Wednesday, August 6, 2008

4 Most Effective Diet Secrets

When it comes down to dieting and weight loss, there are many different options. People undergo different types of diets and they commit themselves to different exercise regimens. So it’s easy to say that different things work for different people. But are there any key dieting factors which prove effective for everyone? The answer is “yes.”

One proven way towards weight loss is to consume more protein. Recent studies show that women who consumed highest levels of protein (approximately 110 grams daily) maintained a 14 pound weight loss for more than a year; while women whose protein levels were around 72 grams daily, only experienced a 7 ½ pound weight loss during the same time period. Another proven way towards weight loss is to consume 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. Not only does this type of a diet encourage overall health, but it also stops the extra pounds from sneaking up on you. Since fruit and vegetables are high in fiber and in water, they keep you feeling full longer and discourage you from eating a plethora of fattening junk food.

Exercise is yet another proven weight loss secret. If you want to lose weight or maintain your current figure, you should attempt to exercise for at least thirty minutes each day. People who exercise at least thirty minutes daily are more than twice as likely to keep unwanted pounds off. Also when you exercise you build muscle and muscle helps you burn calories faster (muscle even burns calories while you are sleeping). And last but not least, eating out less often will help you shed those extra pounds. Many times when you go out to eat, you end up consuming 1000 + calories unknowingly. That is why it is always best to eat at home, this way you know the exact amount of calories that you are consuming. These are 4 of the most effective diet secrets!

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