How to Keep Losing Weight

Learn why most people fail at long-term weight loss and how you can succeed...

Did you know that dieters usually achieve about two-thirds of their weight loss in the first 3 months on a diet program? After that it takes them another 3 months to lose the last third of their ultimate weight loss total. Typically, after those first 6 months, the weight loss stops completely!

Not only does it stop but - for the vast majority of dieters - it reverses. The weight begins to come back, often in a rush. There are several reason for this:

1. Most diets simply become too 'boring' after awhile - and too difficult to follow.

2. After a long period of calorie-restriction and weight loss there is a reduction in resting metabolic rate - basically your body begins to burn fewer and fewer calories at rest.

3. Your body begins to produce more 'hunger hormones' - which increase your appetite and lead to overeating. These powerful hormones may be the primary cause of the yo-yo dieting effect.

The Solution: How to Continue Losing Weight

1. Lose in Bursts: Many health experts believe it is better to try and lose 'chunks' of weight - say about 10% of your total weight - at a time. You then try to maintain that weight loss and, after a few months of 'rest,' you try to lose another 5-10%.

2. Exercise: Developing the regular exercise 'habit' is probably the best thing you can do for long-term weight loss and health. People who learn to enjoy exercise - and incorporate into their weekly routine - are always the most successful at creating their 'ideal' body.

3. Avoid Hunger: Eat high-fiber fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in order control your appetite and avoid overeating. Peanut butter is also a proven diet tool that can keep you feeling full without destroying your diet with bad carbs and unhealthy fats.

Note: If you want a complete, step-by-step guide to losing body fat - and keeping it off for good - the safe and healthy way I highly recommend Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle program.

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by Jamie Clark
Editor, fitFAQ.com
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