Monday, December 1, 2008

Forget About Dieting To Lose Weight

By Melissa Moore

Most people are more concerned on quick weight loss. I'm sorry to burst the bubble, but healthy and permanent weight loss takes time. If you are serious about weight loss and maintaining that ideal weight, it is important for you to set realistic goals.

People that want quick weight loss usually jump to fad dieting and weight loss pills. Yes, some pounds will be lost with these methods, but is not fat loss. With most of the fad diets, you will lose more water and muscles than fat. Sooner or later you will regain the weight will return as weight loss under those methods is seldom permanent. Plus, it is very unhealthy!

Don't aim to have a body like Jessica Alba or Victoria Beckham; remember that they have doctors, chefs, trainers and the money to help them.

You will only get frustrated and be disappointed if you strive to be like them. Just aim your specific goals at becoming healthy. Lose enough weight so that you can weigh in at your ideal body weight! You won't need diet pills or starvation tactics to achieve that. All you need to do is to eat right and exercise regularly.

Don't worry about dieting so much and instead focus on eating more healthily. If you don't know where to start, begin by substituting water for soft drinks. You will be satisfying your thirst but will do so without the weight that goes with the soda. Some people think that soft drinks that come with the 'low-calorie' tag are okay. However, this is wrong! Low-calorie soft drinks are deprived of fructose. They make you want sugar.

You should consume whole grain wheat instead of white flour. Whole grain wheat contains little fat. Also, it is rich in protein and fiber which will help you to lose weight.

I also mentioned to exercise for permanent weight loss. Weight training is one of the best exercises for quick weight loss. Do not buy into the stereotype that weight training is only for men.

As a matter of fact, if one wants to build huge muscles like bodybuilders, the presence of a hormone called testosterone is important, which women don't have. Also, to build muscles like a bodybuilder, other supplements are used such as steroids.

Exercise has many other healthy benefits as well. You will have more energy; you get this extra energy by burning your fat deposits. You will also feel better overall as you will be able to sleep more soundly.

Another way you can benefit from exercises is that they help you build strong lean muscles, improve your immune system and stamina. Exercises also help in improving the tone and appearance of skin, something which most women are obsessed with! - 16083

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