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I am a great proponent of permanent and safe weight loss by changing the mental picture you have of yourself.If you change the way you view yourself and the way your mind sees you and talks to you, you can then easily change your weight successfully.
That being said, you can help yourself along greatly by making small and simple changes to your diet. Eating healthier foods is a great way to add to your program.
First, drink more water. Add at least one more glass a day to what you already drink. And, at the same time, make it fun. Try these:
1. Seltzer
Add a lemon or lime for a nice “punch.”
Bored with lemon and lime slices? Then try something more adventurous like a wedge of orange, a slice of pineapple, or a few cut up strawberries. All will add a little flavor.
2. Herbal Tea
Put an herbal teabag into a bottle of water and let it sit in your fridge for a while. It flavors the water.Strong flavored teas work best. Stay away from the ones that contain caffeine.
If its cold outside drink hot herbal tea. You’ll enjoy the refreshing pause in your day.
3. Flavored Syrups
Raspberry, peach, cherry or your favorites add splash to a glass of water. Just a splash will work so it does not add calories. Sugar free syrups don’t add calories but are full of chemicals, so be careful in your choices.
4. Soup
Broth and bouillon are great choices. If you like the creamy soups be wary of the extra fat in them and use these only occassionally.
As daunting as it seems to drink those 6 to 8 glasses of water a day, all evidence has shown that drinking enough water helps weight loss, improves skin, and is just plain good for you. Studies have shown that people sometimes eat when they are in fact dehydrated. So drink up and enjoy trying some of these methods.

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Obesity can be a desperate situation. It can have a negative impact on your self-confidence, health, and affect the way other people interact with you. All of these negative factors may tempt you to lose weight any way possible. In fact, some would say a desperate situation calls for a desperate solution. I would encourage you to use caution and avoid unsafe weight loss practices. Try To Avoid1. Eating less than 800 calories a day. Some of the health risks from not getting enough calories include dehydration, headaches, fatigue, kidney infection, decreased metabolism, constipation, or even death.2. Using weight loss devices that are not approved by your doctor for healthy weight loss. Some examples are devices that stimulate your muscles, sauna belts, and body wraps.3. Buying weight loss pills online or using relatively new untested pills. Approve any weight loss pills with your doctor before using them. Make sure the pills sent to you are the ones you ordered. Learn the scientific name for the pills and do some research before you order them.4. Exercising to the point that you feel sharp pains, dizziness, or extreme discomfort. Exercising very rigorously after years of inactivity. 5. Avoiding recommended daily nutrition.6. Setting weight loss goals of 10 pounds per week.

There are many other unsafe weight loss products, diets, and plans out there so make sure you always consult with your doctor when in doubt. The good news is you don’t need to risk your health to lose weight. A combination of eating healthy and exercising is always the best way to lose weight. Safe Weight Loss Plan1. Learn how to keep track of your calories 2. Bake, poach, or grill instead of fry3. Eat lean meats like fish, turkey, steak, and chicken4. Drink water instead of beer or soda5. Eat fruit for dessert6. Learn basic nutrition from a food pyramid7. Exercise daily8. Cut down on fast food9. Avoid saturated fats10. Limit sugar and butter consumption11. Set weight loss goals around 2 pounds per week12. Eat breakfast and limit food consumption after dinner

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