Weight Loss Cleanse In 6 Steps
Posted By on May 20, 2010
A weight loss cleanse can be more effective than following a calorie counting diet. In fact, cleansing can help you clear out built up toxins that may be stored in and around fat cells while at the same time helping you to reset your metabolism. Also, you can learn what foods make you sick and tired and which foods give you energy.
Your weight loss cleanse can be made easier when you keep things simple. Forget the measuring or counting calories. By following these steps, you no longer have to read and analyze fat grams, calories or sodium. You will also learn how healthy eating and nutrition can give you the energy and metabolism that keeps weight off for good.
Step 1 – Quit all junk food. We all know what they are; chips, sodas, fat food (I mean fast food), candies and so on. Junk foods not only add weight, but eating them can literally stop your body from losing weight! They may also contain chemicals such as preservatives or dyes that can be stored in fatty areas of the body causing you to hold on to weight and they can even interfere with thyroid function.
Step 2 – Try to avoid all processed foods. These are foods that are pre-made or packaged with the intent of saving time in the kitchen. A reality check might prove that this does not have to be true. In fact, you can chop vegetables for about 4 days worth of salad and keep it in your refrigerator. When you’re ready to eat, simple grab a handful. This is quicker than opening and heating a can of soup. If you do eat packaged foods, buy it at your local health food store. These can be healthier if they use organic ingredients and less chemicals for processing. Check the label – the less ingredients it has, the healthier the food is – which is important for a weight loss cleanse.
Step 3 – Make the bulk of your meals fresh and whole. Eat mostly fruits and veggies. After that eat protein the size of your palm and 1/2 a serving of grains such as wild rice. Put the food on your plate and make sure 1/2 to 3/4 of the plate is filled with vegetables. None of these foods will have labels because they are whole, natural foods. If you use sauces to cook with, keep them to a minimum and try to find organic if possible. Drink only water and herbal teas.
Step 4 – Take fiber supplements twice a day such as psyllium or crushed flax seeds. Fiber supplements add bulk to help your body remove excess waste. They also absorb toxins from the intestinal tract. Also, taking your fiber 10-15 minutes before meals may help you feel fuller, sooner.
Step 5 – While on your weight loss cleanse, add to your nutrition. Start by taking whole food vitamins so you are getting all of your nutrients. A “whole food” version ensures your body can utilize most of the nutrients and you don’t have to worry about toxic side effects. Another supplement to include are Essential Fatty Acids, or EFA’s. These are fats that your body needs for healthy brain function, to balance hormones, keep joints supple, keep your hair and skin healthy and they help you lose weight.
Step 6 – Daily exercise using circuit training can help burn more fat, more calories and make your exercise more effective. Exercising is known to stimulate metabolism, stimulate circulation, clear toxins, elevate mood and help you eliminate excess waste and shed weight.
You can circuit train at home by alternating resistance exercise with aerobics. You don’t need weights or special equipment, either. Just put on some music and choose exercises for resistance such as squats, lunges and push ups. Choose up to six different exercises with a goal to do three sets of each. Perform a set of resistance exercise, then do one minute of aerobic exercise such as jumping rope, running in place or rebounding. Then do another set of resistance followed by another minute of aerobics. Continue this until you have completed 30-40 minutes of exercise.
Write out these six steps and post them where you will read them every day. Don’t eat in restaurants for now and instead, collect recipes for whole foods. You can find many free ones on the net! Use a weight loss cleanse so you can be summer-ready with a healthier body and mind.
Find out how you can do a weight loss cleanse from a Certified Nutritional Counselor. You can also find additional help for fat loss and get ythe healthy, sexy body you deserve.