7 most important strategies for permanent weight loss

Here are the 7 most important strategies to follow for permanent weight loss that will decrease your risk of diabetes:

Eat in first hour
Eat something within the first hour of waking to start your metabolism and begin burning more calories all day long. This can be as simple as eating a banana or a few crackers.

Have multiple servings
Eat eight to ten combined servings (approximately ½ cup each) of fruits and vegetables a day. Five servings a day will promote good health, whereas eight to ten will promote almost effortless weight loss.

Drink water
Drink eight to ten cups of water a day. Water is needed to break down body fat and flush the toxins.

Eat every 3-4 hours
Eat something every 3-4 hours. This will help stabilize blood sugars and prevent you from becoming over-hungry at your next meal. Ignoring true hunger will cause your body to increase its lypogenic, or fat storing enzymes. Always carry a snack with you so that you can respond to hunger signals quickly.

Hunger satisfied
Never eat to the point of feeling uncomfortable, instead stop when your hunger has been satisfied. When you feel “full” after a meal you are storing body fat.
Stop three hours before bedtime.

Stop eating three hours before bedtime. Your body is preparing for fasting mode while you sleep. Any extra calories that you take in at this time have a good chance of being stored as body fat.

Exercise
Move your body for 30 minutes most days of the week. This can be as simple as marching in place while watching the daily news. The more you move your body, the faster you will see results.

Summary
As the obesity rate continues to rise in the United States, so does the incidence of diabetes. This is not just a coincidence. By learning to mimic the eating habits of thin people, permanent weight loss is possible for everyone.

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