Weight Loss Plans

A proper weight loss plan will help you shed those pounds

Excess weight puts you at risk for many health problems, therefore you need to set some weight loss goals to help avoid those risks and prevent disease. Here are some guidelines from the experts in choosing weight loss plans and goals:

• Be realistic
  
  Most people's long-term weight loss plans are more ambitious than they need to be. If you're 40 and weigh 170 pounds now, and your long-term plan is to weigh 120, but you haven't weighed 120 since you were 16, that's not a realistic weight loss goal.
  
  While it's not perfect, the Body Mass Index (BMI) is a good indicator of whether or not you need to shed some pounds. The generally accepted ideal BMI range is between 19–24. 25–29 is considered overweight, and 30 or more is considered obese.
  
  The formula for calculating your BMI is (Weight in pounds × 703) ÷ Height in inches²
  Example: A 5'6" person weighing 160 pounds would be (160×703)÷66² = 25.8 BMI
• Set appropriate objectives
  
  Starting a weight loss plan just for vanity's sake is less motivational than losing weight to improve your health and longevity.
  
  Beauty is fleeting, and the "looking good" factor will fade as you get older. Undergo your weight loss plan knowing you'll feel better and have more energy to do more positive things in your life.
• Focus on doing, not losing
  
  Rather than saying that you are going to lose a pound this week, say you're going to exercise every day this week. Your weight within a span of a week is not completely in your control, but your behavior is.
• Go at a reasonable pace
  
  If you haven't exercised much in the past few years, don't try to jog five miles on the first day. You'll end up feeling terrible and sabotaging your efforts. Start with one-half or one-mile walks and maybe 10–20 push-ups for the first few weeks until you start building your strength again. Slow and steady wins the race.
• Keep up the self-encouragement
  
  An all-or-nothing attitude only sets you up to fail. Learn to evaluate your efforts fairly and objectively. If you fall short this week, simply look ahead to next week. You don't need to be perfect. You didn't gain all your weight overnight, so don't expect it to go away all at once either.
• Use measurable milestones
  
  Saying that you are going to be more positive this week or that you are going to really get serious this week is not a goal that you can measure and should not be a part of your weight loss plan. Say you're going to lose two pounds this week or one inch off your waistline this month. This gives you something concrete to shoot for and helps keep you motivated.

Successful weight lost begins by incorporating reasonable goals that motivate your success. The foundation for such a plan begins by eating properly. For an easy-to-follow meal plan, check out the link below and supercharge your results:

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Please note: The information provided in these pages should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. You should always consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to your health and well-being.