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By Dr. Robert Osgoodby
If you stick to just about any weight loss diet, you will lose
weight. The lack of knowledge on how to correctly lose weight
and burn fat is one of the main reasons most people are not
successful in keeping the weight off long-term, and also why
people spend billions of dollars a year on useless weight loss
products and programs.
Most people start a diet because they are upset with their
physical appearance and the way they feel. Fad diets are
extremely popular because you can lose weight in a short period
of time. The problem with most fad diets is the vast majority of
pounds you shed are lean body mass (muscles and internal organs)
and water weight. Plus, most people only stick with a fad diet
for a short period of time and quickly fall back to their old bad
habits.
If you want to decrease your body fat percentage and keep the
excess weight off for good, you don't need a fad diet, you need a
lifestyle change. Consistently eating a healthy diet combined
with regular strength training and cardiovascular exercise allows
you to burn excess body fat while retaining your lean body tissue
and maintain your goal weight.
Over the years, I have heard every excuse imaginable why someone
can't eat healthy or exercise regularly. In my opinion, there is
no such thing as a good excuse why you can not improve your
health, appearance, and quality of life. Believe it or not ,
it's easier than you think.
You can get rapid results with only having to dedicate 3 hours a
week to exercise. You can easily add three extra hours to your
week by getting up 30 minutes earlier, or staying up 30 minutes
later. You don't need to buy an expensive health club membership
or invest thousands of dollars in exercise equipment. All you
need is a television, VCR and a body shaping video tape. There
are literally hundreds to choose from ranging from beginners to
advanced fitness levels.
Pre-prepare healthy meals by cooking in bulk and refrigerating
your meals. Make a large salad. Broil a few packages of chicken
breasts. Buy enough fruit for the entire week. (3 servings per
day) This is perfect for people who are on the run and
constantly eating fast food for convenience. It's quick, easy
and takes very little preparation time. Throw your food for the
day in a bag and you're off! You may need to invest in some
Tupperware.
Conclusion:
Fad diets are not the answer for losing weight and keeping it
off. Most of the pounds you drop are from water loss and losing
lean body mass - not burning fat. If you want to decrease your
body fat percentage, lose weight and keep it off, you have to
change your lifestyle, eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
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Dr. Osgoodby was a finalist in the "EAS Body for Life" Contest.
Stop by his web page at www.bestbody.com
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