5 Real-World Solutions to Lose Weight

Posted on 06 August 2008 by admin

You want to drop big weight? Forget about it. No, really - that's the crucial tip. Put the end goal out of the picture and narrow your focus to the day at hand. Bob Harper, a trainer on the NBC TV show The Biggest Loser, says, "Ask yourself, did I get my workout in today? Did I make the right food choices? Then go through it again tomorrow, always with an eye on improving."

Here are Harper's top five real-world solutions. Becoming fat is a piece of cake. Slimming down is not.

#1.

Get over gym-timidation.

The muscleheads at the squat rack aren't judging you. "If they see someone out of shape trying their hardest to change, they'll do what they can to help you," says Harper. So ask for a spot, or even some guidance. Just because those guys are ripped doesn't mean they don't struggle with diets and exercise plans.

#2.

Fight through the pain.

Your neglected body won't be able to do what it once could. Start slowly and remember that post-exercise soreness means you're making progress. Use this as motivation to put the past into your present. "You'll see just how far you've let yourself go, but you'll know what you're eventually capable of," Harper says.

#3.

Break periods of discouragement -

with a little help from your friends. "It's no secret that support groups work," says Harper. Online sites like Gyminee are huge inspirations for weight loss. Share your story with peers and read how they overcame struggles similar to yours.

#4.

Forget plateaus.

Whether you lose weight every week or not, remember that your efforts are improving your overall health - from lowering cholesterol to cutting visceral belly fat. And don't weigh yourself more than once a week. You'll just make yourself nuts.

#5.

Fall down six times, but stand up seven

The wagon will leave you behind if you fall off. It's your job to keep chasing it down.

Have any tips you'd like to share? Tell us about them in the comments section!

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CD

Weightloss does not take place overnight. There is no super diet plan or diet pill. This must be a lifstyle change.
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Everyone should excersie for overall health. Exercising should be a way of life and not a short-term goal.
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Fitness is and should be fun...but on occassion...we do have to tough it out a bit.

The old 'no pain, no gain' slogan has got some truth to it.
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Fantastic post, gym-timidation is a big draw back for many people.However utilising bodyweight exercise, many people will be able to get a supremely effective workout without the gym and weights room.
I find that making your goal to become healthier and improve your quality of life is a much easier find the motivation for than looking to burn body fat.
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Good tips. It motivated me a lot. Losing weight is very difficult. Once you gain weight, then it needs lot of will power & determination to loose all that.
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Great tips! It's definitely challenging to get over gym-timidation, but once you do you'll be grateful that you did. Most people are glad to offer help and support at the gym. Everyone is there because they want to be better and improve their health. Everyone has that in common, so there's nothing to be afraid of.
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very motivational tips here! losing weight can be hard work and requries patience and dedication. for a lot of people its a lifestyle change (especially if you want to loose weight and keep it off!) but its worth it.
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"Becoming fat is a piece of cake. Slimming down is not." This is an appropriate sentence for many who wish to grow fat. And the fourth one needs to be kept in mind while reducing your weight in gym.I highly recommend the trainers at gym to keep this mind.And dedication to the schedule in gym is of utmost importance,which is very difficult to carry out,but has fruitful results!!
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The thing that really made losing weight work for me is the "day off" included in some of the newest diet plans (including day off diet off course) ... I think this just makes it much easier to stick with a diet.
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Great Tips! Yes there will be some pain along the way, and it is not all 'happy-go-lucky fun' when you are trying to get in shape and burn off excess body fat.

But anything great (like meeting weight loss or fitness goals) is worth the effort.

Drive through any 'roadblocks' and stay on track to success.

Fitness is and should be fun...but on occassion...we do have to tough it out a bit.

The old 'no pain, no gain' slogan has got some truth to it.