The Truth About Losing Weight

SHORT DESCRIPTION: Losing weight is not easy, but very simple. It just takes a
lot of hard work and discipline. This article discusses how to lose weight the
right way and it might be something you don’t want to hear yet again. Eat right
and exercise.


This isn’t going to be a very pleasant article. People will not like what they
are about to read. I’m going to tell you what you need to do to lose weight.
You have probably heard it before, but you really don’t want to hear it again.
It hasn’t changed from 5 years ago, from 10 years ago, even from 30 years ago.
You want to know what it is? Well, here I go. To lose weight, you need to eat
right, exercise correctly, and you will lose weight. That is it. Sounds simple
right??!! Well, then why do so many people struggle with it? Because it
doesn’t happen quickly and it is so hard!!!!

To safely lose weight, you are going to want to lose 1-2 pounds a week. This
sounds daunting to people who need to lose 100 – 200 pounds. That means it
could take anywhere from a year to 4 years to lose the weight you need. In a
“now” society that just isn’t good enough, but it is going to have to suffice.
With all our advanced technology, scientists still haven’t come up with that
magic pill. They are trying because someone would make a boatload of money, but
it hasn’t been done. ACCEPT THAT! There are no shortcuts. It is going to take
a lot of hard work, discipline, and support from your family and friends, but it
can be done. Here is what to do.

You are going to have to do cardiovascular exercises 5-7 times a week, for
roughly 30-45 minutes. That stinks, I know, but you need to do it to burn fat.
You also need to do weight training to develop muscle and speed up your
metabolism. You need to strength train 2-3 times a week and push yourself. You
have to work at an intensity that is going to develop muscle. If you don’t, it
is essentially a waste of your time. People always tell me what they do for
exercise. When I correct some of their routine, they always say, “Well,
something is better than nothing right.” Wrong! If you are going to dedicate
the time to exercise, do it right. Otherwise it is no better than sitting in
front of your television watching a Jennifer Lopez video. I told you that you
weren’t going to like what I was going to write.

Now, what to eat? This isn’t rocket science. Ignore all those fad diets out
there. Try this. Get rid of all the crap in your cupboards and don’t pretend
you don’t know what it is. Cookies, chips, ice cream, crackers. I don’t care
if it says low fat, low calorie, whatever, pitch it. Replace it with fresh
fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and whole wheat items (bread, pasta, etc.).
No one ever said they gained weight by eating a bag of baby carrots for a late
night snack. Eat 4 to 5 times throughout the day. Eat breakfast, lunch, and
dinner plus healthy snacks in between. This will keep your metabolism up plus
give you healthier choices.

If you do all of this, you will lose weight. If you think you are eating
healthy and exercising properly, but you haven’t lost weight, then you are DEAD
WRONG! It takes some knowledge and discipline, but it will work. You might
just have read some misinformation. Follow these guidelines and lose weight.
It will take time, it could be rough at times, but it will happen. The
transformation you will see will definitely make it all worthwhile.


RESOURCE BOX: Adam Kessler is President of Fitness Planning Consultants in
Columbus, Ohio. They help athletes get stronger and faster, while working with
people who want to lose weight and keep it off. Learn about more weight loss
tips at
http://fitnessplanning.com/weight_loss.htm