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Three Reasons People Fail to Lose Weight Fast and Keep It Off

By Jayson Hunter

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Published: 04Jan2009
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I believe rapid fat loss, and permanent fat loss, is easily accomplished when people have the correct plan in place.

I believe there are three key reasons why people fail to lose weight fast and keep it off. Rapid fat loss is easily achieved once dieters understand these three keys.

The following are my top three reasons why people fail to lose weight fast and keep the unwanted pounds and inches off:

Lack of support:

All the latest research has shown how critical it is for dieters to have a support system in place. When times get tough, and they will, people need to have a community of positive people to turn to that will help them achieve their rapid fat loss goals.

People who seek social support may be 42% more likely to lose weight compared to those who do not seek social support. Remember the mindset you are creating ... social support is a significant part of your new mindset. Surround yourself with positive people who will be there to help keep you on track.

Where should your social support come from? Don't assume your family members are the best candidates. Sometimes they are the worst choices! Anyone who has a negative attitude concerning your body weight should not have a role in your social support. Friends or colleagues who also want to lose weight may be good allies because you can work together to keep each other on track.

For starters your social support is the forum and your fellow participants. Of course I always recommend finding your social support in family members or friends as well.

No emphasis on lifestyle changes:

A very big reason people fail to maintain their rapid fat loss for a lifetime is a complete failure to focus on lifestyle changes. Temporary fixes and fad diets need to be replaced by healthy habits and a new self-image. I believe people put too much emphasis on the "lose weight fast" and not enough on the lifestyle changes necessary to keep the pounds from ever coming back.

Lifestyle changes means consuming whole foods that are high in fiber and low in sugar, such as lean protein (lean beef, chicken, fish, whey protein), fruits and vegetables (oranges, apples, strawberries, blueberries, broccoli, peppers, asparagus, carrots), nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts), and whole grains.

It also means eating low-glycemic carbohydrates, such as vegetables, wholegrain products and oatmeal instead of refined, processed carbohydrates. Refined, process carbs usually come in a box or a bag. Shoot for starches that contain at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.

Paralysis by analysis:

Too often dieters wait for the perfect time or want to have the perfect plan in place before trying to lose weight fast and keep it off. The plan only needs be good enough to get started. Creating a weight loss plan is mandatory, but not at the expense of never getting started on the road to rapid fat loss. Create a plan centered around a support community and lifestyle changes and adjust the plan as necessary.

If you are fed up with failing to lose weight can read even more great rapid fat loss tips at: Lose Weight Fast

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