Reaching Towards The Ideal Weight For Women

For many women, reaching the ideal body weight has remained a constant but elusive goal

. In the past, there was one ideal body weight chart that we followed. Currently, with the changes that we are all going through, there are different charts available. One ideal body weight chart shows what the ideal weight must be based on the body-mass index, another chart shows the ideal weight based on the body-fat percent.

A further search will lead you to a chart with several ideal body weights depending on your body's frame - small, medium or large. This is why finding the ideal diet and the ideal exercise so difficult for the average women. But, if you are determined to keep fit and healthy, here's a list of 8 things you can do to achieve the ideal weight for women.

1. Hydrate yourself. Drink plenty of that good, refreshing water everyday. Drink at least 8 - 10 glasses. Drinking a glass of water before eating a meal will help to give you that feeling of fullness and can help to avoid overeating. Sometimes, when you think you're hungry, instead of reaching for something to eat - have a glass of water. Water also helps to keep the muscles hydrated when you are working out.

2. Make it a habit to stand up for 10 minutes every hour. Standing up will boost your metabolism resulting in more calories burned. A better alternative is to run or dance around for 10 minutes.

3. When dining, go ahead and give yourself a medium portion. Just remember not to give in to the temptation of taking the second portion. The habit of giving yourself a small portion first, then taking a second portion later may result in eating more than what you should.

4. Pick a low- calorie snack. Instead of having that yummy chocolate bar, snack on fruits, crackers or cheese. These are delicious and you'll see the difference in just a matte of days.

5. Be aware of what you are drinking. The common misconception among dieters is that they will skimp calories on what they are eating but will not count calories on what they are drinking. Cut out the sweet teas and sodas from your daily diet. If you're used to your creamy latte, request skim milk and forget the whip cream.

6. Eat six small meals a day instead of three big ones. This will help to ward off the hunger that you feel. You will also have the constant feeling of fullness so that you can avoid overeating.

7. Never, ever skip breakfast. In the past, people thought they can skip breakfast and that's okay. They do not realize that a good, healthy breakfast is what gives us fuel for the day. Many women who make it a habit to skip breakfast find that they are too hungry by mid-morning and will usually settle for what is available - donuts or chips.

8. Use a pedometer and make it a goal to walk those 10,000 steps everyday. You would not believe what an encouragement it is to see those numbers on the pedometer. Those who make it a practice to wear a pedometer daily have been challenged to keep walking. They are taking the stairs instead of the elevator. They are parking farther from the office to walk more and more.

These are small but consistent changes that you can do everyday to help you achieve the ideal weight for women.

by: Robert Mcdonough

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