Comments on: The Only 4 Principles of Weight Loss You Need To Know http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:33:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Steph http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-6120 Steph Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:32:32 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-6120 Knowledge is one key to dieting (and it has to be your knowledge rather than a hope provided by a so called "secret of dieting"). Having a certain knowledge will promotes the next step which is that you take control using that aquired knowledge as your guide. So what knowledge am I referring to ? Do you know what weight you shoud be ?, do you know what % fat and body mass index you are now, and what you should be ?, do you know what rate of weight loss is sustainable ?. Thats a start anyway - and may already have stumped a few people already. Dont think you are different from others with regards having an unlucky tendancy to put on weight - you can actually prove to yourself whether this is the case or not using a bit more knowledge. Being overweight means what you are doing isnt balanced ( your body is given more than it needs, and your metabolism tends to account for this by storing excess as fat and being less efficient as availablity of food is not "sensed" an issue). The basic principles of what your body requires has been conclusively measured and published in phenomenal levels of detail. Someone above raised a great point about thinking about it as "fuel" rather than pleasure (a hard mindset to change if you enjoy food as I do, but nevertheless true). It also doesnt take long on the internet to find the info you need on "calorific daily requirement", "body mass index" and you can actually calculate (free) all these elements for your own physique and establish where you stand currently, and more importantly where you should be and how long it should take you to get to that healthy weight. Foods are now sold with packaging covered with calorific breakdown, and recommended daily allowances. I found it a pain to look at these and count up the %'s - but dont worry as there are plenty of free websites to help you e.g. fitday, dailyplate etc., where you just enter the food online and it adds up your daily amounts and you can start the all important habit of tracking progress on a daily basis (you can also enter activities to see how much calories burnt during that day). It soon becomes an education piece in that you start not to need the website, but you know what is too much and what works for you. Like anything it wont be easy to begin with as your changing a well-established pattern of eating that probably fits with either a hectic lifestyle, demanding kids, no time for yourself etc. However, being aware of where you are and where your goal lies, and then being able to track your progress and see yourself actually start to achieve weight loss becomes..... addictive!. It may sound bizzare to get addicted to this element, but some people find the thrill of finding a process that makes them loose weight, actually up their efforts and they start loosing weight too fast (i.e. >2 lbs per week), I know personally as I did it to start with, and my body started to think that food was scarce and it compensated by slowing the weight loss through a number of tricks it has learnt over a few million years of evolution to cope with situations where real food scarcity was a problem. This is where people often give up with the words"I am eating hardly anything but I've stopped loosing weight" - normally followed by a depressed bite into the nearest high calorific thing to hand. There are going to be problems along the way, but with the internet being the best source of information humans have ever had at their fingertips, you can normally find yourself a suggestion or answer to your problems. Dont give up, get online and look into the problem - you will normally find the answers (if you end up spending money or giving away personal information then its not an answer - its money making or marketing). I needed to change what I was doing and keep on track, and found some key answers. I have no affiliation with anything to do with making money from weight loss, I am just another person who has tried a number of diets in the past with some success only to hammer the weight back on afterwards, and now realise that the problem was the fact I hadnt changed my understanding one little bit. The process that I and many here describe does work, but it needs a certain frame of mind to keep the goal in focus. Hope this makes sense for someone starting out or even in the middle of trying to loose weight. Knowledge is one key to dieting (and it has to be your knowledge rather than a hope provided by a so called “secret of dieting”). Having a certain knowledge will promotes the next step which is that you take control using that aquired knowledge as your guide. So what knowledge am I referring to ? Do you know what weight you shoud be ?, do you know what % fat and body mass index you are now, and what you should be ?, do you know what rate of weight loss is sustainable ?. Thats a start anyway – and may already have stumped a few people already. Dont think you are different from others with regards having an unlucky tendancy to put on weight – you can actually prove to yourself whether this is the case or not using a bit more knowledge. Being overweight means what you are doing isnt balanced ( your body is given more than it needs, and your metabolism tends to account for this by storing excess as fat and being less efficient as availablity of food is not “sensed” an issue). The basic principles of what your body requires has been conclusively measured and published in phenomenal levels of detail. Someone above raised a great point about thinking about it as “fuel” rather than pleasure (a hard mindset to change if you enjoy food as I do, but nevertheless true). It also doesnt take long on the internet to find the info you need on “calorific daily requirement”, “body mass index” and you can actually calculate (free) all these elements for your own physique and establish where you stand currently, and more importantly where you should be and how long it should take you to get to that healthy weight. Foods are now sold with packaging covered with calorific breakdown, and recommended daily allowances. I found it a pain to look at these and count up the %’s – but dont worry as there are plenty of free websites to help you e.g. fitday, dailyplate etc., where you just enter the food online and it adds up your daily amounts and you can start the all important habit of tracking progress on a daily basis (you can also enter activities to see how much calories burnt during that day). It soon becomes an education piece in that you start not to need the website, but you know what is too much and what works for you. Like anything it wont be easy to begin with as your changing a well-established pattern of eating that probably fits with either a hectic lifestyle, demanding kids, no time for yourself etc. However, being aware of where you are and where your goal lies, and then being able to track your progress and see yourself actually start to achieve weight loss becomes….. addictive!. It may sound bizzare to get addicted to this element, but some people find the thrill of finding a process that makes them loose weight, actually up their efforts and they start loosing weight too fast (i.e. >2 lbs per week), I know personally as I did it to start with, and my body started to think that food was scarce and it compensated by slowing the weight loss through a number of tricks it has learnt over a few million years of evolution to cope with situations where real food scarcity was a problem. This is where people often give up with the words”I am eating hardly anything but I’ve stopped loosing weight” – normally followed by a depressed bite into the nearest high calorific thing to hand. There are going to be problems along the way, but with the internet being the best source of information humans have ever had at their fingertips, you can normally find yourself a suggestion or answer to your problems. Dont give up, get online and look into the problem – you will normally find the answers (if you end up spending money or giving away personal information then its not an answer – its money making or marketing). I needed to change what I was doing and keep on track, and found some key answers. I have no affiliation with anything to do with making money from weight loss, I am just another person who has tried a number of diets in the past with some success only to hammer the weight back on afterwards, and now realise that the problem was the fact I hadnt changed my understanding one little bit. The process that I and many here describe does work, but it needs a certain frame of mind to keep the goal in focus. Hope this makes sense for someone starting out or even in the middle of trying to loose weight.

]]> By: Mrs.Jove http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-3603 Mrs.Jove Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:43:22 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-3603 I disagree with some people that say that exercising doesn't work! Believe me it does, also I agree with the low calorie intake, and I also agree that an apple will be much sweeter and much more delicious than any apple pie thing, this is true! I started working out last year around November, I'll admit, not every day, as I should've, and I lost 20lbs alone in 3 months, just by saying good bye to the fatty foods. Then in early Feb.'08 I started exercising every day for about 1 1/2, not only did I start feeling great, but I also started seeing results, not right away, but after every month, WOW, I started noticing the difference. it's pretty amazing! ^_^ In total I lost (I was pretty plump, pleasantly plump I say ^_^ 5'5 200lbs) 65lbs, and I feel great and I feel good about myself for a change. And FYI it is better to have a friend or family member's motivation, I didn't, but if I had, it would've been much, much easier and much more fun!!! Another thing too, I wanted to reach a certain weight goal by a certain time and if I didn't meet my expectations, I would get discouraged and felt like giving up, so instead I would buy jeans that were a size too small and I felt motivated and wanted to fit into them by a certain time and THAT'S HOW I DID IT! Oh and I see all of your point of views, everyone loses weight differently and with different methods. OH AND ONE MORE THING!!! I'm 21, but when I was 17 the ATKINS Diet was "IN" and I damaged my body with it, I lost a lot of weight, but I also lost a lot of nutrition as well, I went all the way from 170 to 130 in no time, I got really sick and had to pay a heavy price for my carelessness so I agree with the "fad" diets, they never work, and look I gained double the weight O_o, but thank God I decided to start working out and eating right and just like that started seeing results, and NOW I FEEL GREAT, it's the only way to go, and most importantly the HEALTHY way to do so as well! Well good luck to everyone, YOU CAN DO IT! ^_^ ~Mrs.Jove I disagree with some people that say that exercising doesn’t work! Believe me it does, also I agree with the low calorie intake, and I also agree that an apple will be much sweeter and much more delicious than any apple pie thing, this is true! I started working out last year around November, I’ll admit, not every day, as I should’ve, and I lost 20lbs alone in 3 months, just by saying good bye to the fatty foods. Then in early Feb.’08 I started exercising every day for about 1 1/2, not only did I start feeling great, but I also started seeing results, not right away, but after every month, WOW, I started noticing the difference. it’s pretty amazing! ^_^ In total I lost (I was pretty plump, pleasantly plump I say ^_^ 5′5 200lbs) 65lbs, and I feel great and I feel good about myself for a change. And FYI it is better to have a friend or family member’s motivation, I didn’t, but if I had, it would’ve been much, much easier and much more fun!!! Another thing too, I wanted to reach a certain weight goal by a certain time and if I didn’t meet my expectations, I would get discouraged and felt like giving up, so instead I would buy jeans that were a size too small and I felt motivated and wanted to fit into them by a certain time and THAT’S HOW I DID IT! Oh and I see all of your point of views, everyone loses weight differently and with different methods. OH AND ONE MORE THING!!! I’m 21, but when I was 17 the ATKINS Diet was “IN” and I damaged my body with it, I lost a lot of weight, but I also lost a lot of nutrition as well, I went all the way from 170 to 130 in no time, I got really sick and had to pay a heavy price for my carelessness so I agree with the “fad” diets, they never work, and look I gained double the weight O_o, but thank God I decided to start working out and eating right and just like that started seeing results, and NOW I FEEL GREAT, it’s the only way to go, and most importantly the HEALTHY way to do so as well! Well good luck to everyone, YOU CAN DO IT! ^_^

~Mrs.Jove

]]> By: Belly http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-3216 Belly Thu, 15 May 2008 12:34:03 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-3216 While trying to lose belly fat it is important that you have a positive attitude. I also think that changing your diet is more important for healthy weight loss then exercise, but combining them is ideal of course While trying to lose belly fat it is important that you have a positive attitude.

I also think that changing your diet is more important for healthy weight loss then exercise, but combining them is ideal of course

]]> By: marck white http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-3032 marck white Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:21:46 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-3032 Well that was pretty basic. Well written but I think much more could be added. First off....to point number 1 "forget diet" we're all on a diet. Diet: is what you ingest on a daily basis, now whether it's considered a weight conscience diet is another matter. Let's simplify even more....calories in versus calories burned equal our weight! If you ate 4 big macs a day and 4 large fries that would be what about 4,000 calories. Now, if you did 5 hours of cardio and burned 4,000 calories you wouldnt gain any weight. So, what you eat is not as important as how much you eat. Now, im by no means reccomending the consumption of 4 big macs a day but just trying to make a point. Calories in versus calories burned "kiss" keep it stupid simp :) good luck Well that was pretty basic. Well written but I think much more could be added. First off….to point number 1 “forget diet” we’re all on a diet. Diet: is what you ingest on a daily basis, now whether it’s considered a weight conscience diet is another matter.

Let’s simplify even more….calories in versus calories burned equal our weight! If you ate 4 big macs a day and 4 large fries that would be what about 4,000 calories. Now, if you did 5 hours of cardio and burned 4,000 calories you wouldnt gain any weight. So, what you eat is not as important as how much you eat. Now, im by no means reccomending the consumption of 4 big macs a day but just trying to make a point. Calories in versus calories burned “kiss” keep it stupid simp :)

good luck

]]> By: Fran Golden http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2796 Fran Golden Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:08:40 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-2796 This is so true!!!!!! This is so true!!!!!!

]]> By: Naveed Jami http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2609 Naveed Jami Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:25:59 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-2609 If overweight people can become sensible with their lifestyle they would not need fad diets. Instant weight loss diets are for people who are fat and cannot balance with calorie consuming and calorie burning. If overweight people can become sensible with their lifestyle they would not need fad diets. Instant weight loss diets are for people who are fat and cannot balance with calorie consuming and calorie burning.

]]> By: Protein Bars http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2160 Protein Bars Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:08:46 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-2160 Well all I know if you use the proper proteins and creatines can reach your goals! Well all I know if you use the proper proteins and creatines can reach your goals!

]]> By: nicholascole.org http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2144 nicholascole.org Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:27:56 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-2144 This doesnt tells much, but is right! The three main steps to get rid of your weight are "eat healthy, work out, wait for results" This doesnt tells much, but is right! The three main steps to get rid of your weight are “eat healthy, work out, wait for results”

]]> By: Cory http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2099 Cory Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-2099 Frank, you stated above with a low carb diet, you can eat all the meat and fat you want, and still lose weight. Although this is true, you are not eating heart healthy, and will ultimatly be less healthy. Good eating habits and exercise is the only way to lose weight. Frank, you stated above with a low carb diet, you can eat all the meat and fat you want, and still lose weight. Although this is true, you are not eating heart healthy, and will ultimatly be less healthy.

Good eating habits and exercise is the only way to lose weight.

]]> By: Idetrorce http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-2071 Idetrorce Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:05:32 +0000 http://www.weightlosswand.com/blog/96/the-4-principles-of-weight-loss/#comment-2071 very interesting, but I don't agree with you Idetrorce very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
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