Moving toward Weight Loss

Overview

Billions of dollars in diet aids and diet supplements; billions of dollars in weight related medical expenses. It adds up to 1.6 billion people overweight or obese. Diets, fasting and severe calorie restrictions are often the go-to solution for the person struggling to lose the weight. But it need not be so painful. A few simple changes in lifestyle, eating habits and activity level is enough to get the scales moving in the right direction.

Walk it Off

Cheap, easy and available to nearly everyone considering a weight loss program; walking requires no special equipment, gym membership or major commitment in contract or time. Walking can be the brisk trip around the shopping mall early in the day, a sunny stride in the local park or a hike into the natural beauty of hill and dale.
A Walk a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Studies indicate that walker have a lower incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other killer diseases. Walkers tend to live longer and get mental health and spiritual boosts. Research indicates that walking can add years to your life, and life to your years. Adults in their 50s and 60s are 35% less likely to die in the next 8 years if they walk than if they are sedentary.

30 minutes to a thinner you

Medical research out of Brigham Young University indicates that in just 30 minutes of cardio activity a day (like walking) over the course of just 6 weeks is enough to significantly reduce the incidents of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Power Couple

Coupling 30 minutes of cardio with small frequent healthy meals is enough to start the weight loss rolling. Five to six meals, with a mix of lean protein, vegetables and healthy carbohydrates, and healthy fats is an effective choice for coupling the walking into the powerful weight loss duo.

Do it for Life

Diets are quick fixes, but the benefits are not lasting. Making small but significant changes in eating habits, portion size and activity levels are for the long range benefit. Sustainable and consistent weight loss is more likely by making the change in lifestyle.

Conclusion

Successful weight loss is not rocket science, nor does it need to be pain and suffering. A few simple changes like:
? Eating more often - small healthy meals 5-6 times a day
? Eating the right portion size is essential - weigh it
? Calorie comprehension is essential - they are not all alike
? Healthy, consistent physical activity is essential

Eat often, eat right and the pounds will seem to effortlessly disappear.

Matt is a fat loss authority and author of The Burrito Diet, the diet plan that helped him lose 80 pounds in only 8 months and maintain his weight for over 4 years. Matt conquered his life-long struggle with his weight through the power of the burrito - find out more about his amazing story at http://burritodiet.com