Why Do So Many Weight Loss New Year's Resolutions Fail?

Why do so many weight loss New Year's resolutions fail?

I was browsing through the weight loss news today when I came upon this article about weight loss.

It shed some light as to why so many weight loss new year's resolutions fail.

"The dismal success rate of these New Year's diet resolutions is discouraging but it isn't particularly surprising, since 80% of all dieters fail to lose weight, and one-third even gain additional weight. But the upside to these depressing statistics is that they have given researchers the impetus to find out why losing weight is so difficult. So in hopes of keeping those resolutions alive, let's take a look at why so many well-intentioned weight loss efforts fail every January.

Perhaps one of the most important reasons why the failed New Year's diet has become such a cliché is that willpower is often no match for all the variables that influence eating habits. According to a 2009 study published in the journal Appetite, for example, the sheer complexity of most diet schemes, Weight Watchers in this case, may be enough to discourage many people from maintaining their weight loss efforts. The researchers found that the 390 study participants were more likely to give up their diets prematurely if they were “... not able to recall or process all required information for deciding what to eat.” Higher “self-efficacy,” the belief that they could lose weight, did encourage the participants to stay on their diets, but simplicity of the diet was still a better predictor of success. The researchers also noted that environmental factors, like keeping junk food around, could subdue willpower as well."

(Cameron English, Policymic) Original Manuscript Below

http://www.policymic.com/articles/21491/why-so-many-new-year-s-weight-loss-resolutions-fail

Willpower seems to be something that we all struggle with.

I know that we struggle with willpower, so here are a couple of tips for you guys.

1. Say No To Junk Food

Saying no to junk food is great for keeping willpower.

2. Keep a Journal

Keeping a journal will allow you to really see what you are doing in your weight loss.

What do you guys think about this in relation to New Year's weight loss resolutions?

~Obesity Overload~ 

 

Bodybuilder's Diet - What Does It Entail?

I'm sure that many of you, like myself, would like to have that bodybuilder's body.

I was unclear on what it entailed until I did my research.

So, today I want to share with you, my more ambitious crowd, and even those people that want the washboard abs!

What does the bodybuilder's diet entail?

1. More Protein

You may have heard about the large amounts of protein that a bodybuilder needs for lifting weights and gaining muscle, right? We are going to take that down a notch.

While it is good to eat protein, we suggest you take it slow for the first couple of weeks.

Beginner bodybuilder protein that I would suggest is 50-80 grams of protein a day.

Protein is the building blocks for building more muscle that will in turn burn more fat.

You can eat chicken or eggs and drink milk and protein shakes for boosts of protein.

2. Eating Better

You have to eat more obviously if you intend to build the muscle, but you have to eat right.

It's like this; you eat more calories (good calories), that feeds the body, that builds the muscle.

I would suggest eating a lot of eggs, chicken, fish, milk, peanut butter, and fruits and vegetables.

The good calories come from fruits and vegetables and those low fat meats and milk.

Eating pizza, burgers, fries, and other fast food will not help you achieve this diet's goal.

In saying what I did above, I must warn you that you will gain weight because muscle weighs more than fat.

If you are concerned with looking bigger for a few weeks while you build the muscle to burn the fat, then you should consider a different diet.

I can tell you right now that I have gained a lot of muscle, and am currently burning fat, but I feel bigger than I was. All that to say that I'm feeling stronger and buffer than I was before the diet.

3. Working Out

Working out is crucial to any diet, but is the main aspect of the bodybuilder's diet.

In order to burn the calories you have to have the right exercises.

I would suggest running, maybe on a tread mill if you have one.

Running and doing leg workouts on a weight lifting machine will build the largest muscles on the body, giving you the ultimate fat burners.

Lifting weights is good as well because it builds the muscle to burn the fat.

Dead lifts, bench presses, pull ups, push ups, and exercises like that are good.

To switch things up you can even do High Intensity Interval Training to burn the MOST fat while still building some muscle.

4. Rest

You may not have guessed that rest was part of the bodybuilder's diet. 

It is indeed essential because your muscles actually grow during rest.

Your body will take the protein that you are consuming and turn it into pure muscle.

I would suggest working out 3-4 times a week and rest the rest of the week.

We have looked at the bodybuilder's diet.

Take action now to get that bodybuilder's body!

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Weight Loss, One Pound at a Time?

We have often talked about needing to lose weight, but we want it lost quickly or all at once.
The truth is that no one man or woman can lose fat, in a healthy way that fast.
Your body can handle losing 2-3 pounds a week, for stronger people maybe 4.

Here's the thing, when your body loses weight 2-3 pounds at a time, you are normally eating enough and correctly. When you try to lose it too quickly, then you can subject yourself to gaining it right back.

When you don't eat for a few days to try and lose weight, the very second you go to eat after that will make you overeat.

So, "How are you supposed to lose weight then?" you may be asking.

Weight loss, is supposed to be one pound at a time!
Yes, you saw that correctly!
If you focus on losing 2-3 pounds a week instead of the whole thing, then you will make greater leaps.
How do you do this?

1. Weigh Once a Week
Weighing once a week will allow you to focus on weight loss without focusing on your weight fluctuation.

2. Focus On Your Diet
Focus on your diet, how you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat it.
Focusing on your diet will allow you to take your focus off of your weight and put it on losing it.

3. Stop Thinking About Where You Want to Be
What I mean is that, if you keep looking at the model that you want your body to look like, you will soon realize that your body is not like theirs, and its not really moving towards it.
Not that its not good to keep a perspective or goal, but you may be disappointed if your body isn't beginning to look like that model.

4. Lower Your Expectations
This tip goes hand in hand with tip 3.
Stop expecting certain things, like looking a certain way, expecting yourself to lose all the weight at once, or expecting to be the next top model.

In all these tips we can see that if you focus on losing one pound at a time, then you can lose it easier, quicker, and will keep it off.
I hope this post has helped you.
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Back On Track - Plans Before New Years

If you were like me yesterday, you may have over eaten a little bit.
That's okay, we can get back on track on our weight loss together!

It's one of those things that we often contemplate right before New Years.
With all of the New Years resolutions there is ONE thing that we want to get straight, OUR PLAN.
We are always thinking about what plan we want to have, as well as a course of action.
There are a lot of people that think about making their resolution to lose more weight.

So, how do we make a plan and course of action that we are going to keep?

It is ridiculously easy!

We will go through some steps to help you take action!

1. Pen and Paper
Grab a pen and paper and write down your plan.
I mean, write down every detail.
Having it all in front of you will be a great way to stay true to that plan.
Next write down the course of action that you want to take in accordance with that plan.

2. Accountability Partner
This may sound weird, but I would suggest having an accountability partner for that plan and course of action. Share it with that person, whether it be a spouse, friend, or maybe your mom!
That person will help keep you accountable and will keep you from straying.

3. Weight Loss Group
Find a weight loss group that is additional help to help you really grasp the concept of your plan and course of action. This group could be a, "Meet in person" sort of group, or, it could be a, "Meet in an online forum" sort of group. Either way is good!

4. Forgiveness
Be willing to forgive yourself if you do stray from the plan and course of action you have chosen.
This is a key to weight loss.
At some time in the plan, you will stray and splurge, it happens!
You need to forgive yourself and pick yourself back up to keep losing weight.

5. Get Back On Track
If you have started your weight loss before the holidays and have splurged, then you need to get back on track and remind yourself of what's important.
If you really care about your health, then you will be willing to move on from the splurge, give up your depression, and get back on track!

I hope that this has been insightful as you try to get back on track before the New Year's parties and before the new year!

Share these with your friends!

I promise you that it is that simple!

I leave you with these crazy easy steps.

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Weight Loss Programs, Are They Good?

I have had time to sit down and write a blog post, so I figured I would post it.

There is a great controversy on which program is better.

Unfortunately, our society fights to be the best, and its pretty much whoever has the most money.

The Insanity Challenge, Weight Watchers, Zumba, P90x, and GSP Rushfit are just a few out of thousands.

It depends on what kind of weight loss program you want.

Weight Watchers can be customized according to body type. 

The Insanity Challenge is absolutely insane, burning huge amounts of calories within minutes.

To say that weight loss programs are not good is like saying that Jon Jones, MMA Champion, can't fight.

Jon Jones can fight and could be the best pound for pound MMA fighter in the world.

Weight loss programs are something that needs to be researched.

Some tell you to take a pill, or to omit something completely from your diet.

Those diets are not worth going on, they are detrimental to your livelihood.

Obviously, you are going to have to make some changes to your diet and lifestyle to lose weight.

I'm just suggesting that you do your homework and really see if it will benefit you.

If it will, then have it. If it won't, then run then other way!

Take it from someone that has done a ton of weight loss programs.

So, would it be better to go with Obesity Overload's weight loss program?

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I don't want to push our weight loss program off on anyone.

Know right now that I am here for your profit

Obesity Overload likes to focus on those parts of weight loss that other programs push to the side.

What will you decide?

Are weight loss programs good?

What is your opinion? 

Are weight loss programs scams? 

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Disclaimer: All rights go to Insanity, Weight Watchers, Zumba, P90x, and GSP Rushfit, and Jon Jones. I do not own any of the rights! I do not claim to own any. It is just my opinion on weight loss programs.        

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Mini Blog Post - Enjoy The Holidays

I thought that I would put out a quick mini blog post.

I wanted to say that in light of what we have been talking about that you can still enjoy the holidays by eating your favorite foods.

Just keep in mind to eat everything in moderation.

Everything we eat isn't detrimental to your diet or weight loss, but excess amounts are fatal to weight loss.

I guess what I'm saying is to enjoy yourself, but don't pig out.

Gifts, family time by the fire, Christmas carols, hot coco, hot cider, and lots of other goodness.

For the next couple of days enjoy your time with family.

If you have time, then take a nice walk.

Have a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

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