Strategies for permanent weight loss
1. Exercise is essential for weight loss
It’s nothing new, but exercise is probably the most important predictor of whether you will succeed at long term weight loss and weight loss maintenance. In order for exercise to be helpful in weight loss, you should strive for a minimum of five 30 minute sessions per week. The good news is that recent research has shown that three 10 minute sessions in a day are as good as one 30 minute session. (more…)
Try to follow a regular sleep schedule
Make sleep your top priority. At least till your body gets adjusted, avoid doing things that will keep you alert and awake when you need to sleep.
Get dark, solid curtains for your bedroom. Wear an eye mask to get total darkness. Even a bit of light can make your body react and tell you it’s time to wake up!
Play relaxing music. Suddenly the market is flooded with soothing music meant especially for people who need some external inducement – so stock yourself with your fave music. (more…)
