subject: Why Most Fat Loss Programs Don't Work [print this page] Many of us have tried various fat loss workouts, been on bizarre diet plans or even hired a personal trainer but most of us are left disappointed and frustrated with the results we achieve. We often embark on radical solutions without even understanding the principles behind the course of action. Many prospective solutions don't even have underlining principles, they are merely a random attempt to starve us thin or drain us of vital energy in the hope of some fat loss. In order to drop those unsightly pounds it is important to follow a course of action that makes sense and is based upon sound knowledge and empirical evidence.
We are all very complex human beings, the idea that a single course of action will be appropriate for every person is just counter intuitive. Both exercise and nutrition as well as motivation and lifestyle changes all need to be tailor made for each individual. So the most important first step to any fat loss program is a comprehensive assessment. You need to find out what motivates you, what inspires you, what foods agree with you, what stresses you, and many other aspects that are particular to you. Based upon the outcome of this assessment you are able to make a plan. And a plan is crucial if you want to see results. As the saying goes "Fail to plan, plan to fail".
Once you have your plan in place then you want to ensure that you are following a nutritional program that suits you. We are all different on the inside just like we are different on the outside. What causes you to bloat or rapidly increase weight may have the adverse effect on your best friend. The idea that we can all survive on cabbage soup for a month, eat just protein, or count calories etc. is just unscientific. Our ancestors are responsible for many of the answers to our nutritional requirements we just need to look and listen to what we have evolved to eat and drink.
Our exercise also needs to be designed specifically for each individual. We all have vastly different jobs, spend our days involved in different activities and sports. The way one person can move and perform can be vastly different from another. One may be tight in certain areas of their body and very flexible in others. Again assessments in movement patterns, muscle recruitment, joint laxity, core function etc. should all be considered before following a workout. With this in mind how can a magazine workout be ideal for the average person looking for fat loss.
The body is very complicated and thankfully very unique. If you want to start achieving results in fat loss and improving the way you look, feel and move then you need to start treating yourself as an individual. Ensure that you undergo comprehensive assessments and that a plan is made that is both principally sound and intuitive. Good luck and enjoy being treated for the great individual that you are.
