THE 5 ESSENTIALS OF WEIGHT LOSS
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY
If you are reading this, then you or someone you care about has a weight challenge and you have come to the right place. It also means that you probably have a few patterns which may be getting in the way of your ideal wellness. These weight loss essentials are the framework you need to make to head in the right direction.
Plan
Planning meals is the cornerstone of premium health and weight loss. The fact is if you do not have a plan you will revert to your habits and when hunger kicks in the cravings will kick in as well. Each day of the week including weekends must have a manageable and balanced meal plan, designed to keep you on track towards your goals.
It doesn’t matter how busy your life is, this is at the core all about your life, your actual life, not just your income or this commitment, but your continued functionality and walking and breathing. Just a few minutes each day, take the time to put yourself first.
Prepare
Having your meals prepared and waiting for you at all times is one solid way to escape your old eating habits. If you wait to prepare when you are hungry every cell in your body will be pushing you towards the quickest, easiest, most energy and calorie filled option. So, have your meals prepared, preferably by you as this has been shown to result in healthier results, but a well thought out and researched source will do as well.
Portion
In its most elemental state weight loss is about calorie intake being less than the calories used. There are more elements, however, within any framework which has to be central for success.
Your portions will decide your success. There are systems such as the Intekai Weight Management system (ITK) which will manage these details for you such as your protein requirements, to maintain muscle mass, your fruits, vegetables, fiber, your micronutrients (proteins and minerals), healthy carbohydrates and oils.
Remember we have been trained to eat way more than we need with excessive calories sneaking in everywhere, and now we know that excessive calories promote illness and shorten lives.
Package
We already know how important it is to prepare and portion our planned meals. The next step is package your daily meals seven days per week. If you drift from your plan on the weekends you will drift from your goals on the weekends. Packaging meals will also allow you to take those extra servings you may have taken home from eating out.
Partake
This will seem obvious at first but have your planned, prepared, portioned and packaged meals. It is surprising how many people will turn a blind eye to all this planning and effort, chasing their way back to their old “normal” and the disaster it will very likely bring.
Partake of your success routinely. Don’t worry about self-control, self-discipline and all these oppressive terms. Just remember that there is liberation in health, success and wellness. Stay on the path of a disciplined eating lifestyle, the same discipline which makes vegans, not touch meat.
Embrace these essentials and find your better future. With knowledge, understanding, and learning how to find the tasty, spicy balance you can enjoy. You can and will have a healthy, wonderful, fit existence.
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