SETTING REALISTIC WEIGHT LOSS GOALS

Who wouldn't like to wake up tomorrow at an ideal body weight? We've tried the fad diets, crash diets, and all of the miracle weight loss products on the market, and we are heavier than ever- and very frustrated. We've tried medications that claim to speed up the metabolism, increase body temperature to burn fat, decrease the appetite, block fat absorption, and even some that claim to block carbohydrate absorption. None of them worked. This is why I was so skeptical about the all-natural appetite suppressant Hoodia Gordonii. Was it just another pie-in-the-sky dream?

I have finally accepted the fact that the only way to lose weight is to change my lifestyle; I have to eat less calories and exercise. Plain and simple. But not so easy if you're hungry all of the time. That is where Hoodia has really been helping me. I have been taking it long enough now to say without a doubt that it is truly suppressing my appetite. I eat because I have to eat, but I'm not constantly thinking about food and feeling deprived.

When you have a significant amount of weight to lose, it is important to set realistic weight loss goals. In order to lose one pound of body fat per week, you must decrease your calorie intake by 500 calories per day (3500 calories for the week). A realistic goal is to aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week. Research shows that people who lose weight at a slow and steady rate are more likely to keep the weight off than those who lose rapidly. Weigh yourself just once each week, and keep track of your body mass index (BMI). Use the BMI calculation tool to see where you are at now and to track your progress towards a healthy weight.

The only way to lose weight is to take in fewer calories than you burn. The best results come from a combination of a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.