By Doyle Christensen

Weight loss in itself is very challenging but it is more difficult for mothers at home and housewives. These women usually focus on the members of their family instead of themselves and before they know it, they pack on the pounds. Here are strategies for women who stay at home most of the time for them to lose weight.

One way to encourage women to eat in healthy manner is to think about what they are consuming and if the calories they take it are worth it. Instead of eating a whole pack of peanut butter cups totaling 520 calories, they should eat a whole wheat bread sandwich with chicken breast, a little mustard and veggies which is equivalent to only 314 calories. The latter is more filling and healthy than the former. Weight loss means knowing what food labels contain, appropriate portion sizes of meals and the additives in food consumed.

Another strategy in slimming down is to write down weight goals and mission on a food journal or diary. Having this journal will make women at home have a feeling of achievement and will help them in assessing the problem of gaining weight or hitting a plateau. This journal shall also serve as an outlet for them during their journey of losing weight. They can even place pictures of themselves as they lose weight so as to encourage them to continue with their goals.

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables during snack and meal times would make women who are dieting shed off the pounds. The ideal daily serving of fruits and veggies is eight thus women should consume them first. These types of foods are filled with the right nutrients, low in calories and high in fiber. Fiber helps in making one feel full and in digesting food.

Women who are so busy attending to the house and the kids do not have time to go to the gym to exercise. But this should not prevent them from working out. Play time with the kids can be become exercise. They can run play hide and seek with the children at the yard or dance to their favorite dance tunes. Mothers can also go biking in the neighborhood with the kids or go out on walks or hikes. If a housewife does not have children and the husband is out at work, she can play hoola hoop as she watches TV. Running, dancing and moving the body can actually burn around 238 calories in 30 minutes time.

There are times every month that women crave for sweet food. It is okay to pick a day of the week to indulge in a scoop of ice cream or a piece of cake. Women can also replace sugar with honey when drinking water or tea. Instead of drinking colas or sodas, they can drink water instead to get hydrated. Water quickens the metabolism, aids in fat burning and gets rid of toxins that help in fat buildup. Women should also replace salt with spices and herbs for added flavor because too much sodium will encourage water retention.

With these weight loss strategies, women at home can have the proper weight and slim body they crave for.

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