Losing weight is never an easy thing to do. And one of the main reasons it is not your fault you're overweight is because the information you have been given has been wrong. Large food and drug companies have been overlooking critical research that will help you break the downward cycle of aging. The curriculum and requirements that are specified by state medical boards, and nutrition licenses are based on incomplete research often overlooking critical information that could save your life.
STEP 2:
Find Social Support
A study from Stanford University showed that social support is the #1 factor for success in weight loss programs.
Social support can come from your spouse, family members, friends, or co-workers. The Stanford study showed that individuals have a greater chance of sticking to an exercise program when they have to be accountable to an authority figure - such as a doctor, lifestyle coach, or trainer.
Regardless, don't feel that you need to do this on your own. Get some social support and watch your success rate soar. Good communication and professional instruction will significantly increase your chances of success.
STEP 3:
Don't Follow The Latest FAD DIET
Every week it seems there is a new diet book out that everyone is touting as the end all and be all of dieting. Fight the urge to run out and jump into these fads no matter who is endorsing them. Most of them are simply a means to profit on the desperate, and sell more of their particular foods, or supplements.
Losing weight is not a one time thing. In order to live the life you deserve it is about finding a healthy balance, and changing your lifestyle, especially when it comes to food. Most of us are addicted to food, and these addictions can be harder to break than most drug addictions.
The key is to take it one day, and one meal at a time. Add in more and more whole natural foods like vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats, while reducing the amount of food we consume out of a bag. As a good rule of thumb if it comes in a bag, your body will probably not respond well to it.
What you need to do is find a diet that suits your lifestyle, and promotes living a longer healthier life. Find a diet that recommends 35-45% Fat, 25-35% Carbohydrates, and 20-25% Protein, and you will be well on your way to losing weight.
STEP 4:
Forget All of the Exercise Advice You Have Ever Received
Most fitness professionals out there promote low intensity training, with low weight high reps, and long cardio sessions, but this type of training is not effective for weight/fat loss.
The International SportMed Journal has published numerous studies showing that high intensity exercise increases weight and fat loss. One particular study observed high-intensity exercise resulted in 20% more weight and fat loss, compared with low-intensity exercise.
Find a workout program that utilizes compound strength training and interval/spring workouts. Both types of high intensity exercises have been scientifically proven to reduce fat, build lean muscle, and help you lose unwanted weight.
To reach your weight loss goals you are going to have to sweat, and don't let any late night infomercials convince you otherwise.
Losing weight isnt easy. Especially with all the incorrect mythical information floating around out there. But, you can do it. Make the commitment today, and start making strides towards a better and healthier you today.
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