What's a healthy way to lose weight?

What seems to work best for me to keep in shape is just the little things that you may not even think of. When you have a choice for an elevator or stairs, take the stairs, it will give you a small work out. Before you go to bed, take 15 minutes and do some sit-ups and push-ups. Thats all it takes. You’re abs are one of the only muscles that you can work out everyday without taking special conditioning efforts.

What to eat is also crucial for losing weight. Don’t try to “skip” meals or avoid eating thinking that it will make you lose weight because, #1 when you do eat, you will be more hungry and eat more than if you would not have skipped lunch, #2, you can give yourself a headache, #3 lose concentration in school or work, its just not a good idea.

Here’s a mock diet that has seemed to work well for me Breakfast: Yogurt and fruit or a grain cereal (like cheerios, Special K is good, etc) Snack: banana or some carrots and celery with low fat ranch dressing Lunch: Tuna salad sandwich on wheat bread with fig newtons or some wheat-thin crackers Snack: granola bar (even if it has chocolate chips in it, dont be afraid that it will make you gain weight, you need some type of sugar throughout your day) Dinner: grilled chicken with corn, a rice mixture, or a baked potato.

People say you should eat at least 5-7 meals a day. By eating healthy, you help your body create energy. The tuna and wheat and grains will help raise your iron levels and will keep your energy up through the day so that you will actually feel like working out. That is also a problem when you just don’t have the energy to do anything.

I hope that helps!