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Lose Weight By Breathing Properly

9
December

When I read about this – that one can actually lose weight with proper breathing exercises, I did not really see the connection.

Good that I continued reading on, now I can truly say “Oh I see! There’s the connection!”

Deep breathing regularly is very important because fat cannot burn without enough oxygen.

Here’s a short step by step guide on how to properly perform breathing exercises.

To begin, sit on a mat or the floor with your legs crossed comfortably, the  palms of your hands placed on your knees.

  • Close your eyes;
  • Breathe in through the nose, slowly to the count of 3. Exhale through the mouth, again slowly, to the count of 3;
  • Inhale through the nose slowly to the count of 5. Exhale slowly through the mouth to the count of 5;
  • Inhale through the nose slowly to the count of 10. Exhale slowly through the mouth to the count of 10;
  • Repeat the breathing process increasing the count by 3 or 5 each time until you eventually reach 20. Continue to train your lungs until you can reach 30. Never rush the counting, be patient.
  • For each session, at the longest count you can accomplish, repeat that breathing count 5 times.

Finally, as you open your eyes, take one deep breath and then release it slowly.

Rise very slowly. Be extra careful not to rise too quickly because if you do, there is a big chance you will pass out.

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Dieting Through Small Frequent Meals: A Sure Way to Lose Weight!

9
December

I’ve read this from somewhere, and I had to read the whole article to finally understand what it meant. It was a long article, but since I want you, my readers, to love reading my posts, I’ve decided to go direct to the point here, so this article will not bore you.

At a glance, the two – Dieting and Frequent Meals, are really opposing thoughts, unless some words will be inserted in between them; the words  ”through small and”…

Then it becomes Dieting through Small and Frequent Meals, which makes perfect sense!

I learned that if we really want to lose weight effectively, diet experts suggest that we should start eating  small meals, at least four (4) to six (6) times a day, instead of the three (3) major meals we have been accustomed to: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The reason behind this is very simple: eating frequently regulates and boosts the metabolism, helping burn more calories.

However, it is more than just eating small servings.  It also means having a meal plan, where in advance you plan what will comprise your meals for the day, or better yet for the whole week. Planning your meal will allow you to choose the right kinds of food and serve just the right amount every meal.

This also means eating the “right” kinds of food.

Imagine eating Crispy Pata (a Philippine Delicacy – Deep Fried Crispy Pork Leg)  in small servings, or Leche flan (a sweet custard dessert made of egg whites, condensed milk, and sugar) in small but frequent servings … It will not make any difference.

So remember, to achieve your desired weight and  to maintain it thereafter, stick to small frequent servings of anything that’s healthy!

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When Working to Lose Weight: Think Big, but Start Small!

2
November

 

This is essential so you will not feel losing weight is near impossible.

Start with small changes. But begin with the end in mind. Visualize what you want to achieve, and work towards achieving that, one step at a time.

Tip number 1: Make your goal measurable. A few years ago, I wanted to lose weight. I was wearing size 36 jeans then. My goal was to be able to wear at least a size 34, or 32. Size 30 was almost unimaginable.  It took almost a year for me to fit into a 32, but I was able to do it!

There is danger in attempting to change a lifestyle overnight. This will harm the body and the mind. For example, some people, desperate to lose weight, would resort to eating oatmeal 3 times a day, or start with a full grapefruit only diet, or a Skyflakes Only diet. This is not only wrong, this can also be very dangerous. Not eating right will deplete the body with essential vitamins and minerals, which in turn can increase the likelihood of illnesses and diseases.

Tip # 2: Ideally, start slowly, but in a continuing pace. Example, begin by replacing one full meal with oatmeal, vegetables, or fruits.

Measure your success, again, not be weighing yourself, because it’s not reliable. Observe pants or blouse sizes. Maybe you begin with a 3X … and after a few months, you can fit into an XL … or even L!

Then … continue … continue … continue!

Remember: the hardest thing in all of this is not losing the weight, it’s keeping it at the ideal level.

I know, I’ve been there!

Way to go Ladies!

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