The secret of long term weight loss

23/02/2009 by admin.

So you want to know the secret of long term weight loss?  How do I break this to you?  There isn’t one!

It’s pretty simple really, to lose weight you need to burn more calories than you consume.  Sounds easy doesn’t it but in reality that is not the case. 

Eating fruit and vegetables not only fills you up due to the fibre and water content but provides important vitamins and minerals.   Don’t forget your complex carbohydates, protein and ‘good’ fats.    These are all needed to help with metabolism and keep you healthy.

Exercise not only has health benefits but speeds up your metabolic rate and delays the onset of diseases associated with old age (read my active ageing post).

Therefore you need to combine the two - eat a well balanced diet of sensible portions and exercise regularly.   Quick fixes using fad diets don’t last and you learn little about proper nutrition and how to change your diet going forward.  They just aren’t sustainable.  The weight didn’t go on overnight so don’t expect to lose it overnight.  If you take that into consideration it is a start in changing your thinking towards a healthier lifestyle.

Have patience and be sensible with your food and exercise programme.  Have the ‘occasional’ treat by all means.  Weight loss and maintenance take commitment but it can be done.

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