Weight Loss = Discipline, A Solid Plan And Consistency

Being overweight can adversely affect a person in ways other than just in their appearance. Their self-esteem suffers, this may lead to depression, the risk of health problems rises, and their overall quality of life suffers. They may also become unable to perform normal everyday activities due to the excess pounds that have to be carried around, and the strain and pain this causes to the body.

However, once that person loses those extra pounds, they experience many positive changes. This is why many people try all sorts of different weight loss techniques. They are looking for the 'magic pill' that will trim their waist lines and help them get a slim, sexy body that will turn heads.

My first suggestion for anyone seeking to lose weight is to talk to their doctor. This is very important. After getting a total physical examination, the doctor can then recommend proper weight loss techniques that does not endanger their health. The doctor can also explain to them how they can lose weight effectively and quickly by changing four parts of their life: what to eat, how to eat, their behavior and activity level.

Let me put it into perspective in a step by step manner.

First of all, if you want to lose weight quickly, there are a few things that you need to do. Make the decision that you will lose that weight. Develop an exercise regime and stick with it. Work with your doctor to establish a food plan that you can easily incorporate into your lifestyle. Set aside at least twenty minutes a day for brisk walking, running, swimming, dancing or some other type of physical activity.

Second: Make sure that your goal is realistic. The worst thing that can happen is to get discouraged. Don't decide to lose 5 lbs in one week if you don't have the ability to focus or have a proper plan in place to follow. Having these are what will enable someone on a diet to lose those extra pounds. Also, you must have the discipline to follow through on your plan.

Third: Listen to what your body tells you. Each person's body is different. Therefore, your body will react differently than mine to each weight loss program and plan. If something doesn't seem to be working for you, try something else. I.E. someone may not be able to exercise as hard as someone else, therefore each exercise program must be suitable to each person. If walking is all that can be done, then walking is the best exercise. Muscles burn more calories than fat so it's best to put on a little muscle. This will also leave you looking good.

Fourth: Eat more fiber. Fiber will make you feel full sooner, it will stay in your stomach longer and it will slow down digestion. A good source of fiber is whole grain bread. Whole grain bread speeds up the absorbtion of fat.

Fifth: Stay away from fried foods. Fried foods are high in fat content. Although white meat such as fish and chicken are leaner than beef, they can contain more fat when fried. It is recommended that those on strict diets choose steamed or cooked over fried.

Sixth: Drink at least six to eight glasses of water each day. This will help keep your body hydrated and feeling refreshed. It also flushes out your system, taking all of the poisons and waste with it. Your body needs alkaline rather than acidic liquids. Even "plain water" can be acidic if not ph treated.

Seventh: Support structures are an integral part of any successful plan. This means not only spousal or friends support, but memos that you stick on your bathroom mirror, refrigerator, in your wallet, etc. All of them should remind you of what your goal is.

To recap, the quickest way to rapid weight loss success is discipline, having a solid plan and consistency. By having the correct diet, workout regime, support and mindset working together it will bring faster results than simply dieting alone.

Michelle A. Hoffmann is a Work at Home mother of 4, website designer,internet marketer, ezine editor/publisher/owner as well as wife to Internet marketing consultant, Udo A. Hoffmann - http://primus-philum.blogspot.com You can visit her website at http://www.24karatmarketer.com or her blog at http://24karatmarketer.com/wordpress