9 . How to Drop a Pant Size in a Week
Dropping one pant size in seven days is a difficult task, but with dedication, exercise and the right diet, you can make it happen.
Increase your water consumption. Thirst is often misinterpreted as hunger, and if you are drinking the right amount of water, you will find it much easier to avoid snacking. Look to drink at around eight or nine glasses of water every day.
Lower your calorie count. You can use a calorie calculator to determine how much you need to take in to maintain or lose weight If you take in fewer calories than you burn each day, you will lose weight as a result. As a rule, an average-sized woman needs to take in less than 1.300 calories per day for extreme weight loss, as you’ll naturally burn around 2,000. Exact measurements differ based on age, height, weight and activity level.
Cut the junk food. Chips, soda and candy seem harmless if taken as snacks, but can seriously affect your weight loss, Limit yourself to one or two snacks per day and switch your usual snack foods for baby carrots, apples and grapes.
Break up your meals. If you want to lose weight, try eating four or five small meals per day instead of two or three large ones. This makes it easier for your body to process what you are consuming. Divide your required calories by the number of meals you’ll be eating to determine how large each meal should be Space your meals out two or three hours apart—try meals at breakfast, mid-morning, lunch, afternoon and dinner.
Doing intense aerobic (需氧的) exercise. You have to encourage your body to bum calories if you want to drop pounds and inches. Running is by far the fastest calorie burner, with the potential for 986 calories per hour. If you’re unable to run, use an elliptical machine (椭圆机), jump rope, or participate in a high-impact aerobics class.
1. When you are thirsty, you may mistake it as a sign ________.
| A．to drink something | B．to eat something |
| C．to sleep for a while | D．to do some exercise |
2. If you want to lose weight, you need to ________.
| A．burn fewer calories | B．eat as much as usual |
| C．eat less than you burn | D．measure your weight first |
3. Of the following, which might be beneficial for losing weight?
| A．Fruits. | B．Hamburgers. |
| C．Steak. | D．Ice cream. |
4. Why are you advised to eat four or five small meals each day?
| A．Because you are always hungry. |
| B．Because it’s easier for digestion. |
| C．Because it will keep you occupied. |
| D．Because you need more space. |
5. Where might this passage come from?
| A．A travel guide. | B．A science report. |
| C．A medical textbook. | D．A health magazine. |
