Thursday, June 30, 2011

The weight loss formula

Many people wonder what they need to do in order to lose weight, increase muscle tone, and get rid of excess body fat.
Some try weightloss supplements in the hopes of finding an easy solution, many opt to go on popular "special" diets, while others try their luck with "10-minute" workout videos that promise miraculous results with little effort and time.
Let's be honest. If any of these "quick fixes" really do work by themselves , we wouldn't be dealing with an obesity epidemic that we're seeing today. If you were to dig a little deeper and contact the manufacturer or the supplements, or the creator of the diet or work-out programs, they'll likely tell you that you have to use their product in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program in order to see the results as advertised. The bottom line is that these products themselves do not work independently. So, if you really want to see the results you must integrate all of these components into your weight program:
1. Cardio exercise
2. Weight Training
3. Healthy diet consisting mainly of lean proteins, vegetable, and low in carbohydrates
4. Plenty of rest. Being sleep deprived and/or stressed causes hormonal imbalances that can derail your efforts and increases your tendency to binge eat.

Weight Loss doesn't always come that easily. Like anything else worth having, it takes discipline, commitment and sacrifice.