A Healthier Us : Best Way To Lose Weight Fast - Weight Loss

You follow every diet under the sun and you’re committed to Losing Weight — but you’re not having success. What’s going wrong? Make sure to stay clear of these 5 things.

Fad diets

Everyone’s in search of a diet that is quick & easy (the grapefruit diet, cabbage soup, no carbs, no fat … You name it, it’s out there!). But don’t fall for one of them. Although some of these plans may seem to work initially, the majority of pounds you shed tend to come back quickly. Unfortunately, there’s no short-term fix for long-lasting Weight Loss. Fad diets are not real life eating. Learn the obvious fad-diet red flags, and avoid them:

* Diets that promise drastic Weight Loss: When you start a diet, you can potentially drop a lot of weight during the first two week. However, if you lose more than two pounds consistently per week in the weeks that follow, you’ll run the risk of losing muscle mass and your metabolism will slow down in response. That’s why health experts advocate Losing Weight slowly and gradually; you’ll melt away fat and spare precious muscle.

* Diets that require special supplements: These plans claim to work because of special pills, — no diet and Exercise needed. You know the deal if it sounds too good to be true, it is.

* Diets that are less than 1,000 calories: These diets are difficult to sustain and can often leave you cranky, hungry and lethargic.

* Diets that focus on only a few foods: These are not realistic for the long haul.

Dieting without a support system

Studies show that those who dieted with a buddy lost about twice as much weight as those who dieted alone or with an unsuccessful partner. So recruit your spouse, your sister, a friend, or join a weight-loss group or online community. It’s a lot easier to lose with support and accountability.

Leaving Exercise out

Monitoring what you eat is surely the primary part of the weight-loss puzzle, however, studies show that getting in daily Exercise is vital for Weight Loss and maintenance.They have found that more than 90% of registry participants regularly Exercise, and the most common method of exercising is Walking.
Anything you can do to get moving will help take the weight off (and keep it off!).

Piling on the extras

While it’s true coffee is virtually calorie-free, add cream or sugar and, it’s a completely different story! And although you think a salad is the light way to go, add on nuts, avocado, cheese and full-fat dressing, and there’s nothing low fat about it. In order to lose weight effectively, you’ll have to be mindful of everything and delete the extras. Check out the following comparisons:

Coffee
· 12-ounce coffee with skim milk = 20 calories
· 12-ounce coffee with cream and sugar = 80 calories
Salad
· Vegetable salad with grilled chicken and low-cal dressing = 350 calories
· Vegetable salad with grilled chicken, cheese, avocado, croutons and creamy dressing = 800+ calories
Sandwich
· Turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread with lettuce, tomato and mustard = 400 calories
· Turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread with cheese, mayo and a side of chips = 800 calories

Depriving yourself

Diets that forbid all of your favorite foods for lengthy amount of time can often lead to yo-yo dieting. I’ve been told to follow a 90/10 food philsophy - that’s 90 percent healthy food and 10 percent food you desire. It makes sense to me. When cravings strike, incorporate 150-calorie portions of your favorite foods. For example: a low-fat ice-cream pop, glass of wine or beer, one ounce of dark Chocolate, a half cup of low-fat pudding or even a fun-size candy bar.