| Ericksmadhouse Member
 
 Joined: 4 Jun 2009
 Posts: 2
 
 | # Posted: 5 Jul 2009 16:27 Reply
 
 Step one to a new lifestyle.
 It seems there is always the latest frenzy of diets.
 Brand name diets come and go as quickly as Octomom
 is having babies.  Then there are the "Extreme" diets.
 
 I would say over 95% of diets out there work.  I do
 question ones health on extreme diets that
 adervitise losing 7-10 pounds per week; when a
 healthy weight loss should be no more than
 2-3 pounds a week.
 
 The problem with the word "DIET" is that you can't
 stay on them forever.  One could end up with serious
 health issues staying on an "Extreme" diet over the
 recommended length of time.
 
 Forget the diets, forget the calorie counting unless
 you're a professional athlete.  How about a lifestyle
 change.  Make a decision, a promise to change the
 way you're eating, to excersie consistently, to have
 a new LIFESTYLE on your own health.
 
 Start by a decision.  Write your goals down on a
 3 x 5 card and place it on your bathroom mirror.
 The goals should be:
 How much do you want to weigh.
 When do you want to achieve the new weight.
 
 Be realistic on the time issue.  You shouldn't be
 losing anymore than 2-3 pounds a week after your
 first 2 weeks of your new lifestyle.
 
 Take a head to toe photo.  Take measurements of
 arms, chest, waist, hips (if female) and thighs.  Get
 serious, take your lifestyle by the horns.
 
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