15 Facts for Weight Loss Newbies: Part 2
- No matter which way you look at it, 3,500 calories cut is one pound lost.
Whether you take in 500 fewer or burn 500 more calories a day, by the end of the week you’ll be one pound lighter!
- You won’t stick to a diet that is comprised of foods you do not like. Choose your plan carefully.
Do a trial period before investing a lot of money on something like pre-packaged foods.
- You should ask yourself how long you can live this way. If you can’t imagine staying on a particular plan until you reach your goal weight, try something else.
Going on and off the same plan again and again leads to yo-yo dieting.
- You need to plan alternative strategies to cope with emotional eating. Many people with weight issues have the habit of eating in response to emotions and stress. Be ready.
- The dangers of being overweight are real:
- diabetes,
- high blood pressure,
- cancer,
- and heart disease
... are life-threatening health risks for the obese. When your motivation wanes, keep these in mind.
