The best strategy for losing weight

 You are comfortably installed on the bench of a restaurant, menu in hand. You hesitate between the fish in foil or the new health wrap served with vegetables and plain yogurt. Looking up, your sweet half kindly informs you that she has already ordered the wrap! You drop the menu ...

 The mission, it's possible!

Are you at your healthy weight? Do you feel that all eyes are on you when you enter a room, or do you just feel better about yourself? You wonder what will this time be the click that will make you go from mission impossible to everything is possible to find a weight happiness?

Forget the miracle recipes!

The human being likes to believe in miracles. Unfortunately, in terms of weight loss, it is better to forget them and opt for realism. Losing weight in a sustainable way requires time, effort and, most importantly, some questioning and a change in lifestyle. Although they may seem attractive, draconian diets are not only burdensome and tedious, but also ineffective in many cases in the medium to long term. This is the case, for example, with protein diets, which can give, in the short term and at the cost of painful efforts, spectacular results. In their more extreme forms, such diets can lead to health problems, such as nutritional deficiencies, fatigue or digestive disorders. In addition, weight loss is often followed by a return to weight because the body responds to the caloric deprivation it has suffered. Very restrictive diets of this kind do not focus on a profound and lasting change in dietary habits. In addition, they do not encourage the consideration of hunger and satiety signals. Let's change the concept of "miracle recipe" to that of "effective recipe". Here it is, this recipe. To lose weight and maintain a healthy weight, you have to change your eating habits in a sustainable way and increase your level of physical activity in the long term. Easier said than done, do you think? Here are some tips to help you in your approach. 

Set realistic goals 

If you are taking steps to lose weight, it may be helpful to set goals. Some people make the mistake of aiming for substantial weekly weight loss, for example, from two to three pounds. If you are overweight, it is best to lose an average of one to two pounds at the beginning. Eventually, you can aim for a weight loss of half a pound a week. This last option may be reasonable if you are considering a more moderate weight loss. Follow your progress Take the good habit of weighing yourself daily or at least very regularly. This will allow you to rectify the shot quickly if necessary. 

Change your eating habits

To have the shape of your dreams, it is important that you make a commitment to yourself to eat less and better - in the long run, not just in the coming weeks or months.Here are some examples of changes that can be very profitable:· Learn to recognize the signs of hunger and satiety and take them into account.      
   *Drink a lot of water. Remember that it is recommended to drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day.      *Reduce the portions on the plate. If after eating you are still hungry, you can always get some food.   
    *Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and protein-rich foods such as eggs, nuts and legumes.  
    *Reduce the intake of sugar and fat. 
    *Do not skip meals. Eat healthy snacks when you are hungry between meals. 
    *As much as possible, eat when you have a moderate hunger. Do not wait for a wolf hungry to sit at the table, because you may eat too much.   
*Eliminate drinks and foods that bring you a lot of calories but too little nutrients. Examples include soft drinks, chips, chocolate, pastries, etc. Make a habit of replacing them with drinks or foods that you like, but are more caloric and nutritious. Blueberries, raspberries or drinking yogurt can be great choices.   
*Allow small misbehavior, but occasionally only. For example, on a birthday, you can afford a piece of cake. But avoid temptations in your pantry or refrigerator. 
   *Reduce your alcohol consumption.

Give priority to physical activity

Regular physical activity contributes to weight loss, supports the maintenance of good health, and provides a general sense of well-being and better sleep. So, what are you waiting for to put on your sneakers? Here are some ways to reintegrate exercise into your life:   

   *Move as often as possible! Walk a little more each day. For example, choose the stairs instead of the elevator at work or park your car further away from your usual entrance. Know that you only need 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity a day to lose weight and stay in shape. 

    *Become familiar with new sports activities that are more demanding on your muscles and your cardio-respiratory capacity: cycling, hiking, dancing, swimming, etc.   

  *Subscribe to the nearest sports center. Consider using the services of a professional trainer. 

    *If you suffer from illness, consult your doctor before starting a more intensive exercise program. 

Do yoga to lose weight

Yoga has many health benefits. In particular, yoga is considered an antidote to stress that increases flexibility, but rarely as a method of losing weight. In fact, the results of a recent study indicate that the body mass index (BMI) of adherents of this discipline is generally lower than that of subjects who engage in other disciplines. This phenomenon is explained by the fact that yoga is practiced on an empty stomach, and that, according to the postures, it allows develop the musculature, which stimulates the metabolism, thus helping to burn more calories. It could also be because it promotes attention; when one is satisfied, one is then necessarily more aware of it. 

We do not lose weight by snapping fingers! The golden rule is simple: patience and consistency. A healthy weight is a promise of well-being and pride!