Weight Loss

Most people have been on some sort of weight loss plan. Even famous people like Joe Millionaire, Richard Realm, Eminem, the bachelorette, Anna Nichole Smith, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera have all gone on some weight loss plan. Blame it on our image conscious society, but you would have to travel to the Hainan Island, if you plan on finding people that have not gone on a weight loss plan yet.

The reason we gain weight varies from person to person. For example, studies show that people who travel often tend to gain weight easily since they eat out often. While others may gain weight as a result of pregnancy, holidays like Christmas or even depression. But gaining weight is bad news. With diabetes at an all times high, we should all try to stay in good health.

The good news is that unlike Las Vegas, where the house always wins, we can all win the weight loss game. So forget cloning yourself to look like you're a celebrity. Since most people gain weight from inactivity and eating even when they are not hungry, the secret to losing weight is to replace the inactivity with some activity. The next time you are tempted to eat even though you are not hunger, make a conscious decision to do something else. It doesn't matter what you do, whether you decide to do something fun, exciting or educational, what matters is that you do something.

The most important thing to do when trying to loss weight is to get help, after all most celebrities do. Below are my top 60 things to do to keep your minds and body active:-

1. Kayaking: Kayaking is a fast-growing sport that is packed with fun, good friends and exercise. Click here for great inflatable kayaks

2. Canoeing is a wonderful opportunity to view nature and explore Long Island waterways. Enjoy a feeling of tranquility as you paddle through broad lake areas with tall salt cord grass and gardens of water lilies, or down narrow channels with thick woods on either side. An initial class session provides all the skills necessary to navigate this local river; all equipment is provided. Note: While proper canoeing form requires one to paddle in a kneeling position, many people do sit for most or all of the entire trip. Click here for high quality canoes.

3. Book hotels that are centrally located. Holiday Inns have great locations, so they are an easily walk to your favorite places.

4. Take in some jokes at a local comedy club. After all, funny jokes are the best medicine.

5. Instead of driving to pay your mortgages, walk instead. Walking is the best exercise for weight loss.

6. The next time you are bored, try to memorize the lyrics to your favorite songs instead of cleaning up your kitchen with you mouth.

7. Books - aren't they great. Instead of going to the movies to watch Lords of the rings or Harry Potter, why not read the books instead. You can even pick up a dictionary and learn some new words. Don't have one? Use an online dictionary. How about reading the news instead of always watching it? We've all heard the famous quote; the mind is a terrible thing to waste.

8. Look around your home and do those odd jobs you keep avoiding. Clean the basement, arrange the garage, organize your home office…..you get the idea.

9. Clean out your closet and donate your prom dresses to charity.

10. Touch someone - use people finder to rekindle a high school romance.