SECRETS OF SUCCESS ARE NO SECRETHave you ever noticed that the “secrets of success” featured in magazines and books are rarely secrets at all? Most of the time, they’re common sense strategies that anyone can use to achieve a goal. I’m often asked for “diet secrets” or “tips” for losing weight. And while we all want to discover the newest miracle cure, I inevitably return to the basics because I know they work. Here are two simple strategies you can begin using today to help you lose weight and improve your health. While they’re no secret, they definitely work! Become Less EfficientWe live in a time where we’re busier—yet less active—than ever. I recently read that the average American woman in 1950 burned more than twice as many calories a day as women today. Even though women in the fifties rarely set foot in a gym or attended Pilates classes, they moved more. And we can, too. The less “efficient” we are physically, the healthier we’re likely to become. Rather than circling the parking lot, park in the first spot you see and walk those extra steps. Instead of loading up an armful of laundry as you head upstairs, make two trips. You’d be surprised how such seemingly insignificant changes can, over time, add up to substantial increases in our overall activity levels. Eat ConsciouslyHow many calories, carbohydrates and grams of fat did you consume yesterday? Many people who believe they’re eating a healthful diet are shocked to discover what’s in the foods they thought were so good for them. That’s why learning to read food labels is essential for controlling your weight. Also pay attention to portion sizes. Some restaurant entrees contain more calories than your body needs for an entire day. For one week, keep a daily list of everything you eat and the nutritional values for each item. In just seven days, you’ll solve the mystery as to where those excess calories and fat grams are coming from. We each have the power to improve our health—and our lives. The decisions we make and the actions we take—or don’t take—generate the results we get. Posted : 08/08/2012
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