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Risks of the Program

It is necessary for you to explore the risks of the weight loss program and then carefully weigh the risks against the benefits. Ask questions to uncover all of the risks so you can make an informed decision.

-Does the weight loss program carry risks related to the eating plan and/or the fitness plan?

-If there are nutritional supplements or drugs included with the weight loss program, do they carry any risks?

-Is there a medical practitioner on staff and is it essential that people who participate in this program talk with this person before they start the plan, as well as throughout the plan? Does a medical practitioner remain an active part of the program?

-Will the doctor on staff work with a participant's medical doctor if that person has a medical problem and/or is taking prescription medication? Costs Associated with the Program

How much a program is going to cost plays a significant role in the choice of a weight loss plan. Take the time to evaluate each program for its own merit and then do a cost analysis. What can you realistically afford to pay? -What is the cost of the weight loss program including tax?

-Are there costs that occur more than once throughout the program? Examples of this could be the cost of special foods and nutritional supplements, attendance fees and so on.

-Once the program has been completed are there fees for doing a follow-up?

-If you must leave the program without finishing it, can you get a percentage of your money back? Do you have preferred status if you enroll again or do you start from scratch and pay the same rate as a new member?

-If medical tests are an essential component of the program, is the price included in the total or is it extra? The End Result

Once you have come to the end of the program, hopefully you will have succeeded in shedding the 10, 20, 30 (or more) pounds that you started the program to lose. It is important from the start to find out the types of results that are typical, based on past participants. This can act as a gauge for what you can expect. -On average how much weight can a participant expect to lose on this program? What do the majority of people lose? What is the least a person has lost on the program? What is the most?

-Do most participants keep all of the weight off that they have lost or not? What percentage of people repeats the program? -Can the staff who works on the program provide references for those contemplating the program?

Diet and micro nutrients

Diet is one of the easiest ways to lose weight and to keep it off. Not only is a proper diet a good way to lose weight but also it is a great way to get healthier. Most people make one of four problems in their diet. In my view the four most important things in your diet are:

The mix of carbohydrates, protein and fats.
The amount of water drank per day.
The number of meals a day.
Micronutrients, especially vitamin and mineral supplements.

The correct mix of carbohydrates, protein and fat is, I believe 60% 20% 20% in calories. When compared to the regular north American diet you will find that this is a little highter in protein and a little lower in fat. Protein is an essential nutrient for the building of muscle and that is the reason that I raise this number a little. The greatest problem I believe in diets in north America is the high amount of fat that people take in. The best way to reduce fat is to stay away from any fried food including fries, fired chicken and bacon.

The next major way to improve your diet is to take in more water. Most of us never want to drink just a plain glass of water but if you look at the benefits you will probably get over the boring taste of water. Water is essential to your diet with almost 90% of your body made up of water. Also you will find that drinking at least eight glasses of water a day will make you have a lot more energy, better concentration and will also help you digest your food better.

The number of meals that you eat a day is very important if you want to lose weight. I know many people that eat six meals a day. Of course six meals a day shold not be big meals but instead smaller meals that will sustain you and keep your energy up. Nearly always we eat three big meals many hours apart and these meals end up leaving us lethargic and sluggish. Do the math, if you are eating 2000 calories a day then the best meals will be about 350 calories. Buy a calorie counter book and you will find that this is actually quite a bit of food but not like a big meal that you are used to, you may need to adjust to that a bit but in the end it is a great way to eat I myself love it.

Vitamins are the last part of this plan and one that is quite controversial as you know. In my eyes I must take vitamins everyday. I personally take a multivitamin, a calcium pill and an Omega 3-6-9 pill every day. Do I need to take these multi-vitamins? I believe so but that is because I do not trust that I am getting all of the nutrients that I need from the food that I eat. Do you think that the bread made with refined flower, fruit picked a couple weeks ago in South America, or hormone stuffed steak are really full of the stuff that you really need.

You may have heard these clues to a healthy diet many times over the years but take them to heart. This could be a great way for you to become healthier just be rejigging your diet and drinking a little more water. Try this starting today and just for the next week and then come back here, see how you did and how much better you feel.