Simple Strategies For Slimming Down

I’ve lost 23 pounds and counting over the course of the last 5 months. I’m really proud of myself, as it’s the most weight I’ve ever lost and the most committed I’ve ever stayed to an individual diet. It’s been hard work, but the rewards here have been more than obvious as I look the best I’ve looked in years.

What’s changed this time around is the fact that I feel so much healthier because of it. I’m sure I’m going to keep this regime up for a long time yet. I’d like to share with you a few dieting tips I’ve picked up on the way.

For a start, I’ve banished artificial sugars from my diet. I don’t even have cane sugar in drinks or food, but keep to the natural sugars that are found in fruits and vegetables.

The biggest thing for me to avoid is high fructose corn syrup, as many believe that this is a leading cause of weight gain and diabetes.

It’s quite surprising how many foods contain this artificial sweetener – even bread and ketchup do.

I’ve also taken up running on a regular basis. Although my body complained at first I’m now running five days a week. My objective is to improve my distance and speed each week. Exercise is terrific, it burns off a lot of calories and makes you feel good.

Thirdly, I’ve cut out all diet sodas from my diet. The more research I come across, the more I believe that these might still be a cause of weight gain, despite the fact that they have no calories.

They say that the chemicals in these drinks are tricking your brain into thinking it’s consumed something sweet, and the body’s reaction is similar to one it would have experienced had it consumed sugar. Thus, chemicals should always be avoided whenever possible, so I now simply stick to glasses of water.

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