How to Lose Weight Comfortably
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Set a goal of how much weight you want or need to lose, being as realistic as possible. Setting a time frame tends to cause stress when a targeted weight loss is not achieved. Ideally, losing weight slowly, 1 to 2 lbs. per week, will help maintain weight loss long-term.
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Create a diet or healthy eating plan. This would include a variety of foods from all the major food groups: fruits and vegetables, dairy products, lean meats or protein, nuts, cereals and grains.
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Eat smaller and more frequent meals. Portion control is also an important aspect of losing weight. Smaller, more frequent meals increase your body's metabolic rate, causing calories to burn faster.
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Develop an exercise program you can incorporate into your daily routine. Busy lifestyles do not leave a lot of extra time for a visit to the gym on a daily basis. According to the Mayo Clinic, aim for 30 minutes of any structured exercise or activity, like walking, that can be done daily.
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