The simplest solution is to eat less and exercise more. Do it slowly, rapid loss will only lead to rapid gain. Set yourself some goals and challenges.
Tips on Food:
Aim to eat more vegetable, less carbs, more protein and drink at least 2 litres of water a day.
Use a smaller plate
Avoid processed foods
Steam, boil or grill instead of frying
Harrogate Borough Council are doing a Fit 4 Life programme where you can learn essential information about the food you eat as well as offering an exercise class
Join a slimming club – Weight Watcher, Slimming World.... and get support from others trying to do the same.
Buy a book with healthy recipes – why not try something new?
Tips for Exercise:
Join a sports club - learn to play squash, tennis, football, rugby...
Go to keep fit classes
Join a gym – many are now offering a ‘pay by month’ and they usually have instructors who can guide you
Dance or learn to dance – plenty of classes in and around Harrogate
Buy an exercise DVD and do it from your front room, but seek medical/expert advice first so you don’t get hurt.
Cycle – there are lots of biking events coming up in 2016, perhaps you will be participating in one of them?
Join a running club, challenge yourself to one of the various marathons and fun runs for 2016
Get a personal trainer
Most of all try to make it fun!
Good luck!
