How To Choose From All The Weight Loss Programs

There are so many weight loss programs out there that it becomes very difficult to work out which one will work best. The problem is that people have tired so many different weight loss programs without success that they lose all hope. One thing that will never change is that people will lose weight when they burn more calories then they consume. A successful plan is simply one that you can stick to you will enable you to do this.

One of the biggest mistakes of many of the weight loss programs available is setting unrealistic exercise goals. Many people start off quite fit and with busy schedules the reality of spending 1 hour day just isn鈥檛 realistic. So people start off and do well for the first couple of weeks, but then after a couple of bad days things completely go out the window. As such it becomes critical with exercise that you build up at your own pace and commit to a schedule you know you can stick to.

Motivation is another critical aspect of weight loss and this is why support becomes key. Pick a program that offers extensive support. Also committing with a friend will make you more than twice as likely to achieve your goal. When you have someone knocking on your door at 7am there is much more incentive to get up then simply turning your alarm clock off. When you exercise with a friend, the exercise also tends to be more fun. This uncovers another key aspect which is a mind shift. You need to start enjoying exercise and looking forward to it. This really comes down to perspective. Why is it that some people think of exercise with great expectations, while others cringe at the mere thought? It all comes down to perspective. So if you can change your attitude towards exercise you will be well on your way.

Be careful with weight loss programs that guarantee lightening fast results. How fast is too fast? Anything over 1kg a week is generally accepted as not healthy. One thing to be mindful of is weight loss above this rate will often cause the body to go into starvation mode which will in turn slow the body鈥檚 metabolism down, causing weight gain. In addition the body will convert your hard earned muscle into energy, and then when weight goes back on it, it is turned into fat. Generally speaking anything less than 1200 calories per day is a starvation diet, so be particularly wary of diets with meal replacements or detox diets.

Australian Lifestyle - Fitness offers a unique weight loss program that lets you track the calories you consume in food and calories burned from exercise. This allows you to work out exactly how much weight you will lose and how to create a plan you know you can stick to. They also provide support every step of the way with access to a personal trainer or dietician for further advice.

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