Simple Steps for Maximum Results!

In general, increasing your physical activity will help you burn calories and keep your metabolism up. However, if you want to maximize your efforts so that you’re burning fat and calories as much as possible, you can take a few simple steps. First, incorporate cardiovascular exercise into your routine at least 3 times a week. Try to make your sessions last at least 30 minutes, because it can take up to 20 minutes before your body starts burning fat (versus carbohydrate) for energy. If you can’t fit in a 30-minute session, the next best goal would be to aim for at least three 10-minute sessions.

Another step you can take is to incorporate weight-bearing exercises (i.e. hand weights, squats, lunges, etc.). Maintaining and building muscle will help you burn more calories, even at rest. A good goal would be to include two 30-minute, weight-bearing exercise sessions twice a week.

Other simple steps to take include standing instead of sitting, whenever possible. Also, getting ample sleep is important to maintaining your energy levels for daily activity. Finally, look for support to help you stay motivated and on track with your goals.

Try applying these steps to your exercise efforts. It can maximize your fat and calorie burning potential, so you can see improved weight loss results!

Assessing Your Body Image

Wanting a “new body” is often a motivating factor in wanting to lose weight. However, body image can be a complicated issue. Looking good and feeling good can certainly go hand in hand. However, being overly critical about your physical features can set you up for failure. You may find yourself trying to confirm your negative self-criticism; instead of focusing on positive aspects of improving your body. Therefore, it is important that you make a realistic assessment of physical features, and of nonphysical attributes as well.

When assessing yourself, look at every physical feature (i.e. your hair, eyes, fingers, smile, etc.). Ask yourself which features are attractive, and which are not. You may benefit from consulting a good friend because you can exaggerate what you do not like. Some experts even suggest having a friend outline your body by laying on piece of paper on the floor, and tracing it. Experts feel that some people view their proportions differently on paper than in a mirror.

Try to take note of what your standards are. Are you comparing yourself to images of 20 or 30 year olds? Are you comparing yourself to your age group? If you’re not, you may need to work on accepting that your body image will change as you age. This can help you adjust your goals to more realistic standards.

Note your positive physical features and your negative in two lists. Next, think about your non-physical attributes. These could be personality traits such as honesty, kindness, and integrity. You should find that your positive features outweigh your negative ones. Try to keep that fact in mind whenever you start thinking negatively.

The negative attitude that accompanies harsh, self-criticism; typically ends up being counterproductive. If you find yourself being too self-critical, try working on changing your body image to a positive one. A positive image can have a strong, positive effect on your weight loss results.

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I lost over 127 pounds and 57 inches. I have tried many times to lose weight…I tried exercise, dieting, and a combination of the two. With a Diet Center program I consistently lost weight. I have much more energy, my blood pressure has fallen and I am in much better shape. I feel great. My wife loves the change, my kids love the change, and I love the change.

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After a summer of Pizza Hut buffets and Dairy Queen Blizzards (yes, in the same day) I found myself weighing over 200 pounds (211 to be exact). This was an all time high for me. At first, I thought the scale was wrong, then I saw the horrible truth when I saw a picture of myself from behind. I was a big tub of goo! This picture stays with me everyday as a reminder of what poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle can lead to. I saw and ad for “get slim quick pills” and asked a friend about them. She in turn asked her mother-in-law, who owns a Diet Center about the pills. Her mother-in-law said the correct way to lose weight is with a properly balanced diet and exercise. A combination of these two factors will enhance the metabolic process and burn fat. She was right. Six months ago I joined Diet Center and it was the best thing I ever did. I have lost 55 pounds and I am more confident in my appearance and my over health has improved as well. Before I went to Diet Center, my blood pressure was consistently 140/95. Today it is 125/70. I honestly feel I am in the best shape of my life physically as well as emotionally and I have the Diet Center to thank for that! Shopping for clothes has never been more fun! Thanks Pat and thank you Diet Center!

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Being overweight most of my adult life has been a struggle. I’ve tried many diets. I would lose weight, but the real problem was keeping it off.
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Lynda Carriere LOST 53 Pounds 49 Inches In 18 Weeks

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I struggled with my weight my whole life. I was teased, picked on and laughed at because I was heavy. I can’t begin to describe what that did to my self-esteem. The lower it would go, the more I ate. One day a friend told me about Diet Center. I booked an appointment for a consultation but had no intention of joining. However, now, fifteen months later I am ninety-six pounds lighter! I feel great!
I couldn’t have achieved my goal without the Diet Center in Montreal. I don’t consider it a diet, I consider it a way of life. They taught me how to eat properly and proportionately. I can now say “I eat to live, not live to eat.”

My life has changed dramatically. People are attracted to my new energy. I was always the wallflower amongst my friends. I think, feel and act differently.
I used to always say there was a thin person inside of me and setting her free has been the most rewarding experience in my life.