By: Glenn Freiboth
Many of today’s magazines and web sites throw out negative weight loss statistics, such as "95% of people who lose weight gain it back." But scientific studies about why people regain weight are contradictory. Some blame genetics, but research shows that heredity is only one small factor in weight gain or loss. To answer your question, we turned it around and searched the Web for information on people who had lost weight and kept it off. By looking at these successes, we hoped to learn why others have failed.
The Take Shape for Life team of doctors uses the BeSlim Philosophy that works for the vast majority of people after they have reached their target weight.
They seem to have discovered the secrets to long-term weight loss, but these are no quick fixes. According to Dr. Wayne Andersen, "To keep lost weight off, people must change their approach to exercise and develop new habits." They've identified six behaviors common among people who've kept the weight off which embodies the BESLIM Philosophy:
1) Breakfast Every Day
High quality fuel is essential to start the day off right.
2) Exercise
Continued exercise increases metabolism, provides strength, flexibility and mental clarity.
3) Support
Mentors and coaches help you reach and maintain your goals, providing the coaching, tools, education and caring support you will need along the way.
4) Low Fat Meals
Eating 5-6 times a day frequently, controlling portion and total calories, especially those from fat, are critical for success.
5) Individual Plan
Create an Individual plan to help you achieve an optimal healthy lifestyle and build the skills and strategies people need to cope with modern life.
6) Monitor
Weigh yourself on a regular basis to maintain optimal weight. Catch it before it becomes a challenge.
So, to go back to your question, it would appear that people regain weight they've lost because they don't change the unhealthy habits that lead to the weight gain in the first place. Many people are attracted to the promise of quick, easy weight loss through fad diets that restrict certain kinds of foods or prescribe very specific food combinations. While you may lose weight initially on these regimens, they're not designed to be followed for a lifetime, nor are they healthy over the long term.
The BeSlim Philosophy offers realistic steps on how to keep those pounds off. The Diet Channel outlines similar strategies for weight maintenance but not the same. While it's not as easy as taking a pill, building healthy, lifelong habits can help keep you fit and trim for the best years of your life.
About the Author:
Glenn Freiboth is a Certified Health Advisor lives in Illinois and has helped many overweight and obese people lose weight and reduce or even eliminate there diabetic medications. Get diabetes diet products at http://www.GetYouHealth.com
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Weight Loss Myth Buster: 6 Biggest Lies about Weight Loss Revealed
by Patrick McCormack
There is plenty of inaccurate data going around the weight loss industry and many people who are getting on this platform and looking for ways to lose weight have fallen victim to such myths. Let us look at some of the most popular myths circulating on this industry.
Myth # 1: Avoid Carbohydrates This is perpetuated by the most famous high protein diets - the Atkins diet, South beach and a whole lot of other popular diets that promotes a diet rich in protein and low in carbohydrates. While such diets can produce significant weight loss in a short amount of time, the results are hardly long lasting and as soon as you start eating normally again, the weight comes plummeting back, even more than before!
Myth # 2: Genetics is the Biggest Factor To a certain extent, genetics do play a role ion determining your metabolic rate, but this doesn't meant hat your fate is sealed if you have obese parents and grandparents. The most important factor in determining your success in any weight loss program is the number of calories you eat and the amount of physical activity you get in a single day. Genetics do play a role in determining how much calories you will burn, as those with slower metabolic rates may burn calories much slower than those who are active and have higher metabolic rates. But there are always ways you can rev up a slow metabolism so don't ever use this excuse.
Myth # 3: Fat is to be avoided Some people believe that cutting down on fat is necessary during a weight loss program. But the key to effective fat control is cutting down on the dangerous fats and increasing your intake of the good fat. At all costs, do avoid trans fat and saturated fat and increase the intake of healthy fats such as polyunsaturated and Omega-3 that are abundant in foods like fish, olive oil, and avocados.
Myth # 4: Skipping meals Skipping meals can lower your metabolism and makes it more difficult to lose weight. Regular meals are important, and what you need to do is to consume more of the foods which are good for you, which means more salads, vegetables, nuts and fruits! Snack on a large slice of juicy watermelon instead of reaching out for the next scoop of your favorite chocolate ice cream!
Myth # 5: Avoid White Food Contrary to popular beliefs, there are many foods which may be good for you - pears, avocadoes, nuts - just to name a few and the key is that what counts is the nutrients contained in those foods, and not the color.
Myth # 6: Grapefruit Miracle This is one myth that has no basis in reality. There is a group of individuals who are promoting grapefruit as a way to lose fat. In fact there is one small isolated research that states that there is a magic fat burning enzyme that can help you lose weight simply by consuming this fruit. However the validity of the claims is yet to be questioned and whether the citrus industry did play a role in funding those researches. Grapefruits are rich in lycopene - a good source of ingredients that can help provide nutrient and care for the cellular health - prevents cancer and heart diseases.
So, there you have the top 6 myths of weight loss that you may have been familiar with. Now that you have the knowledge to separate fact from fiction, the path to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is open wide for you.
Good luck in your weight loss goals!
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There is plenty of inaccurate data going around the weight loss industry and many people who are getting on this platform and looking for ways to lose weight have fallen victim to such myths. Let us look at some of the most popular myths circulating on this industry.
Myth # 1: Avoid Carbohydrates This is perpetuated by the most famous high protein diets - the Atkins diet, South beach and a whole lot of other popular diets that promotes a diet rich in protein and low in carbohydrates. While such diets can produce significant weight loss in a short amount of time, the results are hardly long lasting and as soon as you start eating normally again, the weight comes plummeting back, even more than before!
Myth # 2: Genetics is the Biggest Factor To a certain extent, genetics do play a role ion determining your metabolic rate, but this doesn't meant hat your fate is sealed if you have obese parents and grandparents. The most important factor in determining your success in any weight loss program is the number of calories you eat and the amount of physical activity you get in a single day. Genetics do play a role in determining how much calories you will burn, as those with slower metabolic rates may burn calories much slower than those who are active and have higher metabolic rates. But there are always ways you can rev up a slow metabolism so don't ever use this excuse.
Myth # 3: Fat is to be avoided Some people believe that cutting down on fat is necessary during a weight loss program. But the key to effective fat control is cutting down on the dangerous fats and increasing your intake of the good fat. At all costs, do avoid trans fat and saturated fat and increase the intake of healthy fats such as polyunsaturated and Omega-3 that are abundant in foods like fish, olive oil, and avocados.
Myth # 4: Skipping meals Skipping meals can lower your metabolism and makes it more difficult to lose weight. Regular meals are important, and what you need to do is to consume more of the foods which are good for you, which means more salads, vegetables, nuts and fruits! Snack on a large slice of juicy watermelon instead of reaching out for the next scoop of your favorite chocolate ice cream!
Myth # 5: Avoid White Food Contrary to popular beliefs, there are many foods which may be good for you - pears, avocadoes, nuts - just to name a few and the key is that what counts is the nutrients contained in those foods, and not the color.
Myth # 6: Grapefruit Miracle This is one myth that has no basis in reality. There is a group of individuals who are promoting grapefruit as a way to lose fat. In fact there is one small isolated research that states that there is a magic fat burning enzyme that can help you lose weight simply by consuming this fruit. However the validity of the claims is yet to be questioned and whether the citrus industry did play a role in funding those researches. Grapefruits are rich in lycopene - a good source of ingredients that can help provide nutrient and care for the cellular health - prevents cancer and heart diseases.
So, there you have the top 6 myths of weight loss that you may have been familiar with. Now that you have the knowledge to separate fact from fiction, the path to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle is open wide for you.
Good luck in your weight loss goals!
About the Author
For more Great Info on weight loss, click here! http://tinyurl.com/czvtua
Burn those unwanted pounds with LIPO-6.
Get rapid results with these powerful
maximum strength liquid capsules.
Learn more.
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