Friday, August 28, 2009

Losing Weight Tips That Really Work

By April Kerr

The weight loss industry is a thriving business. Everywhere you look these days you will see advertisements for a new fad diet. It almost seems that new ones spring up every day. Many people turn to these fad diets in order to lose a few pounds, and get into shape. Some may achieve results that probably would have been achieved anyway, because of their habits and lifestyle. Unfortunately, more often the case is the person with a large amount of weight to be lost, who looks for the solution, with the promises made by fad diets. When the results are not achieved, they move on to the next fad diet, which will cost more money, and yield no positive results.

Understanding that the "diet industry" is in business to make money is important here. Unfortunately, it is very much reliant upon these individual's failure, in order to ensure their purchase of the next fad diet program. Let's face it, there are very few programs that offer a one-time membership fee for life. Programs that do offer this, as well as quite low fees, are generally the real deal. Beware of any program which is selling a specific food item, designed to create weight loss, but is only available through this program. These fad diets are not designed with healthy weight loss in mind, but rather to make money.

The truth that the diet industry does not want people to know is this. You do not need them! Healthy, long-lasting week loss does not need to be expensive. Everything that is needed to become slimmer, healthier, and feel great is available to just about everyone, free of charge. There is much to be said for determination, hard work, and willpower. Sadly, most overweight individuals have been convinced that their weight issue is the result of lack of determination and willpower. This can not be further from the truth. It seems that a person who understandably has failed with a fad diet, and yet it's on to the next one, has quite a bit of determination, as well as a serious desire to achieve their weight loss goals.

Anyone who is overweight should forget about all of the negative comments that have been made towards them. There is no benefit, or need for blame. Every person deserves and has the right and to feel good. Forget about the "failures" and look toward the success. Love yourself.

What is needed to obtain success, is a comfortable pair of shoes, a lightweight, comfortable outfit, a water bottle, and an excellent healthy eating plan. Eliminate sugar from you diet (except for an occasional small reward). Eat larger portions of fresh vegetables and fruit. Limit carbs, fat, and meat, and drink a healthy amount of water.

Permanent weight loss will be achieved through healthy eating, regular exercise, and good habits.

Eat foods that are good for you, and taste good. Find ways to have fun with exercise. Drink plenty of water, and be good to yourself. You will eventually find that you are achieving your weight loss goals.

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