You will be surprised to find out how many people are actually looking for a fast weight loss program. Why fast? Well, first of all, most of us are impatient. We live hectic lives. We want results now, we want to notice the change right away, and we don't want to work hard to achieve those results.
Most people eat what they want all year round, prefer TV over exercising and dream about how next week (or month/year) they are going to start a healthy lifestyle. Suddenly one day they realize that it is just 2 weeks left before they have to go to a Christmas party or that summer is coming up and they want to look good in the new bikini. Usually around this time I get hundreds of emails - all of them pretty much the same "I have this event coming up in two weeks. I need to lose about 10-15 pounds. What is the fastest way to do it?"
Of course TV and Internet is full of commercials that promise you to lose 20 pounds in two weeks. They even show you tons of pictures of fit, smiling people with perfect bodies. Just pop a magic pill 3 times a day and you will turn into a supermodel right away. Sounds good, right?
I hate to disappoint you but this is just another scam created to get your money. There is no such thing as fast weight loss. I'm sure I'll get some infuriated replies like "That can't be true! My friend Maggie lost 16 pounds in two weeks doing Low carb diet!" Well you are in for another disappointment. Your friend didn't lose any fat. She lost water and muscle.
Human body is a well coordinated working mechanism. It has no idea that you've decided to fit in a size 8 dress and doing some new fad diet. It thinks you are starving. It's too concerned about survival to allow us losing weight fast. Instead your metabolism slows down to conserve the energy. As soon as you'll start eating normal food you'll gain all of your weight back and some extra pounds in addition to that.
To make it simple fast weight loss is always followed by fast weight gain. No exceptions. In addition to that when you lose weight too fast, your skin does not have enough time to shrink, it will become loose.
The right amount of weight that the average person can lose in one week by eating correctly and doing exercises is around 2-3 pounds. That is a healthy, safe, effective amount to lose. Only that way you can get long lasting results. I know it is not as fast as many people would like to lose weight, but think about it how long did it take you to gain weight? I bet you $1000 dollars you didn't gain 20 pounds in two weeks. It is only logical, that your body will not allow you to lose 20 pounds in two weeks. Sorry!
I'm trying to save your money here, so repeat after me "There is no machine, no special diet, no special workout program, no special pill or special patch that will help me to lose weight fast and healthy at the same time". Repeat it to yourself every time you have an urge to buy some "quick fix" no matter how appealing it sounds.
Remember people who have created these commercials are professionals who know what you would like to hear. Don't let them fool you. Just try to eat right and work out. Be consistent. Make one little step at a time and you'll be surprised how far you can actually go.
Copyright 2005 Arina Nikitina
Arina Nikitina is the owner of a Free-Weight-Loss-Zone.com website where you can find free weight loss guide, weight loss myths, and a collection of diet and fitnes articles. Visit: http://www.free-weight-loss-zone.com
shuttle from Midway Glen Ellyn ..As our bodies move from Winter into Spring we can... Read More
To continue the educational series on your health and fitness... Read More
If you're trying lose weight, maintain your weight, or sculpt... Read More
According to the American Obesity Association, an astounding 64.5 percent... Read More
Before you even think of taking diet pills to lose... Read More
In the battle to look good, there's a cosmetic treatment... Read More
Speculating on the scientifically proven memory unreliability, the memory specialist... Read More
It's been called the world's oldest medicine, the miracle fat... Read More
Put simply, your resting metabolic rate is the minimum number... Read More
First of all we need to find out a reason... Read More
Any dietary plan on the market has some portion of... Read More
It seems everyone is looking for that magic bullet -... Read More
Mistake 1: Not changing your calorie plan as you lose... Read More
There is no doubt about it; Americans are eating in... Read More
Patrick Henry once said, "I have but one lamp by... Read More
Whether coming from a close friend, the nightly news or... Read More
If you've been pursuing a lighter, healthier version of yourself,... Read More
ObesityToday, 64.5 percent of adult Americans (about 127 million) are... Read More
Many people have asked me what foods they should eat... Read More
The humble soybean boasts some extraordinary benefits. This nutritional powerhouse... Read More
Every day, it seems, a new study pertaining to weight... Read More
I want to make this perfectly clear, fruits are healthy... Read More
There are many factors responsible for abdominal fat like processed... Read More
Getting involved in Weight Loss Program can be intimidating for... Read More
If you're on a weight loss program you're under constant... Read More
shuttle from O'Hare North Chicago ..Experts say obesity will overtake smoking as the biggest health... Read More
Fat Burners refer to the hundreds of products on the... Read More
1. Increase your water intake to at least 1 gallon... Read More
I personally lost 60 pounds in 2003. Here are some... Read More
There are a few different ways to determine if you... Read More
Yes, you must be aware of the following 7 points... Read More
Dieters dread the plateau. You're on a roll, losing weight... Read More
WARNING: Don't weight train until after you've lost weight! No,... Read More
First off, let me start by saying this list is... Read More
Have you been on a new diet for a couple... Read More
No doubt about it, when we feel stressed we want... Read More
It's the American Dream: "If I could just lose a... Read More
This article is about making long-term changes in the foods... Read More
Obesity acceptance, also known as fat acceptance, has a simple,... Read More
Getting Kids Moving - Help for Overweight TeensA residential school... Read More
Low Carb diets have become as popular as apple pie... Read More
To lose weight and get in shape you must have... Read More
How many meals do you eat in one day?Close study... Read More
Low carb (carbohydrate), high protein diets are the latest ... Read More
Eating when under stress isn't just about filling an emotional... Read More
AND SAVE MONEY IN THE PROCESS. The secret is simple... Read More
Many physical problems are related to obese condition, like difficulties... Read More
My first article provided steps for fast healthy weight loss.... Read More
Food cravings are crafty -- they appear from nowhere and... Read More
It's definitely no fun to lose weight -- put it... Read More
Weight Loss |