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7 Weight Loss Secrets Hollywood Moms Know But Will Never Share

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Written by Dorthy Weatherbush

Thursday, 08 May 2008

by DorthyWeatherbush

If you are a celebrity you have it easy don't you think? Imagine having personal chefs, fitness trainers along with diet and weight loss experts to guide you in trimming your unwanted fat. That's the life isn't it? Well, today it's your life because you are about to discover 7 simple secrets for healthy weight loss you favorite Hollywood stars don't want you to know.

1. In your effort to lose weight, it is vital that you stay far away from foods that may inflame your body's natural ability to burn calories. As I list many of the types of foods you should avoid, none will come as much of a surprise. First on the list are foods high in saturated fats. You will also want to stay away from sodas and other sugary drinks. Of course, pork is a big no, no. You should however eat darker colored fruits and vegetables on a routine basis, at least 4 times a week.

2. Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Listen, I know this may not be the most exciting secret but I have one question for you. Do you do this? If not, start today and you will be stunned at the results. Water provides your body the needed fuel to safely burn more calories with much less effort.

3. Help yourself control portions by using smaller plates when you eat. This old adage is still so very true, "eat less and you'll lose more". With your busy lifestyle it is important that you take time to chew each bite carefully and thoroughly. Properly chewed food enters the blood stream faster and helps you feel full faster. This is a great way for you to enjoy the benefits eating many of the foods you like.

4. Cut the late night munchies. Are you a person that snacks when they get bored? Snacking in some cases is okay however most people go overboard. While your snacks don't necessarily have to be fruits or vegetables, I highly recommend it.

5. Jumpstart your weight loss goals with mild to moderate daily exercise. By now every fitness professional agrees that your muscles burn more fat than any other body part. In fact, it is the only part that burns fat while you are sleeping. The key here is not to rush. Don't waste money on expensive exercise equipment when most of what you'll need is at home.

6. Stars never shop for groceries when they are hungry. When you go to the grocery store when you are hungry then you buy more food and you also buy what looks good to you rather than what is good for you. If you want to lose weight then you also must shop smart also.

7. The final secret to losing weight is commitment. You must be able to fully commit to all of these steps in losing weight on a daily basis. If you are entirely committed you will watch the pounds shed off of your body and you will be healthier too.

If you are over ready for a change then it's time you went from being motivated to taking some action. By now you know exactly what you need to do. However, knowing is one thing and doing is another. The power is in the doing of the thing not the knowing. Listen, you can know you should eat but if you never eat, you will starve to death even in the face of a buffet. Get up, get started and get to it.

About the Author:

Author Dorthy Weatherbush sees everyday celebrities like Genie Francis of General Hospital fame use these secrets plus diet programs like the Medifast Diet to trim unwanted pounds. Read Dorthy's review of the Medifast weight loss plan.

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