How to Lose Inches In Your Waist

It can be frustrating to see your figure grow around the midriff as you place on a few extra pounds. You can also be hurting your health by increasing your body-mass index, or BMI. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that an increase in BMI can raise your risk for diseases and conditions associated with obesity such as hypertension or type-2 diabetes. You can lose an inch or more around your waist while boosting confidence in your whole body by incorporating a variety of lifestyle changes.

Things You'll Need

• food diary

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Instructions

• 1

  Change the way you eat. Focus on portion controls and eating smaller meals more frequently throughout the day to keep your metabolism going. Begin eating breakfast if you usually don't in order to kick-start your metabolism in the morning. Monitor your food intake daily using a food diary to record your caloric needs while determining what foods work and don't work for your diet.

• 2

  Choose healthier food products. Focus on eating lean meats such as chicken and fish, fruits, vegetables, and low-glycemic carbohydrates.

• 3

  Increase activity level. Watch less television, as people often snack while watching the tube. Refrain from over-consuming alcohol, which can add unnecessary calories to your diet and slow your progress. Start being active and begin burning calories. Physical activity such as walking, hiking, weight training, swimming, playing your favorite sport or even mowing the lawn will help your body expend calories faster.

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  Commit to the new lifestyle. Losing an inch can be frustrating but it can be achievable in a relatively short amount of time depending on your commitment. Stick with your decision to lose weight and change your lifestyle. Set realistic goals that you can hit every week to help keep you progressing and staying on track.