Common Tips for Quick and Permanent Weight Loss
Tips to Make Any Fat Loss Program Work While Staying Healthy
Jul 10, 2009
Obesity or even a few extra pounds, has a profound effect on a person's life, although the person carrying around the extra pounds seldom realizes this. A deterioration of physical appearance may lead to a low self-esteem, which in turn can lead to depression and other psychological problems.
Too many dieters grab the newest, most advertised product on the market without due regard to the effect it might have on their bodies. Rapid weight loss is exciting, but nothing is more depressing to a dieter, than gaining the weight back and then some more. In order to avoid the yo-yo effect of fad diets with no long-term results, people wishing to lose weight should take into account a few simple tips.
Why Consult a Doctor Before Starting Any Weight Loss Program
The human body will react to any rapid change introduced to it. When the temperature drops suddenly, the body starts to shiver to generate heat and when the temperature rises rapidly, the body produces sweat to cool down. In the same way, the body will react to a sudden drastic change in diet and fluid intake.
In order to ensure that a drastic change in diet does not affect the body negatively, a physician should be consulted before embarking on any weight loss program. Even Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo in his book Eat Right for Your Type, Century Random House UK Ltd, 2001, states that weight loss programs are no substitute for the medical recommendations of doctors and should be used in conjunction with the advice of a physician. A comprehensive physical examination before embarking on a stringent diet plan will eliminate the possibility of exacerbating existing medical conditions.
Tips to Ensure Rapid Long Term Weight Loss
- Diet alone will not result in prolonged weight loss. While a grueling diet might result in initial rapid weight loss, chances are excellent that the weight will return and compound, once the diet becomes tedious and cannot be sustained. For lasting results, a change in attitude is required which includes increased physical activity and if required vitamin supplements.
- No exercise routine is effective if it is not sustainable. Starting a vigorous exercise program after a prolonged period of little to no physical activity, will probably result in injury and thus prevent the overweight individual from sticking to the routine or cause him or her to abandon it all together. The exercise program should fit the physical abilities of the person trying to lose weight. If walking is the only form of exercise the person can do, then walking is most effective exercise for that person's body. Starting slowly and gradually increasing the vigor of an exercise routine is one of the key elements to successful long term weight loss.
- Setting realistic goals will ensure the weight keeps dropping and stays off. People who expect rapid weight loss to be permanent after they abandon the diet program and stringent exercise program are more likely to fail in the long term. By setting realistic weight loss goals, the dieter never loses the motivation which lead to the instigation of the weight loss program in the first place.
- Not every diet suits every person. For some people the Atkins Diet will work wonders and they will be able to maintain their ideal weight by adhering to the general rules of the eating plan. Promises of rapid weight loss may be fulfilled for one person while following the specific diet while another person will experience only moderate success, if any at all.
- Building muscle increases the burning of fat. Light weight training for those unable to walk, run or perform aerobic exercise will also render results. People should not risk injury, especially if obese, by performing stringent aerobic exercise. Rather start slow with a light workout and increase the pace as the fitness levels increase.
- Avoid fast food as far as possible. This includes fried food and over processed foods. Try to incorporate as much fiber and protein in the diet as possible and be sure to drink at least 4-8 glasses of water per day.
Any weight loss program geared to result in rapid weight loss, should be approached with common sense and realistic expectations, as this is the only way to ensure lasting weight loss results.
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