6 Step Weight Loss Cleanse

A weight loss leanse can be more effective than following a calorie counting diet. In fact, cleansing can help you clear out built up toxins that may be stored in and around fat cells while at the same time helping you to reset your metabolism. Also, you can learn what foods make you sick and tired and which foods give you energy.

Your weight loss cleanse can be made easier when you keep things simple. Forget the measuring or counting calories. By following these steps, you no longer have to read and analyze fat grams, calories or sodium. You will also learn how healthy eating and nutrition can give you the energy and metabolism that keeps weight off for good.

Step 1 – Quit eating all junk food.

All of us know what they are. The list includes; ice cream, chips, sodas, candies, french fries, and fat foods (I meant fast foods). These foods are loaded with fat hoarding chemicals than can get stored in fat tissues and make you look more bloated. And they may even interfere with thyroid function. They add weight and may even make it very difficult to lose weight.

Step 2 – Avoid any processed foods.

These include packaged or pre-made foods that are supposed to save time in the kitchen. Give yourself a reality check and see if this is true. One example is, you can spend 1/2 hour chopping up a head of lettuce and some veggies and keep them in the fridge. When it’s time to eat, you simply reach in and grab a handful. This is quicker than opening and heating up a can of pre-made soup. If you really do want a food like this, find the equivalent of it at your local health food store. Look at the ingredients and be sure there are not too many listed – the more ingredients a food has, the more processed and unhealthy it is. Your weight loss cleanse will be more effective without them.

Step 3 – Be sure most of your food is fresh and whole.

Eat mainly vegetables and fruits. After that eat natural proteins such as chicken or fish and then 1/2 serving of grains such as wild rice. Arrange your plate to have 1/2 to 3/4 of it filled with veggies. These foods do no have labels because they are natural and in their whole form. If you use cooking sauces, use only a small amount and try to use organic when possible. Drink herbal teas and plenty of fresh water.

Step 4 – Take a fiber supplement such as psyllium or crushed flax seeds twice a day.

This will help absorb toxins from the intestinal tract and add more bulk to help your body eliminate waste. In addition, taking fiber about 10-15 minutes before a meal can help you feel full sooner.

Step 5 – During your weight loss cleanse, supplement your nutrition by adding whole food supplements to your daily regimen.

Step 6 – Exercise daily using a circuit training method.
Circuit training is said to burn more fat and can help make your exercise routing more effective. Exercise raises your metabolism, stimulates circulation, elevates mood and can help your lymph clear toxins including excess waste (or weight).

Circuit train at home by using resistance exercise alternating with aerobic exercise. You don’t even need to buy special equipment if you don’t want to. First, put on music to help you get pumped up. Then choose about six resistance exercise like push-ups, lunges, or jump squats. Keep a goal of doing three sets for each exercise of 9-15 reps each. Start by doing one set of resistance exercise followed by one minute of cardio such as running in place, exercise bike if you have one, jumping jacks or rebounding. Then do another set of resistance followed by another set of cardio (aerobics) and so on until you have done 30-40 minutes of exercise.

Make a list of these six steps and put them where you will see them each day. Stay away from restaurants for now. Try collecting recipes to help you stay away from fast foods. There are many free ones on the net. Help yourself with a weight loss cleanse so you are ready for summer with a healthier body and mind.