How to Burn Fat All Day

Your body constantly burns calories to stay alive. However, many people consume more calories than they burn, which leads to weight gain and excess stored fat. Losing weight can help you stay healthier and feel better about yourself. Staying active and eating a healthy diet can help you burn more calories than you consume, which will lead to weight loss. In addition, building healthy and sustainable habits will help you keep weight off. For best results, lose no more than one to two pounds a week, according to the Weight-Control Information Network.

Instructions

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  Eat several balanced meals throughout the day. Skipping meals, especially breakfast, often leads to weight gain, according to the Weight-Control Information Network. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains instead of following fad diets or relying on "fat-burning" foods. Pay attention to caloric content and portion size, and remember that foods labeled "low fat" may be high in calories.

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  Exercise 60 to 90 minutes a day most days of the week. Don't limit yourself to exercise machines or running--find something you really enjoy. Consider gardening, bicycling, cross-country skiing, tennis, dancing or walking. If possible, find an exercise partner or group to keep you motivated. Exercise burns calories, which promotes weight loss. Also consider doing strength training, such as lifting weights or doing sit-ups, two to three days each week.

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  Stay active throughout the day, even when you aren't exercising. For example, take the stairs instead of the elevator, or park your car in the back of the parking lot. Small adjustments can add up to a hundred or more calories burned throughout the day.

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  Avoid fad diets and herbal supplements. These diets and products are usually ineffective and can be very dangerous. For example, ephedra was initially available as a herbal supplement before it was banned by the FDA.