Losing weight can happen through a lot of different strategies (eat less sugar, eat lots of steamed vegetables, take the stairs, etc, etc), but all of these strategies work because they create a calorie deficit. In other words, they cause you to eat less calories than you burn.
All body fat loss comes down a simple math equation. There are 3,500 calories in a pound of fat, so if you want to lose 10 lbs, you have to create a 35,000 calorie deficit over time. It will take some effort, but it might be much easier than you think.
Write a list of all the foods you normally eat, then calculate how many calories each item contains. Read labels and check the free database at http://www.CalorieKing.com. This research will take some work but it will be EXTREMELY helpful in controlling your weight for the rest of your life! Knowledge is power.
Once you have your list, decide what foods are worth minimizing or cutting out of your diet. Research similar foods, as they may have fewer calories. Note the calories in different brands of cheese, in butter vs. butter sprays, white vs. red sauces, thick vs. thin crust pizzas, mayo vs. ketchup vs. mustard. Little substitutions can have a big impact over time.
Calculate how many calories you normally eat each day, then figure out the easiest way to cut 500 off that total.
As long as you keep your metabolism the same (do a little strength training to maintain your current muscle mass), you’ll lose a pound of body fat each week.
Make the process even easier: Drink water to help you eat less. Make the rest of your life happy and enjoy frequent orgasms to avoid emotional eating. Get enough sleep.
Pretty simple, right? Of course, you can lose even more body fat each week if you add more exercise and/or cut more calories off your daily intake. But avoid losing weight through habits you cannot maintain. For example, if you lose weight by suddenly eating like a bird and exercising 24/7, there’s no way you’ll be able to maintain that strategy. Therefore, the weight will come back.
Slow and steady wins the weight loss race.
