{"id":5737,"date":"2009-02-17T16:45:48","date_gmt":"2009-02-17T21:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=5737"},"modified":"2009-02-24T15:28:28","modified_gmt":"2009-02-24T20:28:28","slug":"how-to-lose-weight-at-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/02\/how-to-lose-weight-at-20\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lose Weight at 20"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"healthy<\/a>During your 20s, you want to establish positive habits that can carry you through a long, healthy life. Stay active, eat right and follow these 10 tips to ensure you’re doing all you can to maintain a healthy weight, or lose a few extra college pounds.<\/p>\n

1. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Focus on cardio<\/strong>: Hit the cardio<\/a> for at least 45 minutes to an hour. I recommend the treadmill, elliptical, or bike.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Weight training<\/strong>: Try using circuit training<\/a> or super-setting styles to increase your heart rate and endurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Diet<\/strong>: Find a diet that you can stick to that is low in fat, sugar, sodium, carbohydrates, but high in fiber, protein, and other needed nutrients. MyPyramid<\/a> is a good resource.<\/cite><\/span><\/cite><\/span><\/p>\n

4. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>Stay busy<\/strong>: Try to stay busy and out of the kitchen. Most people often eat when they are bored, so keep occupied.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Water<\/strong>: Drink plenty of water. This will keep the body hydrated<\/a> and will also give your stomach a full sensation which deceases your appetite. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6. Sleep<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/cite><\/em><\/strong>: Get plenty of sleep<\/a>. This will help the body feel well rested and will help energize your workouts. <\/span><\/cite><\/cite><\/span><\/p>\n

7.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Partner<\/strong>: Find a partner with similar goals and fitness level. This will help you motivate each other and hold each other accountable.<\/span><\/p>\n

8.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Goal<\/strong>: Set short-term goals and a long-term one as well. This will help motivate you and give you something to strive for. Have a reward in mind when you reach your goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

9.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>G<\/strong>et a trainer<\/strong>: Personal trainers are useful for several reasons. They help motivate you, keep you accountable, help make the workout process fun and rewarding, and keep track of your progress.<\/span><\/p>\n

10.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Get a dog<\/strong>: A dog is man\u2019s best friend. A dog requires a lot of physical activity and walking the dog<\/a> is a great way for the both of you to stay active.<\/span><\/p>\n

See the rest of Matt’s How to Lose Weight at Any Age series:<\/em><\/p>\n

Lose Weight at 30<\/a>, Lose Weight at 40<\/a>, Lose Weight at 50<\/a>, Lose Weight at 60<\/a>, Lose Weight at 70 and Beyond<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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