Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Weight Loss Programs and Extreme Diets Will Never Work

By Erin Upshaw

Many people are very similar to you. They are tired of constantly trying new exercises and diets that just will never work. Your motivated at first, but as time progresses you become tired of it, and you feel as if you have failed again.

Does the above description sound like you? Are you angry and frustrated about why your diet programs are not working? Just like you, many others feel the same way. There are countless reasons explaining why diets fail and this article will cover the most important.

Your weight loss program failed because it was bogus. Extreme diets will burn you out, making it hard to maintain consistency. Exercises using absurd movements and consuming limited types of foods is not sustainable in the long haul. You have to choose an exercise and diet program that you will enjoy doing in the short term and for the long term in order to drop that weight for good.

A key reason why most people aren't able to stick to their program is because they have a lack of support. Friends and relative don't back you up, and you cave to their temptation for one bite of dessert. Your friends could have even made fun of you for thinking about working out! No matter what, you need to have support. A weight loss group or personal trainer will be sure to motivate you.

Another reason could be that you were dieting incorrectly (i.e. not exercising, or over exercising and under eating). The goals were never reached and you quit out of disappointment and frustration. Diet and exercise must be done together to experience effective weight loss. A workout plan must include both diet and exercise.

It could also be that you didn't give the program enough of a chance to work. Changes in your body take time. It may take several weeks to see the numbers on the scale change very much. Your body is very set in its ways and you have to stick with a diet and exercise program that is going to force it to change and adapt. Find a good program and be patient, and you will see results.

Finally, you may not have achieved weight loss because of a lack of commitment. You have to start your plan without any doubts. You must be fully committed. Otherwise, you'll find ways to cheat your diet and cheat yourself. The moment you think your diet is failing you off you go. Failure is not an option; stick to your guns and finish the fight! Forgive yourself for any past attempts that did not work out. Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

Ironically, the secret to weight loss is not actually a secret to anyone. We have always know what it is: a healthy diet and exercise are what will help us lose weight. There is no miracle way to get that perfect body. There is absolutely no "instant fat loss" cure. Pick a healthy workout that you enjoy and will maintain. Keep realistic goals and your diet will have you thin in no time. - 14130

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