Why Can't I Lose Weight?

You really want to lose weight, you've been trying to lose weight and get fit for some time, but somehow it just isn't happening. "Why not?" I hear you scream through clenched teeth.

Well, there are probably several reasons and the most likely of them are

1. You are still eating too much. It is astounding how much the average person can pack into their stomach in the course of a day. Once you develop a habit of eating up big, it takes a really conscious effort to cut down.

You must not eat till you feel full cause it takes your stomach 20 minutes to get the message. You can consume a lot of calories in 20 minutes and this may be where you are doing the damage. Or you could be mindlessly grazing all day. Either way, you have to keep careful track of how much you eat.

2. You are eating the wrong type of food at the wrong times. It you wake up each day determined to eat less, you may be starving yourself at the wrong end of the day.

Many would-be weight-losers begin their day with deprivation; no breakfast, no morning tea, a low fat tub of yoghurt for late lunch, a small sugar hit for afternoon tea, a pre-dinner drink or two with a packet of salty snacks, a big dinner complete with plenty of carbs, a rich desert, a well deserved bedtime snack (because you ate hardly anything all day).

And next day, with the acrid stench of defeat hanging heavily in the air, back to skipping breakfast again.

It is no deprivation for you to turn your calorie intake upside down, it's just a new habit that will take a few short weeks to get used to.

If you eat a decent breakfast, have healthy snacks morning and afternoon and sit down to a really nutritious lunch, you will use those calories for good (giving you the energy to think and work and exercise) not evil (parking excess fat on your poor innocent hips and belly).

3. You are not allowing your body to partake of the regular exercise it needs. You have to incorporate heart rate lifting, mood enhancing, fat burning exercise into your weekly routine. Up to one hour a day brisk walking will do it for you (have a rainy day contingency plan so you don't fall off your program).

If you know you need to lose weight, if you feel unhappy about your weight and you don't like the way you look, then you have to change what you are currently doing to alter your thoughts, feelings and body shape.

That's about all there is to it. Eat less than your overweight body needs, eat the right foods at the right time and get moving every day. Then, and only then, you will be assured of losing weight.

Rosie Peters gives common sense advice, encouragement and tips for weight loss, sensible diet and lifelong fitness. Sometimes it's not what you want to hear, but what you need to know. Visit Rosie to get diet advice and fitness tips for losing weight

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How to Lose Weight

The healthiest way towards weight loss is neither the bursts of exercise nor the crash diets. In terms of exercise and food, the body likes to have slow changes.

For instance, if you have not exercised for years, you need not rush to run miles a day or pound the treadmill. This will not only leave you disheartened and unmotivated, there is more likelihood that you may injure yourself. This can set your fitness levels even further. The same applies for those, who begin to starve themselves suddenly.

Hence, in order to lose weight, you need more than ordinary steps.

Disadvantages of Excess Weight Gain:

Obesity has many disadvantages. Heart disease is the main risk that obese people suffer from. Secondly, they are more prone to stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure. Based on a recent research carried out in America, obese people are more likely to die prematurely as compared to their healthier counterparts.

Hence, it is important for obese people to remain aware of their conditions and change their lifestyle and diet as early as possible to lose weight.

*Simple Steps to Lose Weight:

Below mentioned are some simple tools that can help you to lose weight:-

1. The best food by which you can lose weight is salads. They have gained much popularity amongst dieters who want to lose their weight fast. If you feel that your salad is bland, do not add cream or sauce to improve the taste of your food.

2. You can also eat baked potatoes in your breakfast. It is a good food and helps you to lose weight.

3. Always remain careful with what you add. Do not neutralize the weight loss benefits of food, when you select the best amongst them.

4. Always eat a high quality food with your snack or meal.

Follow these steps and you are sure to lose weight.

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Are Your Loved Ones Hindering Your Weight Loss Efforts?

Sometimes our loved ones can hinder our weight loss goals. Often times their intention is not to hinder us.

For example, I love donuts. There was a time in my life when I simply could not say "no" to them. I would wind up binging on them - I could eat 4 to 6 donuts with no problem at all.

I began a weight loss program. I was following my plan to the tee. Then on Saturday morning, my husband brought home some donuts. "Here honey, I thought you'd enjoy these." I devoured every last crumb.

My husbands intention was not to make me go off plan. He wasn't even thinking that I was trying to lose weight. He simply wanted to do something nice for me.

Your loved ones could be hindering you by tempting you with seconds, cooking your favorite foods, or buying your favorite ice cream.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Identify your loved ones behavior that is sabotaging your weight loss efforts.
2. Identify your loved ones reasons for that behavior.
   • Are they trying to do something nice for you?
   • Do they feel appreciated when you eat their cooking?
   • Are they bringing in the ice cream for themselves, not realizing that is making you lose track of your goals?
3. Tell your loved one what you need from him/her.

You need to be assertive. Tell them exactly what you need from him/her and why. I told my husband ...

"I really appreciate the fact that you love me so much, that you brought donuts home. However as I can't seem to say "no" to them, I would appreciate it even more if you could restrain from bringing them home. A hug from you lets me know how much you care and appreciate me."

I told him in exactly what I needed and why. I showed him I appreciated his gesture, and gave him an alternative action so that his needs would be met as well.

If you are a little apprehensive about approaching your loved one, ask yourself why. It's probably one of two reasons:

1. You like having someone to blame for your failures. It's easy to say, "I keep blowing it because my wife is such a good cook and demands I eat seconds." Or "My husband is so nice to me he keeps buying me donuts, if I tell him to stop, he may never buy me anything again." If this is you, you need to decide how important reaching your goal really is. Take responsibility for your own actions and stop blaming others.

2. You don't know how to approach them or you don't want to hurt their feelings. If this is the case then you need to practice ... in front of the mirror, to a friend, or even to the dog. Picture yourself telling your loved one exactly what you need from him/her to help you achieve your goals.

Remember, more than anything else, your loved ones want YOU to be HAPPY and HEALTHY, and will do anything in their power to help you achieve your goals.

Cindy Holbrook has been interested in fitness and nutrition most of her life. Visit her website http://HonestDietReviews.com For a variety of weight loss articles, tips and tricks. Read Diet Reviews to find the right diet for you. Don't forget to read http://honestdietreviews.com Mikes Story - Cindys husband and the inspiration for her website. Mike has lost over One Hundred Pounds!

How To Burn Fat Fast - Easy Weight Loss Tips

Summer is round the corner and it's time to get out those bikinis. This is definitely not the time to have that extra fat hanging around. Want to get rid of it but don't know how?

These ten tips will not only help you get rid of that unwanted fat, but will keep it from coming back:

1. Eat a good breakfast. It helps raise your metabolism and gets your calories burning bright and early in the day

2. Drink plenty of water. This also helps raise your metabolism and gives you energy. Moreover, it helps you stay full so you do not feel the need to eat all the time.

3. Eliminate simple carbohydrates from your diet. Foods high in sugar offer you nothing but fat. Get rid of them when dieting and eat them sparingly when off the diet.

4. Avoid all fast foods. The French fries that you so love are loaded with trans fats, sodium and cholesterol, carbohydrates and calories and offer little by way of real nutrition.

5. Eliminate soda from your diet. It just fills you up with empty calories. Drink water instead; it's calorie free and good for the system

6. Exercise. Do sit ups or jumping jacks, take a walk; go for a swim. Doing something you love will ensure that you stick with it longer

7. Have a support group of friends who will continue to encourage you in your endeavor to lose weight.

8. Count the calories of every morsel you put into your mouth. Make notes if you must, it helps make you aware of how much extra you eat everyday without realizing it

9. Get rid of fried foods. They are filled with fat and no good for you. They do not help you lose weight, they hinder the process.

10. Above all, do not give up. If you binge, forgive yourself and get right back on track. Remember that your desire to lose weight is the strongest aspect of your diet.

Doesn't sound so drastic, does it? It's definitely do-able.

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