My top tips for a weight loss programme.

[arundhatip]

I have successfully kept the weight off for more than ten years. Here are my top tips:

1. Always make sure you find time to exercise. If one day you miss your gym sesssion, or walk, or run, then the next day do a little bit more. 2. Try to combine exercise with something you enjoy. for example, if you like dancing then this can be your exercise, or if you like football then try to play it 2 or 3 times a week, and that will count as your exercise sessions. It might be much more fun than running on a treadmill. 3. Keep a diary or log of what you have done. this is very helpful. 4. Set targets for what you want to achieve each week. 5. Try to vary your routine, so you don't get bored. dont do the same exercise every day. 6. Don't 'diet' just get into a natural, balance, healthy eating routine.

Anyone have any other top tips?

[ppatel]

Thanks for these tips. If I had one tip it would be that people should not try to achieve too much too quickly. Be in it for the long haul and not for short term spectacular results. People who go on a fast and lose loads of weight then tend to put it back on again. Much better to make alterations to ones life style that over the months will cause real lasting change.

[pria1600]

I would recommend eating very big breakfast, small lunches, and even smaller dinners. This adjustment alone can make a huge difference to one's weight. most people get it all the wrong way round and eat huge meals in the evening and eat nothing for breakfast. This is a disaster for weight loss.

[DennisHarter]

Effective weight-loss programs include ways to keep the weight off for good. These programs promote healthy behaviors that help you lose weight and that you can stick with every day.

Safe and effective weight-loss programs should include:-

1. A plan to keep the weight off over the long run

2. Guidance on how to develop healthier eating and physical activity habits

3. Ongoing feedback, monitoring, and support

4. Slow and steady weight-loss goals—usually ½ to 2 pounds per week (though weight Loss may be faster at the start of a program)