Weight Loss in 3 Easy Steps

Losing weight is a goal shared by many millions of people across the world, and at any one time there are a number of diets and exercise plans that seem to capture the public imagination. While some of these may be more effective than others, the basic underlying principles of weight loss are universal, ever lasting and fundamental.  At its most basic level, losing weight comes down to creating and maintaining a calorie deficit, yet this proves problematic unless it is considered in the round, and without a thorough explanation of the cutting edge of academic research into weight loss and nutrition, it becomes difficult to understand the fuller picture.

Instead of keeping track of each new study, survey and research paper that comes out from the various global research centres, there are a few basic and simple tips for losing weight quickly and effectively that you can adhere to, in order to help meet your weight loss goals and shed those unwanted excess pounds.

Tip 1 Eat Breakfast

This might sound like a strange one to kick things off, but its importance in the overall weight loss mission shouldn’t be underestimated.  Breakfast, they say, is the most important meal of the day, and this is most certainly the case for anyone looking to lose weight. That doesn’t mean you should rush out and starting cooking a hearty meal first thing in the morning.  But you should take care to ensure you kick-start your metabolism, your body’s natural fuel-burning system, within an hour of waking up in the morning so you get the full impact of your body’s natural daily calorie consumption.

Tip 2 Drink More Water

Water comprises the majority of the human body, and is present in every single one of our cells and organs. Without it, you can encounter a variety of problems associated with dehydration, and the fact of the matter is, most people are perpetually under-hydrated, which works against their wider weight loss efforts. Drinking more water will instantly help you lose weight, in addition to improving the efficiency of your other weight loss efforts, helping rid your body of stored water which it has naturally retained because of your past dehydration.

Tip 3 Increase Daily Activity Levels

Fairly obviously, increasing your exercise levels can make a real difference to achieving your weight loss objectives.  Interestingly, people tend to think this means they need to go to the gym for hours on end, or take up a sporty hobby.  While this will certainly help you out, it’s not strictly necessary.  Even subtle changes can make the difference.  Getting off the bus a stop earlier, walking to the grocery store or simply doing the housework more vigorously can add up to an unforeseen calorie reduction, and the beauty here is that it often doesn’t feel like exercise.  The more physical you are day to day, the greater your overall chances of meeting your weight loss targets and achieving a healthier you.