Make a Weight Loss Plan

Before deciding to lose weight, it is helpful to have a plan to keep track of your weight loss efforts and use as a reference when necessary. When you plan a weight loss program, you are probably much more likely to be successful in your efforts. Here is how to make a weight loss plan.

Set a Weekly Weight Loss Goal
Many people are anxious to lose weight as quickly as possible, for obvious reasons. This article discusses the steps to determining a safe, effective, and realistic weight loss goal for each week.

Lose Weight with Coffee
Did you know that your morning cup of coffee can actually be a weight loss aid? The caffeine in coffee gives your metabolism a boost and can make you more likely to have the energy to partake in calorie burning activities. Caffeine is also a moderate appetite suppressant, and can help curb cravings. If used correctly, coffee can be part of a healthy weight loss program; keep reading to learn how to make it work.

Apply for Grants for Weight Loss Programs
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Their main purpose is to provide leadership and financial support to programs that improve health and help save lives.

Periodically, the NIH will offer grants to programs that support the agency's mission. Weight loss programs would fall under this category. The agency will offer several types of grants. Once you find the appropriate grant, you can apply for the grant online.

Take Coconut Oil for Weight Loss
A recent study in "Clinical Biochemistry" indicated that coconut oil may help increase your metabolism and help you burn calories and fat faster. Taking virgin coconut oil regularly (regular coconut oil contains hydrogenated fats, which are bad for you), and eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly can help you lose weight. It is also believed that taking virgin coconut oil regularly will ward off food cravings, which can be detrimental to a diet.