Yo-Yo Dieting - Are You in Need of a Weight Loss Change?

It's the stereotypical phrase that describes millions of Americans today. The Yo-Yo Dieter is the dieter that starts and stops every diet under the sun in hopes of one day finding the "perfect" diet to shed all their weight away. Many people unfortunately don't realize the impact yo-yo dieting has on your body and how important it is to find a solid and sound weight loss plan to get you to a healthier weight.

The key to finding the one plan that will work for you is a little bit of research and determination once you find one that's working. The research phase includes finding a reputable diet to follow that has proven results that you are sure you can make work for you. This should include knowing about all the possible side effects you may possibly come into contact with when starting a new plan. For instance, when low carb dieters start the Atkins diet, many find it extremely difficult to adjust for the first week or so, then realize it becomes much easier. Another aspect you must think about is how you will maintain the weigh loss after it's been melted away. Can you follow a low carbohydrate diet the rest of your life without going insane? I'm sure not everyone can answer that question favorably. This is why it's very important to start and follow a plan you know you can make into a lifestyle.

The other aspect is the determination factor it takes to stick to a weight loss plan when it shows no signs of working. When your dialed in and doing everything right, yet no weight is dropping or it's not dropping as fast as it should, many people quit. This is a key period in which determination must prevail to keep going towards the final goal. Everyones body is different and will experience changes in it's own time. You must stay determined to succeed in weight loss, as without this important attribute you will find yourself a chronic yo-yo dieter for life. Good luck!

Tyler Boshears is a weight loss survivor, having lost over 100lbs. and keeping it off for 5 years! To learn how YOU can drop those unwanted pounds and keep them off, visit his website at: http://www.simple-weightloss.com