7 Tactics to Lose weight and keep it off

These are 7 tactics that I use to keep the weight off, under control and progressively reduce my body fat to my desired level which is normally a healthy but sexy 9%

Weight Loss Tactic From an Extreme Freak of Nature, presents "You can have the rest of my left overs honey!"

The big secret to losing weight is Portion Control.

Everything is super sized these days, even our plates and drinking glasses. The rule for portion control is this.

1. Protein portion should fit in one palm of your hand.
2. Carbohydrates should fit in both palms of your hand, do not cup your hands together.
3. Eat 5 meals a day spread out at least 3 hours apart.

You should pick protein and carbohydrate sources, that naturally contains unsaturated fats.

If your an athlete, it would be more important to measure your food with a weight scale for the first week and then visualize your portions according to the size you used on the scale that week. You need to have a good memory for this otherwise, you will need to measure your food on the scale.

Stress Management through Relaxation

One technique to learn and use is called Usui Reiki Ryoho. Reiki flows to the areas of need, soothing pain and supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself. Long term practice of whole-body reiki will restore the general condition of the body. Reiki helps to harmonize body, mind and spirit for yourself or anyone you want to help. It is a complimentary therapy and a non invasive technique (hands off). Reiki is very subtle and calming yet have powerful positive effects. Reiki is primarily emotional release work. I know 2 Reiki masters in the Ottawa and Toronto region who are very reputable. If you would like their info, please let me know.

Hormonal Function Restoration

The easiest things to do to ensure your hormone levels can balance out and restore themselves are the following:

• Hire a qualified personal trainer to plan your fitness or bodybuilding program, so that you avoid over training and meet your goals. By not using exercise periodization, over training can really screw your hormonal balance.
• Get solid sleep. Seven hours of sleep is great, but if you can't get enough, at least get quality sleep. Invest in a good mattress and don't eat too much before going to bed. If you have trouble sleeping, try the natural supplement ZMA, it's great and you have vivid dreams too. Another tip is to not stare at the T.V or computer screen for at least 30 minutes before going to sleep and make sure it is completely dark where you sleep. Even the moonlight or alarm clock light can affect your quality of sleep.
• Get a saliva test kit or go to a licensed holistic doctor to get a saliva test done. A saliva test should include a complete hormonal test and results. Through diet and exercise and certain natural supplements and therapy, you may be able to restore proper hormonal balance.
• Stop the bad habits, such as smoking, drinking and taking rec. drugs. It's horrible stuff and takes years off your life and wreaks your hormonal balance.

Learn to Eat with the Right Macronutrient Ratios

If you talk to a dietitian, the magic ratio is 60% Carbohydrates, 20% Protein and 20% Fat.
For non-athletes this is fine and recommended. However for athletes, I personally recommend that you start with 60 % Carbohydrates, 30% Protein and 10% Fat.

Drink More Water

Drinking more water, can hydrate the body better, so that it functions more effectively. That means, when working towards losing weight, your body can be in an optimal hydrated state which will help your metabolism keep the fat burning process going strong. Water supresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits.

Get Rid of the Junk in Your Home

If you can't see it or find it, you won't eat it. This goes out to all those late night snackers, who eat amounts of snack foods that can feed an entire family for the day. My suggestion, is to grab a garbage bag and empty your house of junk food. If you end up with a having nothing to eat, kick yourself in the ass because that's why your fat. Your choice of food which is your diet sucks. You don't have eat pies and ice cream to feel like your enjoying your life. Enjoyment of life comes from feeling alive and adrenaline! Junk food kills life. It's like eating crunchy chicken. Go grocery shopping for real food and never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach.

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