The Best Way to Lose Weight And Keep It Off

Mention the word "diet" and just about everyone cringes... the word conjures up all sorts of unpleasant associations - deprivation, endless effort and hard won victories. More than a few of us have been on many diets in our day, so we know, first hand, about the frustration. Yet modern medicine tells us that the best way to lose weight is following a sensible diet.

So rather than putting off to "tomorrow" what you can do now, set a date on the calendar when you will begin your diet and mark it for all to see. By doing this you'll be making your plans more specific, yourself more accountable so when the date arrives, you'll be ready, and motivated, to get going.

Another important part of starting any diet plan is to see where you stand now. That's right, get on the scale and look at the number... hard. Or, you might prefer to use one of the many BMI calculators on the internet to see where you fall. Then define where you want to be, understanding that in the end what you weigh is just a number, and your body can be perfectly healthy a few pounds over this number.

Recognizing the struggle getting underway can be, here are a few other helpful tips from the experts on how to get your diet plan underway.

- Know your goal: just how much do you want to lose? If you've got a lot, you'll benefit best from a structured, supervised program. If you're only slightly or moderately overweight, think about controlling portion size, as this will cut calories. To get the latest on correct portion sizes, meet with a registered dietitian or review the new food pyramid.

- Know your weight loss personality: this has a role in our attitude to food. Take the time to know your tendencies and create a weight loss plan that fights any unproductive inclinations you might have. Types to choose include Impulsive, Oblivious, Uptight, Tenacious and Sociable.

- Do both diet and exercise: a combination of the two is most likely to lead to weight loss.

- Make a commitment: but first, ask yourself some hard questions... Are you ready to do this? Is your motivation coming from inside yourself? Can you deal with occasional setbacks or a lack of progress? Can you fully focus on weight loss? You need to be losing weight for yourself, understand this may be a long term process and have the resources to focus all your efforts on your goal.

With some planning and careful preparation, the best way to lose weight is to make this diet your last diet. Once you get your momentum going, it will get easier to stay on track. You'll be rewarded for your efforts by looking, and feeling, better. This in turn will have you making healthier decisions going forward.

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