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You can ask anyone who has ever tried losing weight and they will all tell you the same thing, weight loss isn’t easy. In fact, losing weight is one of the most difficult things to do in life. One of the ultimate keys to success though is to not quit. Here are 3 quick tips to help you along the way.

Not giving up on a weight loss program or new diet plan is a lot easier said than done. I know that all too well myself from the years of struggling to find a diet I could actually stick with.

But, you can lose the weight you want to lose if you will follow a few simple guidelines and believe in yourself. I know it works because I’ve done it. After years of trying, I finally managed to find the right diet plan and the faith in myself to make it work. It’s helped me lose 38 pounds and be able to keep it off.

1. Relax – Losing weight with any weight loss plan is going to take time. If you see a diet that tells you that you will lose 25 pounds in your first week, run from it. Crash diets will not do it for you. Instead, be willing to give things time. Don’t let yourself get caught up in the hype. If you lose 5 pounds in your first 2 weeks on a new weight loss program then that is great! Just stick with it.

2. Make a commitment to yourself that you are not going to quit. Write it out and post it on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror. It may sound funny, but it helps. It will be a constant reminder to you of why you are wanting to change your life.

3. Get some exercise – No matter what anyone tries to say differently, you have to get some exercise every week in any weight loss program. It can be as simple as walking for 30-45 minutes 4-5 times a week.

Walking will not only help you lose weight, but it also puts you in a healthy mindset. You begin feeling better about yourself and about losing weight. You’ll begin to see things in a more positive light. It’s really amazing at the many benefits something as simple as walking can do.

If you can bring these 3 tips with in starting a weight loss or diet program, your chances of success are almost guaranteed. Don’t quit! You really can lose weight and feel better.

I know you are making these fat loss mistakes because I did too! Based on my experience from losing over 80 pounds and finally keeping it off, here are some tips for avoiding these common dieting mistakes.

YOU ARE TRYING TO DO TOO MUCH TOO SOON

Trying to go from Sedentary Slob to Super Dieter on a Monday morning? Not so smart. It is a great way to ensure you will be back to the couch by mid-day Wednesday. You can’t expect to undo years worth of damage overnight.

If you typically eat three meals per day, start slowly by adding a snack – either in the morning or the afternoon, then work your way to six small meals every 2-3 hours. This approach to fat loss is called kaizen, a Japanese philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement throughout all aspects of life. Making a small change once a day or once a week leads to a constant state of improvement.

YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE QUICK FIX

I was convinced I had a Loch Ness Monster in my colon and that was making me fat! But the colon cleanser I purchased only left me with a very sore butt, some leafy-looking things in the toilet and not a single pound lost.

Now I was convinced that I needed a super-duper-ultra fat burner – one that would melt away the fat while I sat on my butt doing nothing!

After thousands of dollars and lots of false hope, I realized that the only way I was going to achieve the lean body that I desired was to come up with a solid nutrition and exercise plan, and to add supplements that were backed by solid science.

YOU ARE LETTING OTHERS KNOCK YOU OFF-TRACK

My family is full of enablers – they mean well, but they were not sensitive to the fact that I was serious about staying on track with my weight loss diet. “C’mon a little bit won’t hurt” or “you can diet tomorrow” was all it took to convince me to eat. Within 30 minutes I had eaten myself stupid and undone all of the positive progress that I had spent the past week achieving.

Let those around you know how important it is for you to lose weight and what it means to both you, and them, if you do not achieve your goals.

YOU ARE NOT GETTING BACK “ON THE WAGON” IMMEDIATELY AFTER FALLING OFF

I would usually fall off my diet toward the end of any given week. It was at that point that I rationalized that, since I was “off the wagon” I would wait until Monday to get started again!

This probably won’t come as a big shock, but science now has proven that weekends can wreak havoc on your waistline. That was the conclusion of Washington University researchers, who found that even people on strict diet and exercise programs lose weight more slowly than expected because they eat more on weekends.

The verdict: People don’t need a holiday to eat more; they tend to do it every weekend because human lifestyle patterns can be very different.

There were two key takeaways for me from this:

1.The best time to get back “on the wagon” was at your next meal – do not wait until you’ve done more damage. 2. Do not let the weekends be different than any other day – stick with your plan whether it is a Saturday or a Wednesday

YOU ARE TRYING TO BE PERFECT EVERY DAY

Life is not perfect – and your diet plan shouldn’t be either. You can’t expect yourself to follow your program to the letter every second of every day until you reach your goal. If you do, you will ultimately fail. That is why you need to apply the 90/10 rule to your nutrition and exercise.

The 90/10 rule is very simple – if you are following your weight loss diet plan 90% of the time, then you will not be hurt by the 10% of the time that you are not. Your weight loss diet should include a minimum of 5 meals per day, with 6 meals being ideal. Following the 90/10 rule with 6 meals a day (or 42 meals a week) means that you have 4 meals a week where you can go off your program without halting progress, as long as those meals are reasonable.

Same rules apply to exercise. Let’s say your schedule permits you to work out 4 days per week. So in a month, you have 16 workouts – and following the 90/10 rule, you can miss 1 or 2 workouts without derailing yourself. However, you should save your “skips” for times when you really need to skip – like a poor night’s sleep, illness, or hectic travel schedule.

YOU ARE NOT SETTING REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

It took you your entire life to get to this point, and you expect to reverse all of the damage in 3 weeks? That is what a lot of diet products would like you to believe.

You absolutely MUST set goals, but they MUST be realistic. What is realistic? one to two pounds of fat per week is a reasonable goal. The more you have to lose, the higher you can set your expectation. But if you are approaching double-digits with your expectations, you are setting yourself up for failure.

Copyright (c) 2009 Stephen Smith

Losing weight is simple and easy to do. Virtually every diet and weight-loss program can help people shed the excess kilos in a short period of time. The problem is, losing weight and keeping it off long term is actually quite difficult.

The main reason why most diets or weight-loss programs don’t work is simply because they’re not sustainable. Starvation diets, low-carb diets, replacing food with shakes for main meals, the list goes on. None of these strategies offer long term, realistic and sustainable approaches to weight-loss.

Furthermore, the weight that is lost by using these approaches tends to be mainly water, stored carbohydrate and protein (lean body tissue) with some body fat. Our goal should be to maximise the amount of fat that is lost. In order to lose body fat instead of simply body weight, 3 criteria must be met:

1. A mild calorie (energy) deficit must be created.

2. The body must be encouraged to use stored fat as its primary fuel source.

3. Sufficient time must be allowed to pass in order to achieve substantial results.

Let’s look at each of these areas in detail:

1. A mild calorie (energy) deficit must be created. This means the body expends (burns up) more energy each day than is consumed, i.e. ‘energy out’ is greater than ‘energy in’. By creating a calorie (energy) deficit the body must then rely on existing fat stores in order to provide the additional calories it requires.

A mild calorie deficit can be achieved in two ways: eating less or boosting metabolism.

Eating less is the approach most diets use. Even though it is successful in the short term, the body soon adapts to it by slowing the metabolism and increasing appetite.

Boosting metabolism is a far more effective approach to losing weight and burning fat and it can be done through a variety of mechanisms. Increasing meal frequency (eating 5 meals a day instead of 3), eating foods that boost metabolism like chilli and curries, exercising and using supplements that boost metabolism like ‘thermogenics’ all assist fat burning in the body.

2. The body must be encouraged to use stored fat as its primary fuel source. This may be achieved by ensuring the level of insulin in the body is kept as low as possible. Insulin is a storage hormone, which means it increases the uptake of nutrients into cells. Whilst this may be beneficial from an anabolic (muscle building) perspective, insulin also promotes the storage of excess glucose as body fat. Worse still, it stops the mobilisation and utilisation of fat for fuel (fat burning).

There are many way to keep insulin low in the body. Eating small meals, controlling carbohydrate intake and using supplements like, glucose disposal agents (GDAs) all keep insulin low.

Eating large meals promotes greater insulin secretion by the pancreas. Therefore, small meals will keep this down.

Being aware of carbohydrate sources is also important because it is the macronutrient (carbohydrate, protein and fat) that has the greatest impact on insulin secretion. It is not necessary to follow a low carb diet in order to keep insulin low but by simply eating more low density carbs (broccoli, cauliflower, beans, peas, etc) and less high density carbs (bread, pasta, rice, cereals, etc) insulin will stay low.

GDAs assist the body in disposing glucose more effectively by increasing its uptake into the lean tissues of the body (muscles, organs, etc.).

3. Sufficient time must be allowed to pass in order to achieve substantial results. Since it takes time for the body to burn off body fat it is essential to allow sufficient time to pass rather than expecting dramatic results overnight!

If we estimate that a 300-calorie deficit won’t have a major negative impact on our metabolism and if we assume that all of those calories that the body needs are derived from fat stores (which doesn’t occur but for the sake of the argument we will assume that it does), then the body can only lose about 33 grams of fat a day! [1 gram of fat has 9 calories] That works out to be 231 grams of fat a week! This is a far cry from the several kilos of weight that may be lost in a week!

As a result of this, people must be realistic in their expectations. A good example of this is competitive bodybuilders who generally allow themselves 12-14 weeks to get ready for a show. These athletes are usually already lean by population standards but the 12-14-week period allows them to achieve extremely low levels of body fat without sacrificing their precious muscle tissue.

If you are serious about losing body fat, not just body weight, then allow yourself at least 12-14 weeks to achieve your physical goals.

Overall, these strategies are used by all successful weight-loss systems. They provide people with proven techniques and products that can help them lose weight and keep it off without having an impact on their lifestyle. Let’s face it, there’s nothing better than losing weight (which is mainly fat), getting in great shape and still being able to enjoy life!

Losing weight can often be daunting and some weight loss techniques involve significant lifestyle changes. There are so many simply changes you can make to your diet to dramatically reduce your calorie intake, and increase subsequent weight loss. This article focuses on easy lifestyle changes designed to help you lose at least 0.5kg a week. To lose weight all you need to do is make sure you burn more calories than you consume. To lose 0.5kg a week you simply need to make sure that each day you burn 500 calories more than you consume. So if your weight is stable and you want to lose 0.5kg a week you need reduce your calorie intake or increase calorie expenditure to the tune of 500 calories a day. This may seem like a lot however there are so many easy things we can do to achieve this. Did you know that a 600ml bottle of coke has 285 Calories in it? Or that a slice of chocolate mud cake has 390 Calories? That means if the only changes you made to your daily diet was to cut out your bottle of coke and cake you would lose over 0.5kg a week. At the bottom of the article is a list of commonly eaten foods and drinks and some better alternatives to help lose weight. All you need to do to lose weight is look at the foods you eat each day and then find a healthier substitute. Simply make sure your changes are more than 500 calories and this will ensure weight loss of more than 0.5kg a week. Here are some possible changes to lose more than 0.5kg a week. Weight loss change 1: – Glass of water instead of juice in the morning: 123 Cal savings – Replace butter with extra light margarine: 49 Cal savings – Fat free yoghurt instead of full cream: 82 Cal savings – 20 minute jog: 210 Cal savings – No sugar in coffee & low fat milk: 50 Cal savings Total: 514 Cal savings Weight loss change 2: – One glass of wine instead of two over dinner: 135 Cal savings – Portion size reduction for dinner: 160 Cal savings – No biscuit with coffee: 190 Cal savings – Light margarine instead of normal margarine: 37 Cal savings Total: 522 Cal savings Weight loss change 3: – Water instead of soft drink: 170 Cal savings – 1 hour walk: 240 Cal savings – Low fat muffin instead of cake slice: 120 Cal savings Total: 530 Cal savings Weight loss change 4: – Vegetable snack instead of packaged chips: 250 Cal savings – Muesli bar instead of chocolate bar: 160 Cal savings – Lean ham instead of salami on sandwich: 150 Cal savings Total: 560 Cal savings You can make any number of different changes. The idea of this article is to provoke thought about making healthy substitutes to your diet and lifestyle to assist weight loss. It is important to understand what is in all the foods you eat

With summer just around the corner, there is no better time to commit to a weight loss plan. You can see quick weight loss results and shed unwanted pounds in as few as six weeks if you are able to stick with a
diet and increase your exercise.
It’s common for people to look for a weight loss program this time of year. People want to look nice in their summer clothes and feel comfortable shedding layers of clothes as the warmer months arrive. Spring is a great time to start a weight loss program. Remember that once you recommit to daily exercise, your body will go through an adjustment period. It will be a few weeks before you are able to measure your dieting success.
Quick Weight Loss Diets Give False Promises
Weight loss programs and products that promise immediate results are not realistic. Some overweight people try starvation diets, skip meals, become gym rats and take potentially harmful diet pills in hopes of losing weight quickly. Others take laxatives or purge after they eat to keep from gaining weight. The sad truth, however, is there is no get-slim-quick plan that works and is healthy for you.
The Path to Healthy Weight Loss
Creating balance in your life is necessary for permanent weight loss. No diet on the market will work for you unless you work it. You must be willing to commit to the weight loss plan, be ready for change, make time for daily exercise, and find things to keep you busy and away from the kitchen.
Tips for Healthy and Fast Weight Loss
These healthy weight loss tips won’t make you skinny overnight, but they will set you on the path to better health and lasting weight loss:
* You can lose weight the healthy way by cutting back as few as 250 calories per day and getting some type of exercise at least three days per week.
* Find out why you eat. Address any emotional eating habits you might have.
* Keep track of every morsel you put in your mouth. You don’t have to do this for the rest of your life, but try it for a week and you will be amazed at how much a few bites here and there really add up.
* Move your body. Find an activity you enjoy and stick with it.
* Find support for your weight loss journey. If you don’t have built-in support in your family, try finding a local support group or an online weight loss buddy.
* Plan your meals ahead of time. Write out exactly what you will eat all week, shop according to your meal plan, and stick with it. Taking the guesswork out of your daily meals keeps you from making poor choices
when you are already hungry.
* Cook up a batch of food on the weekend and create your own frozen dinners. Grill a handful of chicken breasts, for example, and have them ready to go in a moment’s notice to pair with brown rice and a vegetable. Or dice the chicken and toss it on a salad for a quick and healthy meal.
* Include healthy fats in your diet. A handful of nuts or a teaspoon of olive oil are healthy options.
* Swap out your sugary drinks for water. Flushing the toxins from your body and keeping it hydrated are important for weight loss.
Start making healthier food choices. Cut back a little on your calories and portions. Get some exercise. With just these simple changes, you can see weight loss results by summer.

We all want a quick weight fix, especially when it comes to losing weight. The initial stages of our diet we can lose a lot of excess wait. People do miraculously well in the first couple of weeks. The reason being our body is not used to of the new healthy low fat foods and it reacts amazingly. The body becomes a weight busting machine and people sometimes lose 10 pounds in a week or more.But during the second week the weight loss stops reason being your body adjusts to your new diet plan. Therefore it is important to change your diet plan every week. Either you add five minutes to your workout routine or eat a different fat burning food. Overall the safest weight loss requirement for every week is a Kg. A weight loss greater than that might be normal in the first couple of weeks, but later it might just be water weight. Remember water weight comes back, a weight loss which consists of more fat is which you should be looking at.When you follow your diet you lose a lot of muscle weight, but when you work out you lose fat. It is better to lose fat, since fat is dangerous and makes you look heavier. Muscle weight is good, but losing both the weights simultaneously is expected in the first weeks. Getting rid of fat more than muscle will be seen if you keep a track of your lost inches. It is important when you start your weight loss process you monitor your weight loss in inches and on the scale. Sometimes you might not have lost weight on the scale, but your inches would have gone down a lot.So a combination of both proper exercise and the right diet will help you achieve your goal faster. But do not rush your weight loss process since this is a life long adjustment you need to make. Not something which is done for a week and then stopped. Maintaining a healthy weight is a great achievement.

When you first begin to diet it is hard to break old habits and begin forming new habits. This is where a weight loss partner comes in. Your diet partner will help keep you on track and hold you accountable for your food intake and your exercise plan.

Your diet partner will help you to stay motivated. You can plan to exercise together at a set time each day. This will keep you accountable and motivated. It is harder to give your weight loss partner a week excuse as to why you can not exercise than it is to convince yourself that you should just skip a day.

Diet partners also offer a great support system when it comes to sticking to a diet. It is easy to cheat on a diet especially if you feel you are going it alone. Your weight loss partner will help you to stay on track and listen when you do fall off the wagon.

You may also find that you end up with just a bit of competition when it comes to dieting with a partner. If you have a week where your partner has lost more weight than you or exercised more than you, you may just have to get moving and try and win next week.

Your partner will also add a bit of fun to dieting. You can work together to find fun new recipes and laugh when you goof up that new recipe. It is also a lot of fun to take a walk and tell silly jokes on the way. Set up one day each week where it is joke day and your entire exercise time is spent telling silly jokes while walking.

Friendships are built around common experience. You will find that your weight loss partner may just become your new best friend. As your lifestyle choices change so will your diet partners. It is always easier to do it with a friend.

Just remember to keep up the good work and have fun with your diet partner.

I want to lose weight. I want to lose weight quick. How many calories should I eat to lose weight? That answer depends on many factors, there is no magic number, if you will. A person’s daily recommended caloric intake for weight loss will depend on such factors as height, current weight, fat to muscle ratio, etc. However, there are some general rules of thumb that do apply.If you are wondering, “How many calories should I eat to lose weight?”, a great place to start is to find your personal BMR (basal metabolic rate). There are many BMR calculators available online that will do these calculations for you. This calculation will give you the number of calories you will need in order to maintain your current weight. From here, you can decide at what rate you would like to lose the weight and subtract calories from this number. To lose one pound, the body must be deficient of 3500 calories. A person can deduct these calories either through exercise or by deducting calories from their daily food intake. By simply cutting 250 calories from your diet each day when figuring how many calories should I eat to lose weight, and walking moderately for 30 minutes five days per week, you can lose at least one pound per week.Cutting at least 250 calories from your diet each day should not be difficult. If you are a soda drinker, a great way to cut out those calories is to skip a can of soda per day. Sodas are full of sugar and chemicals and are com plete empty calories. This means that they only do harm to your body. Sodas have absolutely no nutritional value. Skipping the fast food line is also an easy way to cut the unwanted calories and fat from your diet when deciding on how many calories I should eat to lose weight. It is common knowledge that fast food is laden with fat and unneeded calories. Instead, opt for fresh salads, small amounts of proteins, and small amounts of complex carbohydrates like brown rice. If you do splurge for fast food, order the smallest burger on the menu and remove the top half of the bun. Instead of greasy fries, order a side salad, and instead of a soda, opt for water instead.As you can see, “How many calories should I eat to lose weight?”, is a question without a simple answer. There are many theories floating around out there that do not force a person to count calories, but most of these theories lead to fad dieting, which is unhealthy and unproductive.The good news is that it is fairly simple to calculate how many calories you need to consume in order to lose the weight in a healthy manor. As long as you remember that you need to delete 3500 calories in some way, shape or form from your body to lose a pound, you can easily figure what foods are worth eating and which ones you need to steer clear of. Once you learn to eat in moderation and exercise regularly, the weight will start to come off. Weight loss is not a crap shoot, it is simply science.