This is a layman marketer's observations on diets and weight loss based upon selling and working first hand with weight loss products for over 10 years.
We avoid the weight loss drugs, we do not recommend them as they can be dangerous, however I suppose in some extreme cases with certain obese people the benefits may outweigh the negative side effects.
Here is where we believe the majority of people go wrong when trying to lose weight.
First most people consume way too many carbohydrates and they don't take in enough protein on whatever diet they are on so in effect they are causing their bodies to instead of burning fat to burn lean muscle.
In effect lean muscle burns at rest about 17 times more calories per day at rest than the same amount of fat. The amount of muscle you have greatly determines your metabolism and how many calories your body burns each day. This is why people when they come off their diet and start eating regularly again they can put the weight right back on as their body is now naturally burning less calories than before. In effect they have slowed down their metabolism. This is especially true it seems of women who have less natural muscle mass than men.
This explains why the Atkins diet is so effective. It cuts out a lot of the carbohydrates, which because people often eat too many of them cause weight gain. And by eating more protein it is making sure that you don't lose any muscle and may even gain some additional muscle mass.
The second major factor why people don't lose weight is lack of exercise and to a lesser degree the wrong types of exercise. For example a brisk walk can cause your body to go into the fat burning state called ketosis better than running will.
We earlier discussed how important muscle mass was in maintaining a healthy weight. This is why light resistance exercises (weight training) is so effective in losing weight because it help you add muscle mass. This doesn't have to be massive amounts of weight, any light resistance amount of weight can be effective at adding muscle.
This is why men and women who participate even in light resistance exercises 2-3 times a week for 15-20 minutes almost always lose weight when they combine this with their weight loss program. This has been our observation over the last 10 years or so.
So to sum it up, the formula to lose weight is fairly simple, following it is much more difficult.
Cut your excess carbs, eat more protein and do moderate exercise like walking and light resistance exercises like weights. Do this and control what you eat and you will lose weight.
Now there are a number of weight loss products on the market that can help facilitate your weight loss, but unless you are willing to do what we just mentioned, you will not achieve your total weight loss goal.
This is not to say particular products aren't effective as they may prevent you from adding additional pounds or even help you lose a few pounds. Also is the issue of carbs, we are not idiots here, we realize carbohydrates are used for energy. However, the bottom line is most people consume much more carbohydrates then they need on a daily basis and the excess gets converted to fat. You know the story.
As far as most weight loss products, most people have varying opinions. Here is the issue, most of the reputable weight loss products work to a certain degree. The problem is most people look at them as miracle workers, that will allow them to continue to eat way too much (this is kinder than saying they eat like a pig), not exercise and expect to lose weight on the product. So at the end of 30 or 60 days they weight or measure themselves and think that product sucked, as they didn't lose anything. Meanwhile they conveniently forget their lifestyle over that period.
This is why recording eating habits in a journal is so effective and why it is recommended.
Nick A. James offers informative tips and information on nutrition, health and working from home. Get the exclusive free report! -6 Steps to Simplify Your Life, Improve Your Health & Give You Dynamic Energy! His many years of Internet Marketing expertise puts him in unique position to help others starting a exclusive free report!. For free advice, health blog, and cutting edge info contact him at: exclusive free report!
quick home cleaning Glenview ..The market is flooded with weight loss supplements that make... Read More
In life, various factors contribute to weight gain. Be it... Read More
Atkins Nutritionals filed for bankruptcy at the beginning of August... Read More
Twenty years of health club consulting, 50,000 hours of paid... Read More
More likely than not a diet with end up a... Read More
Are you a 'look-and-lose' dieter? Have you studied every diet... Read More
In our never ending search for the illusive "Fountain of... Read More
If you've been enjoying life after gastric bypass surgery you... Read More
Yesterday, out of the blue, without any foreboding gossip or... Read More
Stop Being Influenced by Food Ads on TVThere is much... Read More
Foods that are high in fiber and protein are the... Read More
I asked my sister to come to my gym with... Read More
Obesity is a disease that is not caused by a... Read More
Why is it so hard to lose weight and keep... Read More
Some Say I'm Strange. I Prefer to Think of Myself... Read More
Not losing weight but gaining it is why we are... Read More
Do calories matter or do you simply need to eat... Read More
We must all now be familiar with the Atkins Diet.... Read More
If you're trying lose weight, maintain your weight, or sculpt... Read More
Hundreds of products on the market today claim to be... Read More
Why Making Small Changes in Your Eating Habits Adds up... Read More
Gastric Bypass surgery is becoming increasingly more popular for the... Read More
You see it all the time; people agonizing over their... Read More
If you have been eating as usual and the pounds... Read More
Fat is fuel. That is basically what it is. A... Read More
scheduled maid service Winnetka ..I did it without starving myself or taking pills. How... Read More
New Medical Research shows high-intensity exercise can increase the body's... Read More
With summer completed and school back in session, it'll be... Read More
Stop Being Influenced by Food Ads on TVThere is much... Read More
The fear of success arises in patients when they realize... Read More
Are there any foods that burn body fat? If yes,... Read More
This article is about making long-term changes in the foods... Read More
Studies show that most Americans are fifteen percent fatter today... Read More
It seems there are two schools of behavior patients follow... Read More
More than 70% of US adults are overweight and that... Read More
The pursuit of a healthier me (or you) shouldn't involve... Read More
If you were going to travel to the other side... Read More
Almost everyone has attempted to follow diets and weight loss... Read More
Just the facts on bodybuilding weightloss strategies that work. No... Read More
Most Americans do not get enough calcium in their diets;... Read More
With all of the conflicting studies and fuzzy interpretation of... Read More
Obesity is defined as an excessive accumulation of body fat.... Read More
All the weight control experts recommend keeping a record of... Read More
Watching television exercises our eyes but nothing else. Unfortunately, it... Read More
Here are a few free tips on losing weight that... Read More
In today's bustling world we are constantly surrounded by media... Read More
Have you been surfing the web trying to find a... Read More
The Order of Energy UtilizationBack to our table of stored... Read More
Looking for Diet Programs on net is like looking for... Read More
Getting started on an exercise program is one thing. Staying... Read More
Weight Loss |