Easy Ways to Jumpstart Weight Loss

There are many easy ways to jump start weight loss. Sometimes, when you begin a diet you may feel like you are never going to lose any weight. If you try these weight loss jump-start tips you will start losing weight effortlessly.

Beverages

There are certain things you should drink and shouldn't drink if you want to jumpstart weight loss. Stop drinking soda, energy drinks, and alcohol. Coffee and tea are good if you skip sugar and milk. Sugar and milk add up quickly with coffee. Juice is also very high in sugar, and you should replace juice with fresh fruit. Drink water. This is something you will hear from everyone when trying to lose weight. It is true. Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day, and you will lose a bunch of weight just in the first week.

Food

If you really want to jumpstart weight loss there are plenty of foods you should avoid, and plenty of foods you should indulge in. Avoid processed foods; there are so many empty calories and carbohydrates in processed foods. Cut starch intake in half; protein and fiber are much more valuable to your body. Protein and fiber will provide you with energy, and they can be found in lean meats, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Eat plenty of these, and remember to cut sugar intake as well. The body needs much less sugar than is found in most meals.

Condiments

Try using health friendly condiments instead of hidden calorie condiments if you want to jumpstart your diet. Instead of mayonnaise try vinegar. Vegetable oils should be replaced with olive oil. Homemade sauces made from fresh ingredients are much more beneficial than prepackaged sauces. Instead of ketchup try fresh tomatoes or mustard.

Exercise

Try high intensity interval training. This may sound intimidating, but it only takes about 20 minutes, and the majority of that time is spent doing light weight work. An example of this type of training includes intervals of 2 minutes of slow walking, and 30 seconds of maximum capacity running over a period of about 20 minutes. This workout routine helps your body release hormones that will continue burning fat for hours after your workout.

Jumpstarting your weight loss does not have to be hard or grueling. With a few simple changes in your routine, you can give your weight loss that extra boost it needs.

10 Easy Ways to Add Lace to Your Wedding Decorations

 

Lace is beautiful and adds romance and charm to any wedding. You can purchase lace cheaply and in a variety of colors and patterns at local craft stores. This article will provide you with 10 easy ways to add lace to your wedding decorations.

1. A lace table runner is easy to make; just cut the lace to suit the length and width you will need. This will add texture and detail to your wedding table while also bring in an extra color from your wedding scheme.

2. A lace banner is easy enough to make. Just cut lace into rectangles and paint letters on each one with fabric paint. Then glue or tie the letters to a long cord so you can hang it wherever you need some style at your wedding venue.

3. Fabric flowers are very popular and they are easy to make with lace. Simply cut circles of lace in varying sizes. Then layer them on top of each other and sew a pearl into the center. You can then hot glue a wire to the back of the flower and add it to your wedding decorations.

4. Pew bows can be made with a variety of lace. Lace ribbon and lace fabric are both suitable for this project. You can make a simple two loop bow using a large piece of lace, or you can make a more complicated many loop bow using lace ribbon and wire.

5. Placemats can be made directly using lace because it does not fray on the ends. Simply cut the lace into the appropriate size and shape. You can also use lace ribbon to dress up simple place mats.

6. There are many pretty garlands that can be made using lace. Garland is a great wedding decoration because it can be hung or draped anywhere there is space. To make a simple lace garland you can cut strips out of lace and loop them around a long cord. This is accomplished by folding a strip in half and slipping the cut ends through the loop while keeping the cord inside the knot.

8. Card boxes are a fun way to store cards for easy access and reply later, and they are a fun element to decorate for your wedding. Creating a card box is as easy as wrapping a present. Just remember to leave a small slot in the top so the cards can slide in. Add some lace ribbon around the box using glue or glue on some lace appliques.

9. Using ruffle lace to border the bottom edge of place cards is another really charming way to add delight to your wedding.

10. Table number signs can easily be overlooked, but they provide an opportunity to show you DIY skills. Simply use a stencil to trace numbers onto a piece of lace and glue it to a piece of card stock that has been folded in half. Using contrasting lace and paper will make the number stand out, and folding the paper will make the table number sign stand up.

These simple tips and projects make it easy to add lace to any wedding decoration. Subtle details like these provide big impact on your big day!