Weight Loss Strategies

There are hundreds of weight loss products, fad diets, and Diet Experts who know all the secrets to losing weight. Yet, the weight loss industry continues to be one of the largest and fastest growing business sectors in the United States, not to mention in the world. Men and women alike spend millions of dollars annually trying to lose their extra weight and then spend almost as much trying to keep that weight off. The secret to permanent weight loss, however is to make long-term life-style changes that create healthy nutritional and exercise habits that become ingrained.



How are these permanent changes made? Consider these strategies for reaching your permanent weight loss goals:



1. Commit for life. Weight loss that is permanent is not easy. It takes hard work and it takes the patience and determination to stick with the plan and to stay committed to the goal. Permanently modifying lifelong habits literally takes physical and mental energy.



2. Focus Inwardly. No one can make weight loss a success except the individual themselves. Finding their internal motivation to lose weight will mean they are losing weight for themselves and no one else. Losing weight should be a very personal goal, it should not be done to please anyone else.



3. Set a realistic and reachable goal. When some try to lose weight, they don’t realize that a reasonable weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds per week, so expect to lose 30 pounds their first month and then are disappointed when they don’t. To lose the 1 to 2 pounds per week, it will take burning an extra 500 to 1,000 extra calories per day either through more exercise or through consuming fewer calories or a combination of both.



4. Eat healthier. Modifying the diet to include healthier foods includes adding more plant-based foods, including vegetables, whole grains, and fruits. It also helps to add some variety into the menu, including green, leafy vegetables. Start the day with a good, healthy breakfast. Include healthy fats, as well including vegetable oils, nut butters, and olive oil. Also, cut back on sugar, high-fat dairy, and eat lean protein, approximately 3 ounce servings, no more.



5. Work it out. Though it is possible to lose weight without exercising, physical activity provides an edge to weight loss. It helps burn off calories which cannot be cut through diet alone. Exercise is also extremely beneficial for the health including reducing blood pressure, boosting the mode, and strengthening the cardiovascular system. Research studies have shown that individuals who have maintained long-term weight loss have all done it by including regular physical activity.



6. Change perspectives. Eating healthy and exercising will certainly help with weight loss, but these will not provide for long-term, permanent weight loss. The only thing that can make that happen is when the individual commits to maintaining a healthy, active, nutritious lifestyle and makes permanent changes in diet, eating and physical activity habits and ensures these become their way of life.



During any weight loss program, there will likely be setbacks. Instead of giving up and quitting, anyone trying to lose weight will be better off simply forgiving themselves for getting off-track and starting fresh the next day. It is good to remember that weight loss is not easy and neither is changing one’s life to make the weight loss permanent. Steady and permanent weight loss will take time, but committing to a healthy lifestyle will work and the results will certainly be worth all the effort.

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Weight Loss Without Gimmicks

The weight loss industry is full of gimmicks and magic pills. The truth is that everyone already knows what it takes to lose weight. I was once told by a kung fu instructor that a secret isn't something you don't know but something that you don't do.





So if you are fat and out of shape, it isn't because of something you don't know; it's because of what you aren't willing to do. Be honest with yourself, what is that you aren't willing to do? Are you aren't willing to push away the plate? Are you not willing to stop eating sweets and other healthy foods? Are you not willing to exercise. Take responsibility and control of your health because only you can change you.





I don't write this as some naturally skinny person but as someone who has been fat my entire life. I was wearing husky jeans in the 2nd grade and went through all the teasing that fat kids go through. I have heard every insult and have tried every diet.





The truth of the matter is that weight loss is simple. Note that I said simple and not easy. It isn't easy practicing self-discipline or forcing yourself to workout.





I am of the belief that fat people like me, should think of their weigh loss battle as a form of mental and emotional training because you are going to have to cultivate a strong mind and control your emotions to lose weight.





The unhealthy food that you love actually causes addiction because it release dopamine from the brain which is a hormone that gives you a sense of pleasure and well being. So people actually have food addictions.



Now lets not use our food addictions and our brains natural desire for high glucose and fatty foods as an excuse. It is our job to overcome our gluttonous nature and cultivate self-control.





Here's a little bit of truth, when you take on the duty of losing weight and begin to make good choices you automatically feel good about yourself . When you start to eat healthy food you naturally feel good about yourself. That is the positive side effect of living a healthy life style.



Another thing you must do is re-frame how you think about dieting and exercise. If you think about these things as torture then you will never be successful but if you think about it in a positive context; it will be easier.



As you can see, weight loss is all mental. It requires that you think differently about exercise and diet. You also have to take full responsibility of your health.





This is your responsibility and duty to take care of your body. Realize that there are some benefits to doing the right things. Eating healthy and exercise feels good and gives you confidence. It is as if your body thanks you for doing the right thing and not feeding it junk food. Follow these tips and you will lose weight.