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Are you serious about embarking on a weight loss diet? With obesity becoming a widespread and chronic condition for many western countries, understanding the key principles behind a weight loss diet has never been more important.
The more you understand about the way your body responds to food and how this can be applied to a weight loss diet, the closer you'll be to a healthier lifestyle and a new, slimmer you. So what are the key components of a weight loss diet?
The most important thing to know when creating a weight loss diet is that in order to get slimmer, you have to take in fewer calories than you use throughout the day.
This means that you have to reduce the number of calories you eat on a daily basis whilst increasing the amount of physical activity you engage in. This doesn't necessarily mean eating less, it may just mean changing the kinds of food you eat.
Similarly, getting more exercise doesn't necessarily have to mean getting a gym membership, it can just mean being more physically active in your daily life.
Another key to shedding pounds is to eat smaller amounts of more frequently. If you eat 6 smaller meals a day, you prevent your blood sugar from experiencing the peaks and troughs that encourage fat storage. It's also a good idea to learn about appropriate portion sizes. A good way to make sure you are eating your food groups in the right amounts is to use your plate as a guide. Your plate should be half full of vegetables, with one of the remaining quarters being full of protein, and the other quarter being starches. Another vital slimming tip is to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
Last, but definitely not least, remember to partner your new eating plan with a regular exercise routine. Good luck!
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