A 2004 study on weight-loss showed that only 31 percent successfully lost extra pounds and maintained their target body weight. Compared to unsuccessful dieters, people who succeeded in their weight loss program were more likely to do the following: weigh themselves daily; plan their meals; track calorie and fat intake; and exercise least 30 minutes per day. These people are said to be more dedicated than their counterparts who chose to eat fries, drink a lot of sodas, and exercise erratically.
Experts advise people who want to stay fit and lose weight that there no short cuts to losing and maintaining weightit is a long and grueling process. People who really want to lose weight need to always watch what they eat and substitute the unhealthy and incomplete foods with healthy ones. Consuming the right amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and fat is key to good nutrition. A lot of popular diets mistakenly tag carbohydrates and fat as the culprits behind those unwanted pounds. In truth, the body needs carbohydrates as fuel and fat is needed for hormone production. However, it is quite clear that overconsumption of carbohydrates promote weight gain. The excess...