subject: Weight Loss Tips For Weight Management [print this page] If you have lived the majority of your life overweight, you've most likely tried countless weight loss programs, weight loss diets and a healthy dose of drugs and pills to boot. Anyone who has gone through these experiences know that the ultimate "diet killer" is your own lack of self-control and focus.
When it comes to weight loss you may secretly be your own worst enemy. Before we get started on that, let's look at the fact that accomplishing any goal, large or small, requires a mind that is clearly focused on the desired end.
Walking is one of the ideal exercises for losing weight. Walking helps burn a good proportion of stored fat. It also burns a large amount of calories especially performed for longer durations and at a brisk pace. However, as with all exercises, losing weight depends on the intensity of effort. Walking is a great start for people of any age wishing to lose weight fast.
Aerobic exercises and jogging
Aerobic exercises are very popular and have helped many trying to lose weight.They can be very effective in burning a large amount of total energy in a single session. Initiate any new exercise program with gentle walking activities.After a few weeks try walking briskly until a little fitness is developed then aerobic exercise may be more effective.Light jogging will also help you to burn calories and lose weight.
Running
Running for about 7 min/mile has been shown to burn more than 10 cal/min.
Light housework (dusting or washing up)
Household activities like dusting or washing helps to burn calories. Performing more chores around the house regularly would increase activity and therefore increases the energy expenditure for the day.
Weight training or sprinting
Weight training or sprinting is one of the most intense exercises for losing weight. The energy to fuel these activities comes almost exclusively from carbohydrates and the amount of total calories burned is very high, however they can only be performed for short periods due to muscle fatigue. But plenty of rest periods are needed between each bout resulting in less total calories burned over the course of a training session. Moreover, these exercise regimens should be followed only after the consultation of a fitness expert.
