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When it comes to weight loss, those of use that can sorely need it often don't think past changing our diet a little hoping that that will do the trick. It shouldn't take long really. A few skipped desserts and I should be shedding those pounds in no time. Unfortunately this is probably the single biggest factor to account for failed weight loss attempts. People simply aren't educated in the task of losing weight. I often wonder how many people, given the facts, would not even begin to make changes in their lives for the purpose of losing weight.

The idea that losing weight is something to be tackled at the dinner table alone, unfortunately, isn't true. It's a start, but we need to make changes to other parts of our lives if we are going to be successful at losing those pounds we're tired of covering up.

Eating correctly is the first step to losing weight. When it comes to eating, the most important thing you must do is count calories. The more you restrict your calorie intake, the faster you will see results. Excess calories are turned into fat, so eating less of them makes sense. We also burn off calories when we exercise, so the more calories we take in, the more exercise we will need to perform if we want to lose the weight.

But what exercises should I perform? One of the most effective forms of exercise is cardiovascular training. Cardio burns calories fast. What needs to be achieved is a level of exercise that will burn off your daily calorie intake. All training beyond this point would then work at burning off fat stored. Exercises such as aerobics and circuit training are very effective at burning up calories and fat.

Weight training or resistance training if you like, is also very effective at burning calories. One might wonder just how this can be considering that cardiovascular exercises are so effective at burning calories and yet so to is weight training. As physical exercise goes, they are at opposite ends of the spectrum. The secret behind weight training is that it speeds up your bodies metabolism, which helps the body burn up calories faster. Weight training also tones your muscles and more importantly for men, builds size and shape, so that when you do shed those unwanted pounds, a fit shapely form is waiting to be 'unwrapped'.

Put all of this into a training plan and you are well on your way to losing weight. Remember, restrict your calorie intake and exercise in the gym at least 3 times a week, performing cardiovascular exercises and resistance or weight training and you have the essentials of a successful weight loss program in place.