Getting Started

So, you want to lose weight, but with so many options - how do you know what will work?

Should you join a gym, aerobics classes, try pilates or yoga, get a personal trainer, follow a workout DVD or online programme or just look for a diet that promises you will lose weight overnight?

If you have surfed the net for weight loss solutions, you will have found thousands of sites promising a quick fix, from fad diets and pills to all kinds of weird and wonderful training contraptions; or instructors that recommend hours of cardio training. Such solutions may result in some weight loss but more often than not they will slow your metabolism and in the longer term make you gain more weight.

Now, I'm not knocking all instructors that you find in gyms, teaching classes or personal training as they are often knowledgeable and experienced and sometimes you will find one who really understands weight loss. But it is a bit of a lottery and you want a training and diet plan that is proven to work and doesn't waste your time.

The first thing to realise if you want a strong, healthy, fit looking body is that losing weight is not about losing weight at all, it is about losing fat. It is also about developing a strong, lean physique, having bundles of energy, a strong immune system, great self confidence and looking and feeling younger than your age. Who wouldn't want that! And once you have it why would you ever want to throw it all away?

This leads me to my second point that getting in shape and staying in shape is a long term lifestyle choice that cannot be achieved by a quick fix diet pill. It can be achieved through the principles I outlined in my first blog 2 days ago - read it now if you haven't already.

The best ways to lose weight and look great, whether you want to train at a gym or at home, is to understand what exercises to do, what foods to eat and how to put it all into practice.

Click Here for a programme that will provide expert advice and help you get started today.

Until next time . . . Get Inspired, Motivated, Empowered!

P.S. I hope you find my blog informative and useful. Any feedback is most appreciated.

Warning: If you have any concerns over your ability to exercise or you have any known medical conditions it is always recommended to consult with your doctor before undertaking any exercise programme.