I Found the Top Common Common Weight Loss Mistakes

People all over the world are starting a new diet today and if you are thinking about starting a diet, then you should know about some of the weight loss pitfalls people often make and avoid them. As you read the following 5 tips it may surprise you to find that you have made some of the same mistakes that others have made on their weight loss journey. The advice in this article has help thousands of people to be more successful in losing weight and it will help you too.

1. Stop Eating Carbohydrates: This form of fad diet concentrates on either the complete purging or the short suspension of virtually all carbohydrates. This is a shock to your system and does not teach you that not all carbs are bad for you. Keep in mind that you will have to keep in balance the pros and con's as you remember that there are simple alternatives to complete the removal of your favorite carbs. Other fad diets to be aware of: High-fat, low-fat, low-carbohydrate, high-protein, liquid diets and fasting diets. All fads diets work for some people but not for everyone. It is important to find the right one for you.

2. Deprivation Mentality: Many people think of a diet as a final chance for weight loss, and they completely exempt all their favorite foods from their diet. You should not have your attention totally on what foods you are sacrificing; look at what you will gain. Having a healthier, happier life will make it all worth it in the end! Just because you do not allow yourself the foods that you enjoy most while you are on your way to your goal weight, does not mean you will never get to have them again. When you are serious about losing weight, you should cut out sugar products and junk food, but have a sugar-free dessert treat once in a while. You can find many delicious sugar free desserts (pudding, ice cream) that you can buy to help meet that sweet tooth need. The goal here is that you will find certain aspects of your selected diet that you can permanently add to your new lifestyle.

Diet Tip: Keep a food diary long enough to monitor your food intake and identify what circumstances tempt you to overeat or eat unhealthily.

3. Pre Packaged Foods: Many weight loss plans will either require or persuade you to pay for certain branded foods. You should be aware of these tactics by the different companies to push different products even though some of them may only have little nutritional value. Be sure to pay close attention to the listed ingredients and the calories per serving. Make sure you are consuming the right types of calories that your body needs. Often in calorie-restricted diets, there is an initial rapid weight loss during the first 1 to 2 weeks, but this can usually be attributed to loss of fluids. All diet programs should stress the important role that drinking plenty of water will play in your overall success of losing weight.

4. Exercise Free Diet: Moderate exercise (and eating right) causes your body to burn fat for fuel. Exercise will help control your weight by using excess calories that otherwise would be stored as fat. It will enable you to burn fat for energy and maintain a healthy weight. Exercise can become a lifelong habit if you pick an activity that you enjoy.

Tip: Haveing a healthy body image and healthy mindset about your weight loss journey is key to avoiding eating binges.

5. Calorie Estimations: There are different calorie charts listing the total calories burned during different physical activities on the internet. However, they are based on the calorie expenditure of a average build person. If you are not of average build and weight then these tables should be used as a general referral point only, because they overestimate the calorie expenditure of smaller people and underestimate the calorie expenditure for people bigger than average person. This is a common mistake and by talking with a doctor you can avoid possible miscalculations and learn what the correct caloric intake you need for your particular situation. You should understand calorie counting for effective dieting, so you do need to know how many calories are in the food you are consuming.

Whether you create your own weight loss program or use a commercial one, make sure it is safe and effective. A effective and safe diet program will allow you to have at least 1,200 calories a day and include 30 min. to one hour of exercise daily. Whatever your weight goals are, you need to stay on the right path to nutrition and wellness. A nourishing and safe diet should include all of the recommended daily allowances (RDAs) for vitamins, minerals, fiber, calcium and protein.

NOTE: Consult with healthcare practitioner before starting any diet or exercise program.