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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(NUI) - It may have been trendy in the time of King Henry VIII, but being overweight is not in style today.
Obesity has gained much national attention lately. Almost two-thirds of American adults and about 15 percent of America's young people are overweight.
In addition, media reports - including a study by Men's Fitness magazine that named the nation's 25 "fattest cities" - have stirred talks on how to live healthier.
Right now, a program called Healthy People 2010 is setting guidelines, including ways to lose weight, for communities to build a healthier America by 2010. And fast-food restaurants are adding more healthy items to their menus, including salads and deli sandwiches.
While maintaining a healthy weight should be on your radar screen, you really do not need to take drastic measures to live healthier. Here are some sensible tips to help you lose those extra pounds.
* Find creative ways to add fitness to your life. For instance, when unloading your car, do not overburden yourself with multiple items. Make more trips than you have to, and you will be sneaking in a little extra exercise.
* Take the stairs. If you only need to go one or two floors, don't take the elevator. Taking the stairs will help you burn calories and the people who really need the elevator will be happier.
* Don't let yourself get hungry. By eating small amounts every time you get hungry, you will speed up your metabolism. You also will avoid the overeating that usually follows a fasting period.
* Try supplements. Take a supplement, like Diet Lift from Nature's Youth, to help you along. As an addition to a sensible diet and exercise program, Diet Lift can help curb your appetite and give you the energy boost you need to lift you through your busy day. This ephedra-free formula can also assist in improving concentration and physical performance, according to Nature's Youth.
* Beware of "low fat." Many low-fat foods may have something to hide - high sugar content.
* Eat negative-calorie foods. Some foods actually help you lose weight by requiring more energy to digest than they are worth. These foods include asparagus, beets, broccoli, grapefruit, oranges, strawberries and many other fruits and vegetables.
For more information on diet supplements and living a healthier lifestyle, go to www.natures youth.com.
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