Quick, Safe and Cost Effective Ways of Losing Weight At Home!

Losing weight rank highly in the to-do list of majority of people and research shows that it is the single issue that is common in all New Year resolutions made by people regardless of their nationality, race, culture, age and gender. With recent reports indicating that weight gain is a major risk factor in development of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer and cardiovascular diseases, more people are finding it necessary to reduce and monitor their weight in a bid to remain physically fit, healthy and in so doing keeping these diseases at bay. If you have some pounds to cut and you do not have the time and money to join a fitness club, you need to find other safe, fast and cost effective ways of losing at home. Here are a few pointers on how to reduce weight in the comfort and confines of your home.

1.     Review your food intake

You are most likely dealing with weight problems not because you eat huge amounts of food but because of the types of foods you take, when you take them and why you eat them. To reduce weight and to keep the weight off, you need to consume more fiber, proteins, vegetables, essential oils and some starch and keep off deep fried foods, fizzy and carbonated drinks and yes keep off the cakes too. Ensure that you do not skip your meals and it is important that rather than eating three large meals, you eat meals in small portions spread across the day while drinking at least eight glasses of water. It is recommended that you eat when you are actually hungry and not to deal with your emotions. Most people eat when they are experiencing varying emotions and gain weight as a result

2.     Engage In Regular Exercise

There are numerous ways you can engage in regular exercise without ever stepping into the gym. You simply can walk or cycle rather than drive to work, take the stairs, take charity walks, sweep the compound, jog around the block, skip a rope, dance to your favorite music and often neglected, exercise using aerobic DVDs, yes they work when you are consistent. 
3. Sleep

After working out, you need time to relax and this you can do comfortably when asleep. Studies show that lack of the recommended eight hours of sleep can contribute to your gaining weight. Lack of sleep stimulates the body to release the hormone ghrelin, which is an appetite-stimulating hormone that compels you to snack and even binge unnecessarily resulting in weight gain. The key is to sleep, sleep and sleep.

Now that you know how to reduce weight safely, quickly and cost effective in the confines and comfort of your home, remember not to stop, keeping on with the changes until they become part of your lifestyle. There is no magic bullet to shedding off the pounds, you need to sweat them out and enjoy while doing it!