Losing
weight is hard, there's no doubt about that and it can be a lonesome
experience. If you've tried and failed before, you're not alone. It can be very
discouraging and demoralizing when you can't get the results you want time and
time again. It's common to blame yourself, to think you're not good enough or
that you just aren't capable of losing weight.
Knowledge is Power
First, you
need to know what factors actually contribute to weight loss. When you're
informed, you're a much more savvy consumer. Once you know what a good weight
loss program will include, you'll have a much easier time sorting through all
of your options. There are some good programs out there. The trick is to find
them.
Fast-acting or Long-lasting
Of course,
everyone wants results yesterday. There are weight loss programs that promise
to get you results overnight. This can be very appealing. Losing weight that
fast isn't healthy though, and it probably won't last. You should really only
lose between one and three pounds a week if you want to be healthy and be able
to keep the weight off long term.
Crash diets,
while tempting for the speed of the results they can bring, will often set you
up to gain back the weight you lost and more. If you're serious about getting
in shape and staying there, you've got to go about it the right way. This means
being patient and finding a program that you can stick to for the long term.
You didn't gain a bunch of weight overnight. You can't expect to lose it that
way either.
You also
need to take some responsibility for your success or failure throughout the
weight loss process. Sure you need the right plan and the right guidance, but
you've also got to put in some effort. And you can do it. You just need to
believe in yourself and commit to making a change in your lifestyle. Finding
the right program that will fit into your schedule is important, but nothing's
going to be effortless. You need to make room for proper diet and fitness in
your schedule too.
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