I recently came across an interesting post from Web Articles titled: How to Start Your Fat Loss Journey which asks the questions, “What is weight loss?”
This is a great question to think about. Weight loss seems to be what what everyone wants. They think that if they weigh less or just lose 20-30 pounds from a diet it means they are healthy, slim and trim. But to be completely honest, healthy weight loss is so much more than than just the numbers on the scale.
I completely agree with this statement from the article, “Weight reflects much more than body fat (i.e. it can be bone, muscle or organ weight) and some diets make you lose muscles instead of body fat”. Yes, “We must define that weight loss is about fat loss first.” But also, it’s not just about fat loss. I believe it is also about muscle gain. A lot of people become consumed with weight “scale” loss and they engage in diets and pills that do more harm than good. I think muscle is important because the more muscle you have the more calories you burn and in returm you lose the unwanted fat.
I also agree that, “Weight loss (fat loss) is a life changing process by changing your habits.” You just need to ask yourself what is really important. What do you really want out of life? STOP eating those same old foods and START eating the right/healthy foods. STOP sitting down wishing your body was different and START going to the gym and exercising and weight training. The article puts is straight and to the point, “Do you have the desire for fat loss or change”? The desire for change can’t be taught, it has to be completely yours. You will not succeed if you don’t have the desire or the motivation to change.
I believe that desire can take you anywhere. Once you have decided to take that first step to lose fat, I think it is important to start off with a Goal; something to reach for. But not just any goal, a small practical goal, one that you know you can reach. And once you accomplish this goal, you are well on your way to the success you’ve been dreaming of. Because one small goal brings you to another stepping stone and another and that’s when you know you can do anything when you have the desire!
In conclusion, weight loss is important, but I think where the weight is coming from is most important part. I agree that you should try to find “…a fast fat loss program, … implement the program, and get the results -lose the weight – the fat.” Work on cardio and muscle tone to burn the fat! And above all else, a healthy lifestyle can help prevent life threatening diseases.
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