subject: Losing Weight Is Easy When You Work With Your Body [print this page] If you have become overweight and wish to get slim again there is really only one way. You need to become stronger and fitter while supporting yourself with proper nutrition. There really is no other way. Dieting does not work - we know that now. As soon as you reduce your calorie intake just a little bit too far you will trigger the ancient survival mechanism that puts the brakes on fat burning and slowing your metabolism (your body's engine) even further.
So, instead of working against your body in a fruitless battle that you cannot win try the opposite approach and work with your body and you will get a pleasant surprise when you find that it really works. It will mean that you have to become stronger and fitter but surely that is easier than remaining overweight spoiling your appearance and setting yourself up for increased health risks.
First on the list is to get started on a proper exercise program that contains strength training exercise to tone up and get your muscle tissue working for you burning up more fuel (calories). As you become stronger you will find it easier to be more active and will actually want to do more and more. This will mean that your fat burning machinery becomes more efficient as well.
Keep in mind that as you become more active your nutritional needs increase as well so you will need to pay more attention to what you are eating throughout the day. Small frequent meals with a quality source of protein at each one will give you the energy so you can put some effort into your exercise program so that the changes you need to make to your body will be possible.
If you are not eating properly your energy levels are likely to be low and you will simply not feel like being active. This means your diet is actually working against you and this is not a good recipe for fat loss. Eating properly keeps food cravings at bay and keeps your metabolism running at its best as well as giving you plenty of strength and energy.
Working your muscles properly is the key to weight loss success as it will trigger higher levels of hormones that will assist you in becoming slim. Your appetite comes from high levels of the hormone insulin - the result of eating too many refined foods, sugars and carbohydrates. These foods increase cravings but your exercise program will reduce them and allow you to keep your appetite under control so you can lose weight.
Your exercise program is simply not negotiable if you truly wish for a strong, lean healthy body. It will boost your good hormones and reduce the not so good ones that hinder your progress. It will mean you are working with your body which is by far the easiest way to lose weight for the long haul. That is what we all want isn't it?
