Safe natural weight loss takes time, but in the long run, it's your best chance of keeping the weight off permanently. That's something a diet will never do.

Unless your health is seriously at risk due to complications from being overweight or obese; a gradual weight loss program is a good way to go.

Fact is, losing even 5 to 10 percent of your weight helps improve health.
The safe natural weight loss way is really quite simple. Just start practicing a healthy lifestyle.

First; throw your arms around your new natural diet and hang on tight.

You'll instantly lower your fat consumption and increase your (organic) vegetables, fruits and whole grains consumption.

Second; start a regular walking or running program where you're burning more calories than your consuming. Keep track of calories consumed and make sure you're burning them off.

1. As always, check with your doctor first. Make sure that your health status allows lowering your caloric intake and increasing your physical activity.

2. Set sensible goals for yourself to reach a healthy weight.

This is key. Because chances are you'll meet them and have a better shot of keeping the weight off in the long run.

3. Check out health clubs in your area. If you need a little extra motivation, you might find exercising with groups of people is what keeps you on track.

Besides being a social meeting place to make new friends, health club members can help each other and provide mutual encouragement.

4. Follow a calorie-reduced, but balanced diet that provides for as little as one or two pounds of weight loss a week. Slow and gradual weight loss is the key.

Be sure to include at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, lean meats and low fat dairy products.

You might try including some natural supplements as well. Talk to your doctor. It's not a flashy approach, but it can reduce waistlines.

5. Make time in your day for physical activity. Start by taking the stairs at work. Walking up or down an escalator. Parking at the far end of a lot when shopping. Just start moving.

Then, assuming your physician gives the okay, gradually add some form of regular physical activity that you enjoy. A walking program is a good place to start and almost everyone can do it. Eventually, you can work up to a running program.

6. Remember the benefits of even moderate weight loss. There's scientific evidence that losing just five to 10 percent of your weight and keeping it off can lower your blood pressure.

Imagine losing 1-2 pounds a week, in just a year you'd see some major health benefits, not to mention a better body. When it comes to successful weight loss and weight management, steady and slow should be your goal.

Oh yeah, one last thing. Unless you have a medical condition, take responsibility for your situation and put all your energy into actually doing something about your weight.

A safe natural weight loss program doesn't work by itself.

It requires you setting sensible goals, motivation and a commitment to make realistic changes in your lifestyle.

A healthy lifestyle based on healthy eating and regular physical activity can be a real lifesaver, but it only works if you do it.

Smiles...Gigi

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