Jan 25 2008
Ask a registered dietitian
By Michelle Ginsler RD
Q: My New Year’s resolution is to lose weight so I look and feel healthier. What is the best way to lose weight and keep it off permanently?
A: In my practice I often see clients who want a quick fix for permanent weight loss. However, in order to safely lose weight and keep it off, I can’t stress enough how important it is to make changes to your eating habits and lifestyle that you can maintain over the long-term.
I recommend a safe and steady rate of weight loss of approximately one-half to two pounds per week. Any more than that and you are likely just shedding body water, in addition to losing muscle mass, as well as putting yourself at risk for deficiency of several important nutrients.
Here are some tips I recommend to help you lose weight - and keep it off for good:
. Eat four to six “mini-meals” throughout the day, rather than two or three larger meals. Eating every three to four hours keeps your metabolism going and helps give you greater control around food by keeping hunger pangs away.
. Watch your portion sizes. When dining out, order small or appetizer size dishes when possible. You can also share an entrée with a friend or ask for half to be packed up to take away with you.
. Take a daily multivitamin such as Jamieson Super Vita-Vim to help supplement any nutritional gaps in your diet
. Incorporate 20-30 minutes of physical activity into your daily routine. Exercise will help you burn calories and gain muscle to keep you stronger, leaner and feeling good about yourself.
. Keep a food diary. Recording everything (yes, everything) you eat can give you a more honest look at where all of your calories are really coming from.
. Safe and easy to use nutritional supplements such as Slim Down One can also support weight loss by helping to curb your appetite and burn body fat.
More information is available online at www.jamiesonvitamins.com or toll-free 1-800-265-5088.Credit: www.newscanada.com
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