Losing weight has always been a struggle.
When I enlisted in the Army, I weighed in at about 180 lbs.
I went off to basic training to learn how to be a soldier.
Leaving basic training, I was down to 163 lbs.
I reported to my first duty station in South Korea in the middle of winter.
We didn't do too much "PT" or physical training due to the cold weather.
By spring I had regained my 20 or so pounds.
The Army didn't like my new weight, so I started watching what I ate and started running.
At first it was just a mile, then two miles.
I eventually got my runs up to 6 miles.
My weight went back down.
I got transferred to cold, snowy, Ft.
Riley, Kansas in the dead of winter.
The day I arrived it was 6 degrees below zero.
So once again, no running until spring.
My weight went back up to 183 and they put me on the "Fat Boy" program.
The program consisted of a calorie controlled diet, using an exchange system, and lots of exercise.
By summertime I was back down to 163 lbs.
I was in even better shape this time around because I had also started a body building program.
I had purchased a Joe Weider mail order bodybuilding course.
I think, at the time, it was only $10.
It was a simple but well written course which I started following right away.
I did my bodybuilding routine on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
I lifted first, then ran.
Guess what? It worked.
I was in better shape then, than when I had graduated from basic training.
3 Simple Tips For Fast Weight Loss If you want to lose weight, I suggest you follow what I did.
Tip number one: Start watching what and how much you eat.
You do need to cut back on your calories.
Nothing drastic, but cutting back is necessary.
Tip number two: Start moving.
Start you body moving by walking, jogging, running, biking, step class, spin class, or whatever you like.
Maybe you can't run or jog a mile.
Try walking a mile.
If that's too much for you, try walking a 1/4 mile.
Do it twice a day, then increase it to 1/2 mile, twice a day.
Work it up to 1 mile twice a day.
Who knows, after that you may want to try jogging.
Tip number three: Incorporate strength training.
Start off with body weight exercises, like push ups, Hindu squats, jumping jacks, etc.
You may want to start using dumbbells or kettle bells or even join a gym to make use of their strength training equipment.
Remember, if you want to lose weight, whether it's 5 lbs or 100 lbs, it all starts with your decision to take action.
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" Lao Tze, Chinese philosopher