Approximately 2/3 of American adults are overweight, and $33 billion is spent each year on weight-loss services and products. But with so many weight-loss programs available, it's difficult to know which is right for you. However, if you consider personal factors, like a preference for one-one interaction over a virtual experience, choosing a program gets much easier.
Set Weight Loss Goals
Setting realistic goals - including weight, exercise, food and psychological goals - before you begin a weight loss plan is essential to a successful program.
Get Fast Weight Loss
Weight loss is something that is on most everyone's mind, and those who want to lose, want to lose fast. Crash diet fads come and go, such as the cabbage soup diet, the lemonade diet (also known as Master Cleanse) and the Hollywood diet, but most of the weight lost on these diets will be water weight. "You can safely lose three or more pounds a week at home with a healthy diet and lots of exercise," says weight loss counselor Katherine Tallmadge at WebMD.com.
Firm Loose Skin After Weight Loss
When a person loses a significant amount of weight (usually at least 50 pounds), her skin will also lose some of its elasticity. Weight gain stretches skin and the subsequent weight loss makes this phenomenon visible to the naked eye. Thus, skin becomes loose and saggy, particularly around the abdomen, thighs and upper arms where most weight tends to accumulate. Luckily, there are several remedies that can firm up your loose skin after weight loss, including exercise, healthy eating and plastic surgery.
Lose Weight on Dr. Oz's Diet
Dr. Oz's Diet is not so concerned about weighing yourself as a measure of successful weight loss, rather his diet is aimed to decrease your waist size. According to Dr. Oz, decreasing one's waist line is important in improving ones health and in turn, losing weight.