subject: How To Lose Fat Like A Website Developer [print this page] If you are a sedentary worker, and the most exercised parts of your body are your fingers tap dancing on keypads and the mouse - this article is for you. Website design profession is an artistic pursuit but it also involves prolonged hours at your workstation. It is not surprising that you spend multiple hours on your swivel armchair without taking a break. And if you do take breaks, they undoubtedly include Coke, caffeinated beverages, or some junk food.
Well, join the club, you are not alone. It's not uncommon to see web designers gaining pounds in less than a year into the profession. While all this takes away from your beauty, the real danger comes from the potential hazards of spiraling cholesterol levels, cardiac diseases, diabetic issues, and a number of other long-term conditions.
Putting on pounds is much easier and faster than shedding them. But if you want to lose fat, the journey is worth it. If you have the grit to work on it one step at a time without taking any extreme or painful measures, it may be a lot simpler than you think. You need to hammer in one rule for life and that is "Count your calories".
1. Calculate the number of calories you burn in one day
Depending on a number of factors including age, sex, weight, and height, calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). It is defined as the calories you burn without any effort from your side. You need to sum the BMR with the calories you burn as you go about your normal day. The sum defines the upper limit of your everyday caloric consumption.
2. Record calories you eat all day
Nearly all packaged food products list information on calories per serving. Note down the amount of food you consume every day and calculate the number of calories it is equivalent to. There are online applications for you to record your daily consumption and the weight loss progress or you can just jot down the details on paper. Once you see how many calories even a small junk snack adds to your diet, you will begin considering lower calorie choices to settle the hunger pangs.
3. Linking calories to weight lost or gained
In the field of nutrition, a pound of weight is comprised of 3500 calories. To lose 1 pound of fat every week, you are required to consume 500 calories lesser than your daily caloric ceiling. Buy a kitchen scale so you can measure servings so that your caloric intake is more accurate.Don't try to do too much too soon by reducing more than 2 pounds a week or you will damage your health. You can suffer from weakness, and can even fall sick. Eat sensibly, don't starve yourself.
4. Exercise to burn more calories
Rather than just reducing your food intake, you should regularly exercise too. Walk, run, take up cycling - choose any enjoyable activity to burn calories. Start with cardio training to boost your heart and lung health. Step-up your metabolism by growing some muscle; this ensures you burn even more calories. The good news is that the more calories you burn, the more you get to eat. Workout in the gym at least 3-4 times a week and try to make a habit out of it.
5. Drink lots of water
All soda based drinks, beer, and alcoholic beverages are out of the window or to be consumed only rarely. Water is the best way to appease your thirst. Avoid fruity drinks; they contain even more calories than Coke.
6. Serve yourself smaller portions
Control your diet by eating small servings of food. This makes your digestion faster and boosts the metabolism. For example, if you wish to get a snack, buy the smallest pack of low fat cookies to avoid calories.
7. Motivate yourself
It is easy to get frustrated, especially in the initial days of a weight loss program. To encourage yourself, take your weight on a scale every day on an empty stomach. As you see your weight dropping slowly, you'll feel more determined to keep on with it.
8. Stave off food cravings
Chew on gum when you're assailed by cravings for a donut or that greasy burger. Chew gum and focus on the thought of getting back into that much coveted pair of jeans.
9. Take a well deserved break
Don't dread the process of losing weight; consider the results. So keep one day to just let go. Eat your favorite foods and stay off the scale that day. Actually, you don't have to deprive yourself of a burger if you really want to have one on other days either. However, it's important that you strike a balance rest of the day so you don't go over the daily caloric limit.
10. Make healthy food choices
Now that you have decided to lose weight, it is time to eat healthy too. Stay away from red meat, saturated fats and processed foods high in sugar. Consider eating a balanced diet with a decent amount of fruits and vegetables.
With time, restricted diet and regular exercise will become a habit and there's a good chance that you will not only lose weight but also maintain it. So, make smart food choices, work out, and live a happy and healthy life.
