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Hey Fashionista, spring is in the air and summer is fast approaching! And fashionistas everywhere are crowding the gyms and trying all types of “crash” or “fad” diets to get that must have summer bikini ready body. As many of us struggle with weight loss and getting in shape from year to year, it’s time to stop “yo-yo dieting”, look for simple alternative lifestyle changes and forget those impossible hard to maintain diets.
The reason most diets fail is because they are temporary and require us to eliminate foods, and sometimes whole food groups. This is not only unhealthy, but also impossible to maintain throughout the year, which results in the “yo-yo dieting” effect. Once the weight is lost, we go back to eating normally again and the weight usually returns accompanied by a few extra pounds, then we diet again. Why the extra pounds? Cutting calories can result in a slower metabolic rate. When you eat less and drastically change the number of calories you consume, your metabolism begins to slow down as well.
To stay in good health, it’s important that we also eat a well balanced diet. Withdrawing whole food groups from your diet such as carbs or protein, can cause discomfort, drowsiness, headaches, and other major health problems.
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I think most diet fails to achieve its purpose because there’s a lack of discipline. When you are facing a challenge, you have to have focus. Focusing is very important because this will be the factor that will drive you stay to get what you want.
This article is spot on! The best way to lose weight is with a healthy, moderate diet and plenty of exercise, meaning lifting weights AND cardio. So many women fall into the trap of thinking that cardio only will get them the body they desire. The truth is muscle is what adds desirable shape and curves while giving you a high enough metabolism to be able to enjoy a treat now and then without gaining weight.
Yeah! Some really great tips for weight loss. I agree that naturally one can reduce the weight through proper diet and lots of exercise, but in the busy world in which we are living does one really have the time to do all the exercise, especially when we have kids, work or maybe both?
Would love to hear your point of view? How one can manage?
I agree with Christina: Cardio is good for your heart, but the best exercises for weight control are intense short workouts, like the ones you’ll find in P90X.
I do believe that many people’s diet fails because of the lack of discipline. This we need to change. We should focus on what we are doing so we can achieve it. Thanks for sharing this post.
Most diets fail because of discipline issues, too strict of restriction, and lack of a support system. Of all, emotional and friendly support kicks diet into high gear.
Going on a diet just because summertime is near will probably lead to weight gain whenever you stop dieting. Weight loss is not just for your figure but also for you health. So I say, just the right food and exercise will do the trick, and with discipline and determination you can always maintain it.
Cheers!