3 Everyday Things That Accelerate Weight Loss

Seems like everytime I turn on TV and there are advertisements for all kind of aides for weight loss. Like magic, they promise to melt fat with little to no effort. Even though we know better, we are somehow sucked in to hoping there is some quick fix to a long term problem. We could spend a fortune on gadgets and books etc to lose weight. You do need to spend calories in excess of what your eat

Did you know that you you have these three surprising weight loss aids right in your house?

1. Disposable Zipper Bags: This is one of my favorite tricks. It is an amazingly simple tool that makes your life easier, your planning more effective and maintains portion control. Let's say you buy a box of, triscuits, for example. Immediately empty the box into portions of 7 into snack sized bags and put the baggies back in the box. When you reach for the box, you won't be tempted to over eat because the portion has already been determined. This works for your mid meal "snacks", like almonds, I even divide and bag my lunch supplies like deli-sliced turkey and bread. Save time loading your lunch and snacks in the morning by already having everything in bags- it is just grab and go!
2. An Oven Timer: One of the hinderences people give about exercising is the impression that you must put in an hour or more or just skip it. Well 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there, a brisk walk, or walking up and down your staircase will all pay dividends. Setting a timer will relieve you of the inclination to skip it completely if you only have 10-15 minutes. Remember: Life by the inch- is a cinch!
3. Your Kitchen Counter: Doing multi-joint exercises are the fastest way to burn calories and two of my favorite utilize a sturdy surface like a kitchen counter. Push-ups are a fabulous exercise utilizing most of your upper body muscles simultaneously. When you begin, it may be a while before you are able to do floor push-ups. No problem! Do them against a counter, or your stairs. As you get stronger, look for lower surfaces that are sturdy. For lower body, do backward lunges. Use your finger tips on the counter for balance, put a kitchen towel under one toe and slide that leg behind you (10 per leg).

My advise: If you want to get the most out of your efforts, use multi-joint exercises and use portion control.
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Kathleen