How to lose weight in 2012

According to research more than 50% of New Year’s resolutions are related to weight loss and fitness. If you are reading this you are probably in this category and either you have already setup a personal goal to lose weight in 2012 or you are thinking how to formulate your plan. The purpose of this guide is to give you all the information you need to make a solid and effective weight loss plan or help you decide which is the best path to follow in order to make 2012 YOUR year.

 

 

Step 1: Do you have a SMART goal?

Just saying “I want to lose weight in 2012” is not enough. You need to make up your mind and be specific on how much weight you want to lose, how you plan to make this happen and when. A great way to accomplish this is setting up a SMART goal i.e. a goal that is Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Specific. Here are some examples of SMART weight loss goals:

“I want to lose 5 pounds by the end of February 2012”.

“I will follow an 1800 calorie diet and will lose 4 pounds per month. My goal is to lose 12 pounds in the next 3 months”

Step 2: Get to know the basics

The weight loss industry is very competitive and this makes things more complicated than they are in reality. Marketers in their effort to promote their weight loss products make exaggerations by promising super-fast results with their ‘miraculous’ programs or pills. This is not the case though. Weight loss is a process that takes time, effort and patience. The individual characteristics of each person are different and so is the approach to losing weight. Some people find it easier to lose weight due to their metabolism while others lose weight slower. What you should do to avoid this trap and fail before you even begin is to ensure that you understand the terminology, basic weight loss concepts and learn how to identify fad diets and products. It may sound complicated but once you have this clear in your mind everything else will be easier and you chances of losing weight are increased.  To shed some light into the arena and make it simpler for you go ahead and read the following articles:

 

How to lose weight if you have a slow metabolism – Metabolism is a famous term and this article will help you understand what is metabolism and the factors that affect your metabolic rate.

How many calories to lose weight – This article explains the math and logic behind weight loss. A must read for everyone who wants to take this seriously.

How to lose water weight – People often confuse “fat loss” with loss of water weight. This article will put things in the correct perspective.

Step 3: Prepare your plan

Now that you are familiar with the weight loss principles, the next step is to decide how you want to lose weight and make your own plan. Are you going to use a commercial diet program or will you create your own diet and exercise schedule? This is a very important decision since you need to choose (or create) a program that will fit in your lifestyle and at the same time generate positive results. Over the years we have prepared several guides that explain this process step-by-step.

How to lose weight fast but healthy – This is a huge but one of the most complete and comprehensive guides you can find on the Internet about fast weight loss. It covers everything you need to do including preparation guidelines, a diet to follow and exercise routine.

Calories 4 Weight loss – “Calories 4 Weight loss” is our own weight loss program. It includes a diet plan (Combination diet for abdominal fat), an online calorie counter and personal support.

Best Weight Loss Diets – If you decide to go for a commercial diet program this article will give you the pros and cons of the most popular and effective programs.

How to lose weight in 2 weeks – If you think you can achieve your goals in 2 weeks then this guide is for you

Step 4: Actually do it!

Do not just stay on the theoretic part of weight loss. It’s good to know the theory but to see the pounds go away you need to take action! While dieting you may find useful the following:

What are crash diets? – Do crash diets work and should you follow one?

5 Foods to avoid while dieting – Some foods can do more harm than others, better avoid them.

5 Weight loss mistakes  – Do you make these weight loss mistakes?

Step 5: Do not be afraid to seek support

You may have a great plan and willingness to lose weight but for many reasons you just can’t get the results you want. This is the time that many people quit and believe that they will never lose weight. If you end up in this situation then what you should do is get professional support. Professionals can analyze your situation, the things you have done and the things you haven’t done and recommend ways to correct the problem. You can find a dietician or nutritionist to discuss your problem or you can even get online weight loss support for a lower fee and faster response. You can also find more information in this guide:

Why I am not losing weight

That pretty much covers everything you need to know on how to lose weight in 2012. Do not delay it any longer; the sooner you take action the faster you will be the results.

 

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