Just below, you’ll find my top 25 tips for men who are interested in losing some weight. It can be either a small amount with some toning or a more serious attempt at losing a great deal of weight. Either way all the tips below will be of benefit and can really aid you in losing weight and gaining a much healthier lifestyle.

So, as promised, here are my top tips:

• Combine weight training together with cardiovascular. Circuits are a great way to do this, maybe as part of a class or something you set up on your own.
• Don’t instantly cut out your favorite “bad” foods. Doing so will make you want them more. Instead, phase them out gently and replace them with a healthier option.
• Eat little and often. This keeps your metabolism rate up and prevents hunger cravings
• Reduce your portion sizes. A lot of us eat larger portions than we should, so try using smaller dinner plates!
• Try interval training. By alternating between walks, jogs and sprints, you change your heart rate and are keeping your body guessing.
• Water is important in your diet. Not only does it keep you hydrated, which is vital for muscles and organs, but it makes you feel fuller therefore you’ll eat less.
• Monitor your progress. A great way is by taking photos of your body, especially at the beginning so you have physical evidence that you are shaping your body.
• Stop driving. If you need to run some errands, think if you could walk or cycle the trip rather than driving. You’ll save money and get fitter, quicker.
• Add fiber into your diet. Beans are a great source and are vital for a healthy diet
• Pig out sensibly. If you have a craving at any time, try and be sensible. As well as being tasty, peanut butter on wholemeal bread is a sensible snack.
• Early morning workout. A great way to start your day is by doing some pushups or crunches. It starts your metabolism off well for the day ahead and will give you an energy boost.
• Take the stairs. Instead of getting in the elevator, take those stairs and burn some more calories in your daily routine.
• Breakfast is important! As well as exercising, breakfast is vital to maintaining energy levels throughout the day so don’t skip it!
• Take the fat-free option. There’s invariably healthier, fat-free versions of your normal foods so give them a go and save on those calories.
• Sleep longer. A decent night’s sleep can really help your body repair itself and increase your metabolism rate. Aim for 6-8 hours.
• Don’t train alone. Training with a partner can help you to maintain your training plan and push you further than you would if you were alone.
• Processed foods are bad. These contain trans fat which is very hard for your body to break down. Instead go for natural, healthy foods.
• Chew more. Scientific research shows that chewing more can make you eat less and fill you up faster.
• Push yourself. Each time you exercise, push yourself that little bit further than the previous time. It doesn’t have to be by much but eventually that little bit more will add up to a lot more!
• Stay clear of alcohol. Most beers are full of calories that your body doesn’t need, so drink wisely and opt for a lighter beer.
• Think before eating more. Don’t assume you’re still hungry straight after finishing your meal. Wait 20 minutes to let your body start to digest your food and then see if you really are still hungry.
• Stop frying. Poaching or steaming is a much healthier way of preparing your foods – give it a try!
• Be sensible whilst eating out. It’s easy to go wild and get something really tasty. Try having a healthier option.
• Vary your training. Don’t let your body get used to your routine, so change it every couple of months.
• Go and get a dog. Dogs need walking, normally 3 times a day, so this is a great way to get you out in the open air and walking or running with your pet.

These 25 tips are great ways to help you lose weight. However you set up your training program, combining weights and cardio with a healthy diet is a sure-fire way of burning the fat and living a healthier lifestyle. Remember, if you are unsure then consult your doctor for things you should and shouldn’t be doing. They should always be consulted before dramatically changing your diet.

The South Beach diet has three phases in which Phase 1 cuts out all of the high glycemic carbohydrates that are thought to be the source of additional pounds. For about 2 weeks you’ll need to trudge along without eating any pastas, breads or starchy foods.


Phase 2 allows dieters to slowly incorporate good carbohydrates back into their diet, but you’ll need to keep this up until you meet your goal weight.

Phase 3 is pretty much a breeze because you will be at your targeted weight while eating all of the rich foods you’ve been craving, in moderation of course.

If you follow all the rules of the South Beach diet, it’s almost certain that you’ll lose a substantial amount of weight and be able to keep it off. Because you wont be cutting any particular food group out of your die and have the ability to eat sweets and drink alcohol, there wont be as much of a thrill when you ‘cheat’. While a lot of guys have found success with the South Beach diet, it’s important not to go crazy during the less restrictive phases. Good carbohydrates are, well, good but that doesn’t negate the fact that it is imperative to make sure that you don’t self sabotage yourself by eating too many of them.

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But you CAN manage to lose weight if you follow a good plan. When you walk into a Subway restaurant, on the menu board is always a section for low fat options. Choose any sub on that menu, combine it with sensible food choices at home and a bit of exercise and watch the pounds melt away.

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2. Hot peppers speed up your metabolism

3. Beans are full of protein and are an appetite suppressant.

4. High fiber, multi grain cereal

5. Lean turkey raises metabolism

6. Anything off the negative calorie list.

These foods are similiar, in that although you can’t eat them nonstop all day, you can still eat a lot of and it takes more to digest then you get from eating. Do NOT ADD SUGAR

Apricot

Mandarin orange

Blackberry

Canteloupe

Peaches

Clementines

Plums

Raspberry

Grapefruit

Rhubarb

Guava

Strawberry

Honeydew Melon

Tangerine

Lemon

Watermelon

2. Broccoli, a great source of iron, also makes you half as likely to get bladder cancer.

3. Peanut butter, in moderation, is a great source of good fat. It’s also great for your heart! Too much however, and you can expect to pack on the pounds. A couple tablespoons a day is safe, healthy, and tasty to boot.

4. Watermelon is a huge source of potassium.  This is good to reduce your risk of stroke and high blood pressure.

Basically, your consumption of good carbs should be about double the amount of your protein intake while bad carbs as severely restricted. In the end, your intake of fat, carbohydrates and protein will end up being about equal. The Zone Diet has quite a large following because it is touted as a complete lifestyle change instead of a quick fix type of diet. So far, there haven’t been any major negative health risks associated with this diet as it gives users a more balanced fare of foods to eat.

Unfortunately, The Zone Diet will be pretty confusing to most guys. The list of recipes aren’t easy to execute if you’re not an experienced cook and remembering what the difference is between good carbs and bad carbs may take some time. If you are an athlete, the Zone Diet will be able to provide you with a more sustainable amount of energy if you can prepare your meals accordingly. If you’re expecting a big change in your body’s appearance in the first week or two, forget about this diet. But, if you are willing to put in the time and dedication necessary to rework your eating habits, you’ll likely enjoy what the Zone Diet has to offer.

Some of the biggest reasons that people end up gaining weight is because they either overeat at meals, eat too many high fat/caloric foods or, a variable combination of the two. In a society that runs almost entirely off of the convenience of fast foods with little regard for nutritional value but a huge focus on instant meal ‘bargain hunting’, it’s no surprise that both we and the meals keep getting bigger. One way to fight this epidemic is simply by adding better foods and beverages in place of the unhealthy ones. Green Tea is way better than soda and juices because it has less calories and actually works to speed up the metabolism. Now, don’t expect six pack abs in a week  because you’ve been sipping on Green Tea, but you can lose weight just by drinking it. If you aren’t satisfied by the results after a few months, feel free to reduce your consumption of other unhealthy foods until you have a diet plan that will work with your life.

Another supplement that you can add to your daily routine are protein shakes. You can probably guess the main ingredient in protein shakes, but did you know that they also come in varieties that can satisfy your hunger as well as your daily vitamin and mineral requirement? It isn’t recommended that you pound a protein shake with your dinner, but you can have one in place of a snack. By adding protein to your body, you’ll feel more full in between meal and will likely end up consuming less food. So, you don’t have to change a lot about the way you can in the way of taking things out, but you can and will lose weight if you properly incorporate Green Tea and protein shakes into your life.

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Grill instead of fry. Fruit over cake. Water instead of soda pop. Chicken, fish, or very small portions of lean red meat over that huge steak or burger.

To lose weight even quicker, replace lunch with a protein shake or smoothie. Drink 4-5 cups of green tea a day. Get some exercise, even if it’s only a good brisk walk. Lifting weights and strength training is the best way to hasten weight loss. Muscle burns a lot more calories than fat so having extra muscle means you burn more calories in everything you do.

Oh, and did I mention? 30 minutes of sex burns 100 calories. It may not sound like much, but it adds up!