reality from fiction. Consult a registered dietitian to find out how many calories you need, what foods are high in fats and why a diet low in carbohydrates is not the way to lose weight.

Losing weight too quickly. A rapid weight loss causes a shock to the body. This last attempt to regain weight with which it was comfortable and worked well. A slow loss of weight - a pound a week - is also standing because the body and mind have the time to accept it.

Keep a journal. Record your exercise and eating habits in a diary not to deviate from your goals. A diary also reveals the habits that lead to failure. By closely following your achievements, you stay focused on your goals.

Ask for help or support. Surround yourself with people who support you and encourage you and avoid those that do not. Join a support group or create your own group!

Set realistic goals. The goals have a stimulating effect. However, unrealistic goals, like losing 7 pounds per week is unhealthy and unattainable. Set a realistic target main and several smaller goals to achieve, like losing 25 pounds, 5 pounds at a time.

Do not reward yourself with food. Losing weight takes effort! Whenever you reach a small goals, reward yourself with no calories treats. Treat yourself to a massage, a movie or a new dress.

Think it's worth it. Be your best friend and encourage you all the time. Positive thinking increases self-esteem.

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