How to Diet Successfully - The Facts!

Why Diets Fail

How many times have you tried to lose weight with a so-called "trendy diet" only to end up with total frustration and disappointment? Well you are not alone. These trendy diet plans often set you up for failure. Here are some of the most common reasons why diets fail...

[1] Diets deprive our Bodies
        As with most diets certain foods are eliminated from out eating regime. In some cases certain diets eliminate entire food groups. This is very unhealthy and borderline unrealistic for the long term.

[2] Most diet plans are only temporary
        The problem with most dieters is they temporarily stick to a program and once they achieve the desired  results they usually go right back to their old eating habits.

[3] Dieting can be expensive
        Not only are many diet plans hard to stick to, but they can become very expensive. Eating all the right  foods many times per day can rack up your grocery bill quick. Then there are the diet plans that have  you ordering all kinds of varied supplements on top of a detailed eating plan.

[4] Ironically dieting can actually slow down your metabolism
        By eliminating food groups from your eating plan you can actually slow your metabolism down which  in turn will cause you to gain weight. Reason being is that by cutting out calories you body has less to burn.

[5] Dieting in and of itself is only part of the process to succeed.
        Eating right and taking supplements is one of the parts of successfully achieving your weight goals. Lifetime weight management is not just about eating it is also about mixing in routine physical
        activity. Experts suggest 60-90 minutes of high intensity during a given week on a minimum.

So fear not all is not lost. Successful dieting is just a matter of understanding what steps should be followed to insure you will get the results you want and keep them. Being healthy requires determination and dedication.

Ways to Successfully Diet

[1] Dieting is not about cutting everything out of your eating schedule and starving yourself it is about  eating enough of the right things to maintain your metabolic and daily activity needs. There is a fine line however between eating enough of the right things are eating too much. A common measuring index for this is a person should not eat so much that their body is storing close to or over 30% of there overall body mass. According to Health Check Systems, The American Council on Exercise has categorized ranges of body fat percentages as follows:

These are general guidelines, individual circumstances can vary depending on other factors.

[2] You must take time daily to do some sort of physical exercise. According to experts, adults should exercise a minimum of 30 minutes per day. Here are some tips for successful exercise program:

• Build up gradually. Build up your activity level gradually. For example, if you are inactive now and want to begin walking regularly, you might begin slowly with a 10 to 15-minute walk, three times a week. As you become more fit, you can increase the sessions to every day and, if you wish, you can make each session longer.
  
• If you choose a fairly vigorous activity, begin each session slowly. Allow a 5-minute period of stretching and slow movement to give your body a chance to "warm up." At the end of your workout, take another 5 minutes to "cool down" with a slower exercise pace.
  
• Listen to your body. A certain amount of stiffness is normal at first. But if you hurt a joint or pull a muscle or tendon, stop the activity for several days to avoid more serious injury. Most minor muscle and joint problems can be relieved by rest and over-the-counter painkillers.
  
• Pay attention to warning signals. While regular physical activity can strengthen your heart, some types of activity may worsen existing heart problems. Warning signals include sudden dizziness, cold sweat, paleness, fainting, or pain or pressure in your upper body just after exercising. If you notice any of these signs, stop the activity and call your doctor immediately.
  
• Keep at it. Unless you have to stop your regular physical activity for a health reason, stay with it. Set small, short-term goals for yourself. If you find yourself becoming bored, try doing the activity with a friend or family member. Or switch to another activity. The health rewards of regular physical activity are well worth the effort.
  
• Have Fun! Mix up your exercise routine. Play basketball, swim, walk, jog, etc. Anything that raises your heart rate for a sustained period of time will work.
  
  

[3] Supplements, not to be confused with dieting medications (i.e. Xenical, Meridia, Phentermine, etc) can help a person achieve their goals faster also when used with a balanced dieting program. We define "supplements" as vitamins and minerals, as well as herbs, botanicals and other substances. As with all supplements they are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure disease. Do not self diagnose any health condition. Work with your health care provider to determine how best to achieve optimal health and always check with your health care provider before taking a supplement, especially when combining or substituting them with other foods or medicine.

     Here are some common dietary supplement definitions of pills :

• Carb Blockers - Carb and fat blockers utilize natural and safe ingredients to inhibit your body's absorption of unwanted fat and carb calories. Many people keep carb blockers and fat blockers on hand and use them as needed to enjoy those "prohibited" foods that would otherwise undermine their efforts to lose weight, such as pizza and fast food. Carb blockers use a specialized extract of white kidney bean to slow the breakdown of starches and carbohydrates by inhibiting the amylase enzyme. This drastically slows the rate and amount of that would otherwise enter the bloodstream.
  
  
• Appetite Suppressant - Simply put an appetite suppressant is anything that tricks you brain into thinking it isn't hungry. One of the most popular products on the market today is Hoodia Gordinii which has been featured on many popular primetime shows such as Dateline, Oprah and the Today Show. Hoodia is all natural and sold here on InnerVital in our dieting section.