Diet, Fitness and Fatloss

8 Weight Loss Tips
There are a lot of “crash” diets out there that promise that you’ll drop a considerable amount
of weight in days or a week.

 I have tried a few of these, and in my experience the weight always comes back on, just as
quickly since the weight loss tips given are not something that will work with your body.  One thing
you don’t want to do if you are actually serious about losing weight is to follow these fad diets and
their ridiculous weight loss tips.  After their ineffectiveness has been proven time and again, people
will start to wise up to that particular diet, and will head off in search of a new craze. Lets be honest,
people are always searching for new weight loss tips because they want to lose pounds and they
want immediate results, but this is just wishful thinking.  To lose weight permanently and effectively it
will be a rather slow progress, all depending on your metabolic rate and how much you need to lose.
There are however some proven tried and true weight loss tips for aiding in the weight loss process,
and I can make you familiar with them.  Weight Loss Tip 1
Don’t skip breakfast. Whatever you do follow this advice, because otherwise you are much more
likely in fact prone to binge later in the day. Weight Loss Tip 2
Don’t eat anything for at least an hour before going to bed. Weight Loss Tip 3
Don’t snack while watching TV. It’s acceptable to eat a meal while watching television, but never is
snacking at this time acceptable. Weight Loss Tip 4

Substitute fruits like; bananas, watermelon, plums, peaches, and oranges for sugary treats like;
cookies and candy. Weight Loss Tip 5
Substitute honey for sugar, and carob powder for chocolate in all recipes. These taste just as good if
not better when used properly. Weight Loss Tip 6
Eat more vegetables. This can even be enjoyable if you have a good cookbook like Good
housekeeping's latest edition.  Weight Loss Tip 7
Avoid unnecessary high calorie foods. Instead of a high calorie salad dressing for instance try
cottage cheese or yogurt to improve the salads taste and peel of the pounds. Weight Loss Tip 8
Exercise at least a half hour each day for five days out of the week. Biking on a stationery bike while
reading is a great form of excercise to slim legs. In conclusion there is nothing stopping you from
losing weight except yourself. Get off the "I can't do anything about my weight problem" bandwagon
and start dropping pounds today!
Best Diet - 3 Key Features Your Diet Must Have For Weight Loss Success

So you've made the resolution that THIS is the year you're going to lose weight and get in the best
shape of your life. You're not going to settle for second best - you're going to achieve that dream
body you've always wanted.
Great news - this is actually the best time to make that commitment. Why? Because you can take
advantage of the powerful momentum and energy a New Year brings to achieve your weight loss
dreams.
But there's nothing worse than committing to lose weight, only to get lost among the 5 gazillion diets
out there. It can get confusing - you may end up wasting a lot of money and effort. You may end up
wondering which diet is really the BEST diet for you.
You may even end up feeling so frustrated that you give up on your dream of becoming slim and
healthy. But it doesn't have to be that way.
In order to have rapid weight loss success, you have to find the best diet for you (a.k.a. the diet that
will speed you towards your dream body at lightning pace). There are millions of diets - but only a
few that are best for you and your lifestyle.
The best diet for you will have the 3 key features listed below. Choose your diet with these 3 key
features in mind and you're already halfway to your weight loss dreams.
#1 Proven Success Rate
Are there before and after pictures of people who have lost weight with that particular diet? Are
there customer testimonials? Have there been independent studies done on the diet's success rate?

The diet you choose doesn't have to have all three of these but try to find at least some kind of
proven success rate before choosing that particular program. Finding a diet with a proven success
rate not only lets you know that the diet works but it also helps give you the confidence that the diet
will work FOR YOU.

Confidence is one of the most underrated factors in a successful weight loss program. If you've tried
and failed with diets before you especially need that extra boost of confidence to carry you through
the more difficult times in the diet. By reminding yourself that this diet has been proven to work -
you'll be able to keep going and reach your weight loss goals. A related feature that gets extra
points is if the diet has been recommended by an expert or a physician. Again this boosts your
confidence that the diet is safe and effective.
#2 Affordable
Losing weight should not cost you thousands of dollars (unless we're talking about surgery here and

that's an entirely different article). The best diet will be affordable for the average person.
If the diet costs too much, be very suspicious and look elsewhere. There are too many shady diets
out there and as a consumer, it pays to be cautious. I'll give you an example of what I mean:
A close friend of mine went to a well-known weight loss clinic in our area and was told she had to
pay the yearly fees up front (around $1000 NOT including food). They also told her she had to buy
their food in bulk (like $500 for a year's worth of chocolate).
When the chocolate gave her heart palpitations and she had to take it back, they told her it was
non-refundable. She was out the money for the chocolate. Plus, she feels she can't leave the
program because she's paid the yearly fees (which, you guessed it, are also non-refundable).
She unfortunately made the mistake of ignoring her instincts and paying way too much money for a
diet program. If you notice you're being asked for hefty fees right out of the gate, warning lights
should be flashing in your mind.
Now on the other hand, the best diet WILL cost you something. It actually is better if you put some
cash on the table for your diet program. Why? Because when we invest in something we're more
likely to stick with it. When we invest in something we are more likely to follow through and get the
results we want.
For example I did a liver detox several months ago. I'm not really into liver detoxing but I read an
article and figured I'd try it.
The detox kit cost me a whopping $50 and when I opened the instructions they told me I had to give
up junk food for two weeks. In any other universe I would have laughed and simply forgotten about
detoxing my liver. But because I'd shelled out $50, I was invested - I decided that I hopefully
wouldn't starve from lack of junk food over two weeks and suffered through it.
If I'd gotten the detox kit for free there's no way I would have followed those instructions. But
because I was invested, I followed through and now have a healthier liver thanking me for it.
So when searching for the best diet, putting out some money on yourself and your dreams of a
better body is actually a healthy thing. Just keep in mind that you shouldn't have to spend thousands
of dollars on it.
#3 Compatible with Your Tastes and Lifestyle
This is THE most crucial step however it's the one where most people go wrong. When choosing a
diet, they simply pick one and go, without considering if it is compatible with their tastes and lifestyle.
For example, if you hate feeling deprived or empty you might want to choose a program that lets you
eat many times during the day so you don't feel hungry. If you get bored easily you want a diet
program that gives you tremendous variety and flexibility. If you don't do a lot of cooking or food

preparation, you'll want to look at a program where the food is pre-made for you.
Diets are like cars - there are hundreds of different models out there, each with their own unique
features. And they can get you where you want to go. But your personality might gel better with
certain features than others.
Dieting is hard enough. Don't make it harder on yourself by choosing a diet not compatible with who
you are. Setting yourself up for success will also guarantee that you'll stick it out until you reach your
goal.
And one other thing, the best diet will be one that you can get excited about. Choose a diet that you
enjoy, that you believe in, that may actually be - gulp - fun.
Emotional excitement will fade in time, yes. But it can give you enough of an emotional push to get
you over the initial hump. By that time your first few pounds will have come off and will serve as your
continuing motivation.
So those are 3 key considerations when looking for the best diet. Keep them in mind and you will
progress in leaps and bounds towards your dream body. Remember, planning now may seem
boring - but it's the key to your future weight loss success.