Jan 09 2009
How to lose 2 pounds per week.
I say 2 pounds here because it is unhealthy to lose more than 2 Ibs per week. The body will lose much of its’ nutrients and water, which will weaken the body to bring side effects which are not healthy way to lose weight.
I have tried the following tips to lose weight without going on a hunger strike, and I lose a couple inches and 2 ibs! yes! It feels great to lose something in such a long time. After giving delivery to my daughter Hafsa it has been tough for me to lose the baby fat. Now with very careful steps, I am trying to get fit.
Here are the tips:
1) First thing in the morning after awaking from sleep, drink one whole glass of warm water on an empty stomach. Even better if a tspn of honey and a drop of lemon juice is mixed.
It’s okay to drink a second glass. This will balance all the juice from food eaten from previous night and prevent from acidity and gas to be formed.
2) Eata healthy meal at breakfast, but don’t restrict yourself to eat too little. Breakfast is the most essential part of one’s day and should be the biggest meal of the day to keep you energized and going for the whole day. Also, have lots of water or fruit juice too.
*avoid pop, frothy coffee or tea and juices with high amount of calories and sugars.
*Try juicing at home with fresh fruits, or just eat the fresh fruits for best results!
*Try substituing sugar with Splenda (no calorie sweetener) or non processed Brown Sugar. I love splenda. It tastes just like sugar!
3) Do not drink water or any liquid for atleast 5 minutes after finishing food. This waiting period allows the food to go down and restrains one from feeling overloaded.
*Take small sips of water.
4) Eat garlic with food. Garlic is excellent for digestion and lowering cholesterol. Although it may leave mouth with unpleasant smell. But there is mint or mouth wash for that!
5) If you have a tool or a low level chair, use it for simple exercises at home. Stand on your foot straight and place the tool in front of you. Then lift one foot and step on the tool and bring the other foot along. Try this 100 times and move it up gradually.
*This is a great leg and thigh workout without having to run on a treadmill.
6) Drink a lot of Decaffeinated Green Tea without sugar.
7) Drink 8-10 glasses of water throughout the day. Water consumtion is good for letting out toxins from body.
Eat fresh fruits and green vegetables.
9) Cook with very little oil and onions. Use low sodium salt.
10) Replace rice with barley, brown rice or brown bread. Avoid anything that contains high amount of carbohydrate.
