How to Prevent Excessive Weight Gain

According to Natural News about two-thirds of people in the United States are overweight and one-third are clinically obese. To prevent excessive weight gain, you should employ a number of methods relating to diet and exercise. Regular physical activity combined with a calorie-controlled diet will go a long way toward preventing weight gain.

Instructions

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  Eat more fruits and vegetables. These foods contain a lot of fiber, and fiber makes you feel fuller. If you feel fuller, you will be less likely to eat more calories than you need.

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  Speed up your metabolism by keeping very physically active. Exercise at least three times a week for 20 minutes at a time.

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  Monitor your portion sizes. Stop eating when you are full instead of feeling obliged to clean your plate. After a few days of doing this, you will know how much food you need in a serving to make you feel full.

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  Cut down on carbonated soft drinks. Many of these drinks are made with high-fructose corn syrup, which increases your blood sugar when you drink them. This leads to storing this blood sugar as fat. Drink water instead, at least 8 glasses per day.

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  Avoid junk food. One of the best ways to avoid junk food is to limit your visits to fast food restaurants.