If you’re like a lot of people, even children, you have found yourself in a situation where you really need to lose weight. Unfortunately there are no shortcuts but the good news is it is possible.
There are things that can help you lose weight in the short term. But long term it takes a mix of diet changes and exercise to lose weight. It will also take time. Many ways to quickly lose weight can motivate you to make the long term habit changes but if you never make them you won’t be successful.
If you do make these changes you can look forward to a better quality of life for the rest of your life. You will avoid a lot of health problems. You’ll find the self-esteem you get from overcoming a difficult challenge and looking your best.
I like to tell people about my efforts to lose weight on Facebook because then I get praise and support. It’s very powerful to read and hear people congratulating you on your effort or saying how good you look.
Reality #1: You have to exercise at least 30 mins. 5 to 7 days per week until you have lost the weight.
“To lose weight, you need to exercise five to seven days per week. Once you’ve lost weight, you can drop back to three full-strength and cardio workouts per week, and still maintain your weight loss.” A full workout includes 30 or more minutes each of cardio and strength training.
Reality #2: You must make permanent changes to your diet.
Regina Brooks, a personal trainer, has lost 80 pounds and has kept it off for 16 years. “Most people don’t really overeat,” Brooks says. “They just don’t eat right. In fact, many don’t eat enough. They eat too many simple carbs, like bread, pasta and gravy, and not enough foods with ‘chewage,’ like protein, whole grains, fruit, veggies and high-fiber foods.”
Be sure to drink more water because drinking water can help you lose weight
Jason Olson, also a trainers says that you can’t go back to your old ways if you want to maintain weight loss. “People think once they’ve lost weight, they can take it easy, skip workouts and eat donuts again. Then the weight creeps back.
Reality #3: Losing weight isn’t as tough as maintaining weight loss. It’s possible but it takes a COMMITMENT.
Plenty of people lose weight. It’s keeping it off that is difficult. People get surgery and gain it back. If you want to be successful long term you have to make a permanent change – not a temporary one. Sometimes it’s difficult to let go of old habits and ways to comfort or entertain yourself. You can’t eat the same amount of food that you used to.
According to Psychology Today: “More than 54 million [Americans] are dieting. Of those who successfully lose weight, 90-95 percent are unable to keep it off long-term.”
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