Reduce or eliminate consumption of store-bought baked goods, snacks and other prepared foods which are high in saturated fats. Eat foods which are high in fiber. Eat 20 to 35 grams of fiber each day. Make changes gradually. If you want to lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you consume.
Exercise is a good way to burn calories.
The following is a brief list of exercises and the number of calories associated with an hour workout for a 150 pound person. To lose a pound, you would have to burn 3,500 calories. Regular exercise positively affects many of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. So, while you're burning calories, you'll be helping your heart in more ways than one. All Rights Reserved.