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Need Help To Lose Weight?
First, when contemplating the start of a weight loss program, visiting a doctor or nutritionist is a given. This may seem obvious to most, but unless you have health problems associated with obesity, many doctors will not broach the subject. It's a good idea to talk to a doctor about weight loss plans not just for the health aspect, but to get their views on the various commercial programs out there or even to get recommendations for nutritionists or support groups.
When you finally get down to picking a specific plan to lose weight there are certain questions you should want answered. Write them down if necessary. You do not want to get caught up in the flash and hype pushed by some plans. Also be cautious about celebrity endorsements and quick fix promises.
When evaluating a program you want to be sober and honest about your attitude and lifestyle. There is a large variety of foods and exercises availible to incorporate into a healthy lifestyle. Make sure your decision will work for you and your schedule.
Things To Keep In Mind When Choosing A Plan
Have a plan that stays away from short term diet attitudes, you want something that focuses on a long term lifestyle change.
What are your exact goals? Do you want to lose some pounds or just maintain your current weight?
How does it recommend changing and overhauling your eating habits?
What kind of exercises interest you and are you capable of?
Make sure you choose a plan that promotes natural and balanced eating behaviors, also some sort of regular physical activity. Both should be flexible enough to keep you interested and enjoying your new healthy lifestyle.
Does your choice have a post weight loss regimen? Gaining weight back after a losing the pounds is a common problem associated with many diets. This is why you really need to find a program that pushes the long term lifestyle change and offers some sort of way to maintain weight loss over many years.
How much does it cost. It's important to remember losing weight isn't just about vanity, it's the best way to prevent or reduce the risk of numerous serious diseases. But affordability is still important, make sure you pick something in your price range.
What are the qualifications of the people who created the program? Not just official certifications, but have they battled obesity themselves?
Has the program been around for a while and has it gotten good reviews?
Improve your own Health
Adopting a healthy new lifestyle with natural diet and exercise is one of the best things you can achieve for your health and weight. No matter what your choice of a healthy lifestyle plan, just keep in mind to be honest about your attitude and capabilities. This will help with consistency and longevity in maintaining your weight and health.
Great article, at my age health is my major concern, and the odd wayward dietary trip is seen as an earned award for otherwise being a good healthy eater. My weight has never varied much within my life time slow ups and slow downs but I manage to maintain a steady weight.
I've read some articles that say if you are only slighlty overweight it's actually better if you are consistent about it. People that yo-yo diet can have much bigger health problems even though part of the time they are at a healthy weight. Makes sense to me, that seems like it would be a lot of stress on the body. Also if I remember you've lived overseas and on a farm for a while so you probably don't have the issues with huge portions and processed food. Or have I heard wrong about that? Thanks for the comment. Joe
No your right there, huge portions and processed food are not on my list, I'm a healthy 110kg semi fit person, can walk any distant but cant run to far any more.
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