Some people have a problem with either exercise or diet. Others have a problem with both. These people know what they have to do, but simply cannot motivate themselves to do it. For whatever reason the desire to be more trim is just not strong enough in them.

Often times, this is an existential problem. In the most extreme form it is a question of why bother as one is going to die anyway. In other words, the desire for future gain does not out weigh the pay offs from immediate gratific ... Read More

Many people believe that losing weight is more a function of exercise than of diet. Of course there are other who believe the opposite. Who is right?

Perhaps the right answer is dependent upon the person in question. We all have our strengths and our weaknesses. This is especially true when it comes to weight loss.

Assuming that one has no difficulty getting to the health club, he or she needs to attain the same level when it comes to diet. Just as one might strive to maintain a ... Read More

Some people have no difficulty modifying their diets. Possibly because of prudent dietary upbringing, they can cut the fat and cut calories without experiencing any kind of significant discomfort.  While it seems that few are like this, some definitely are.

Yet, these people are often in need of improvement when it comes to exercise. For whatever reason, they cannot seem to stay on a regular workout routine. Sometimes this is because of time constraints, quite often the result of ... Read More

Perhaps the biggest problem which one encounters prior to starting a weight loss routine is hopelessness. Few people have really won the losing the game and most are therefore afraid to try once again.

Unless they are very young, most people have made an effort more than once. Sadly each attempt has resulted in quitting long before results of any significance have been achieved. The blow to one's ego is generally enormous.

If everyone had experiences like this, it would be toler ... Read More

If one is trying to lose weight, the best thing is to focus on doing just that. Too many think only in terms of the results (number of pounds lost) and therefore only look at the scale. This is too deflating to the ego.

Weight loss takes a long time. Some professionals even believe that it is impossible by standard means in a small percentage of instances, no matter how much a person sacrifices. Possibly this is true, if genetics plays as much of a role as we are beginning to believe. ... Read More