There is a simple way of doing things. The internet would not agree. The internet prescribes a myriad of ways towards dieting and each one of them promising the magic bullet to instant weight loss. Those with a knack for exploiting others for money always pounce on the chance to especially when weight loss is involved. It is not rare to see posters and bill boards advertising about instant weight lose by using creams and pills.
The truth always hurts. There is no such thing as instant weight loss. You have to work hard for it.
The art of dieting is simple but requires extreme discipline. Want to lose weight? It involves reduction in intake of calories and an increase in caloric expenditure. Eat less and workout some more. It is better to eat a good breakfast as the day begins and taper off the calories as the day progresses and if possible have a salad for dinner.
For instance, if you have been used to taking 4 chapatis for supper, reduce it to just 1. Cut back on the sugar. Cut back on the calories and watch out for snacks especially when you are hungry. Binge eating is your worst nightmare. The cumulative calories from a bag of crisps or a bar of chocolate taken in between meals adds a lot of weight. On that note, have regular meals. Eat breakfast at 8 am, lunch at 1 pm and supper at 6 pm or 8 pm. If you have to snack then go the healthy way; have a fruit or some nuts.
Exercise is a MUST. 15 minutes of workout every day or for 45 minutes for 3 days a week is enough to transform your body. Increased exercise also reduces your susceptibility to coronary artery disease as it increases the good cholesterol carrier called HDL (High Density Lipoprotein).
I have been dieting for the past 1 month and I have lost 6 Kgs in that month. It has not been easy since am a foodie. I love to eat and so it is a trial. I give myself 2 days break when I can indulge and enjoy all the good things. My dieting style involves reduction in calories and increase in exercise. Nothing extreme. Just a cut back on all the calories
With all that said, do not do anything extreme. There is a reason why dietitians go for 4 years in University to study about nutrition. Consult them before taking any major drastic steps. Your body requires essential nutrients and different individuals require different amounts. Get a personalized diet option from a dietitians if you want to go extreme.
