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Losing Weight

By: Jonathon Hardcastle Everyone who thinks they are overweight wants to lose that excess poundage and they want to do it in the quickest possible time. Their reasons may vary and will probably include everything from feeling healthier, looking better to having more energy. And because of their sense of urgency, many of them resort to sometimes irresponsible means to try to lose weight. For example, they may try these crash diets which demand you to eat very little or nothing at all – a horrible price to pay to lose weight and one which is ineffective. Others try to exercise themselves to death, hoping all that effort will burn the calories that make them fat. What these people need to know is that there is no quick-fix way to getting fit or losing weight. The only effective way to lose weight is to work long and hard, stay disciplined and focused.

Admittedly, there have been a few cases of people successfully shedding off from 10% to 30% of their weight quickly through sheer determination. By staying obsessively committed to their weight-loss programs, to the point of even surpassing the recommended norms set by health instructors, these driven souls actually conquer being overweight. However, medical studies show that this practice is not healthy and can do more damage to the body than good.

The best way to undertake an effective weight loss program is by setting achievable goals. Don’t try to lose all that weight in a short period of time because that isn’t only unrealistic but dangerous to your health. In this case, what is likely going to happen is that you will not be able to achieve your goals and instead end up discouraged and disgusted at your latest attempt to be physically fit.

The recommended weight loss program only targets losing two pounds per week even for those who are significantly overweight. If your goal is to feel better, studies show that overweight people only need to lose between five to 10 percent of their weight and their health is bound to improve dramatically.

The key is to set achievable goals. Start small and increase your goals as you go along. This way, each small goal you meet builds your confidence and boosts you for the next goal on your program.