How to avoid losing weight the unhealthy way

Now, more than ever, people are quite conscious over weight issues because it affects not only a person’s physical appearance but his or her overall outlook in life as well. Seeing how obesity alters health and their social lives, obese or morbidly obese people are now becoming more determined to find the perfect weight loss strategies for them and are equally-determined enough to keep their ideal weight for good once they have achieved it.

MYTHS AND FACTS ON WEIGHT LOSS

Today, more and more remedies are being offered in the market for those people who would want to lose weight. Among these are weight loss remedies come in the form of products, supplements, and programs.

But, before you engage in any weight loss diet , product, or program, make sure that you have full comprehension of its effects and possible side effects to avoid going back to your form after you lose weight. Being knowledgeable about these products and the possible risks associated with it can give you an idea what are the products you can take in, diets you can engage in or programs you can enroll with.

Most studies show that diets that promote weight loss of more than two pounds weekly are not safe because it increases the possibility of serious health problems compared to gradual weight loss. Medical experts also agree that losing weight at a slower rate may reduce risks of health problems that are closely associated with rapid weight loss. Also, fad diets and quick weight loss products available today do not only ignore but totally violates the basic principles of good nutrition and various dietary guidelines. Do not be overwhelmed with the promise of quick weight loss because any claims that a person can lose weight almost effortlessly are fabricated.

KEEPING IT UP

Aside serious health risks and psychological impacts brought by futile dieting , improper weight loss through the use of non-prescribed weight loss products or diets that are not proven to be effective can bring depression plus a weakened immune system.

Losing weight can be frustrating but a rewarding feat once you have achieved your ideal weight and figure. Here are some weight loss and dieting myths tips that can help you avoid losing the weight loss you’ve worked so hard for:

Myth number 1. “Having a “Low Carb Diet” is the only way for you to lose weight.” This is probably one of the biggest lies being promoted by the people of weight loss industry today. In fact, experts even agree that by cutting out all carbo and starches will only result to lack of nutrition needed by the body especially by the muscle tissues.

Myth number 2: “A lot of time is needed to work a weight loss program into your schedule.” If you think that you cannot handle your weight loss all by yourself, then opt enrolling is a safe and responsible weight loss program. If you have chosen the right weight loss program that can fit into your schedule then you can even do other things for yourself.

Myth number 3: “An obese of morbidly obese person can never go back to his/her original size.” Do not listen to people if they told you that gaining weight at a certain age or weight gain due to pregnancy can hinder you to go back to your slimmer size. All you need is to adjust your eating patterns and resort to proper exercise or physical activity so your body will lose weight naturally.

Myth number 4: “Starve yourself until you lose weight.” Among the dieting and weight loss myths, this is the most damaging of all because it can lead to serious health risk like ruined metabolism, body’s depletion of vitamins and minerals and binge eating or food splurge.