Choosing the Best Weight Loss and Exercise Program for You (Part 2) :
First of all, finding a realistic plan that you can follow for a
long period of time is crucial. A common problem in weight loss is that
it is often short-term or temporary. People lose weight but cannot keep
it off and continue the bouncing game of fluctuating weight gain and
loss, which can slow down metabolism, decrease muscle and tone, and make
it even harder to maintain or lose weight over a longer period of time.
Second,
it must be a plan that incorporates both diet AND exercise. Merely
changing the way you eat is not enough. And a weight loss program that
includes exercise does require a commitment and will take time out of
your schedule to devote to your weight loss program. It's hard to stay
on a routine when you are busy at work and caring for the kids. It
doesn't leave much time for you. But finding the time to incorporate
cardiovascular exercise and resistance training is important, if you
want to maintain a healthy weight loss, and preserve the muscle tone and
aesthetic look of your body.
Third, it is important to make sure
that you have a good support system and work with someone with a great
deal of expertise in fitness and nutrition. Working with a personal
trainer (and not just any trainer, but a Certified Personal Trainer with
credentials, experience and references) can make all the difference in
whether or not you will be successful with weight loss.
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