Are you currently dieting or have you recently fallen off the diet wagon? It will comfort you to know that you are not alone. Many people are struggling to lose extra pounds with restrictive diets that just don’t seem to be working. Remember that each person is different and may require a unique diet to help them start melting those pounds off. No matter what the case is, don’t give up. Your health and vitality hinge on whether or not you can drop the weight.
Diets sometimes tend to work better when they are using in conjunction with strength training and cardio. Losing weight boils down to a basic mathematical equation: If you burn more calories than you consume every day, you will lose weight. Muscles burn more calories overall than fat, so the more muscles you gain, the better off you will be as far as your weight loss in concerned. If you throw in some intense cardio, you will be setting the cards in your favor. You will then begin losing weight faster than you ever thought possible.
Extra weight doesn’t want to be lost, and dieting is difficult. Many people will lose weight and then plateau and find it very hard to drop that last 10 or 15 pounds. However, if you have made a true life style change, then you will lose weight over the long term and keep it off. All you have to do is keep the faith and get back on that wagon to reach your goals!
Tags: diet, dieting, New Years Resolution, weight loss
I don’t know if I’ve completely fallen off the wagon, but I’ve definitely started to slip. I gained 8 lbs in the last few months and now I am determined to take it back off in the New Year. How can I fit in a diet plan with two small children, 3 jobs, and no energy?? Any suggestions?
Hey Jane,
Everyone gains weight during the holidays. I always gain a few pounds from Thanksgiving to New Years, then get on the scale and not like what I see. I have 2 kids, a 5 year old and a 2 year old, which keeping up with them, or should I say trying to keep up with them gives me plenty of exercise. You have to eat in moderation and eat healthy foods too. Try to see how many calories you are taking in daily and how much you are burning, that will give you an idea of the direction you are headed.
Good luck on your quest.
I too share the same problem, I have gained weight over the holidays and was considering trying alli to drop 14 lbs. I have heard that it works but also I hear horror stories of people having “leakage” accidents while they are on it. That’s one reason as to why its been hard to make the decision and am looking for some guidance.