This is a guest post my Jack Noel. Jack maintains a weight loss blog where you can find free weight http://www.weightlosshelpandtips.net weight loss tips and advice that will help you lose weight the safe way.

It is likely that you are among the majority of people who carry a few (or sometimes more) extra pounds and you are looking for ways on how to get rid of them. Our objective in this post is to present you with weight loss tips that actually work and can make a difference if you follow them correctly. This is by no means a complete guide on what you need to do to lose weight but it is a collection of everyday tips and tricks that can make the whole process easier. So, let’s get started.

1. You need to understand that weight loss is not about cutting out all the food you enjoy. If you do so you will get bored and quit very easily. What you can do instead is: a) eat less portion of the food (maybe 3/4 of what you are used now, and gradually make that to 1/2) and b) replace foods that are high in calories and fat with food that are healthier and calorie friendly. For example you can get low fat cheese and low fat butter instead of full fat. The difference in taste is insignificant while the savings in calories is important.

2. Many people do not keep a track of what they eat because they are bored or because they believe they can remember everything they eat and drink. It is proven by many studies that once you start writing down everything you eat and drink you will understand why you have extra weight. It is not very hard to do; all it takes is to carry a small notepad with you (or use your mobile) and make a note when you put something in your mouth. If you do this for a couple of weeks then you will get used to it and you will do it naturally.

3. Do not forget to remind your self about your weight loss goals. To lose weight effectively you need to take it seriously. It should be an ongoing process and not a static process that you will remember every time you try to put on your jeans. Get some pictures of you when you were slimmer and put them in prominent places. This will remind you of where you want to go and will give you courage to continue. If you were always overweight you can visualize your new self and put pictures or signs that will remind you of your vision.

4. When cooking you own food it very easy to exaggerate on the ingredients you use and as a result you consume more calories than needed. For example the recipe may say to use only one spoon of oil and instead of measuring the oil you use your judgment (in the majority of cases you will put more than needed). The same is true for other items as well so it is advisable to use a kitchen scale to measure everything you put in your food.

5. Exercise is not something that you can do only in the gym. People who use exercise to lose weight are sometimes with the idea that the only place to lose calories is the gym. They spend an hour every time at the gym trying to lose pounds and once they get home they sit on the couch watching TV believing that they have done their part for the day. The reality is that you can lose pounds anytime and everywhere. While at home you can do all sorts of activities that will give good results. Some simple suggestions are: gardening, cleaning windows, cleaning carpets, washing your car, mobbing etc.

6. Another weight loss tip that works, and a very common one, is water. You should try and drink as much water as you can. Water has no calories, it is good for your overall health and helps you detoxify. If you find it difficult to drink 6-8 glasses of water per day you can follow a few simple tricks. First, you should drink a glass of cold water as soon as you wake up in the morning. Second, you can drink water while you eat and third you can try and accompany all other drinks (coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages) with a glass of water. If you really make the effort and drink the proper amount of water per day you will notice that this will also make you feeling better.

7. Finally, do not get fooled from people who try to sell you products or pills for a fast weight loss. There is no such thing as fast weight loss. Almost all people who lose weight quickly they get it back after a few weeks. There is only one way to lose weight, and this is the healthy way.

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