Weight Loss

There are many books and articles on this subject yet how many of us try and fail time and time again to reduce our body fat in an effort to get that 'perfect' shape? Diets claiming to offer 'quick fixes' are often dangerous (including very low calorie diets) which have the opposite effect in the long-term.

There are no magical, all encompassing formulas because we all have an individual genetic make-up and we reacts differently to different substances in different environments! The key is to know what suits your body and to use that information to your body's best advantage. Elements of diets that could easily be dealt with include:

• dairy intolerance
• gluten intolerance
• over indulgence of sweets, crisps, cakes and pastries
• fizzy drinks, which rob you of bone building essentials
• alcohol consumption (not exceeding the recommended units)
• lack of essential vitamins and minerals in a balanced diet
• Eating the right kind of fats

Determination combined with regular exercise (using your personal programme) will make weight loss a sustainable breeze.

Rapid weight loss is positively discouraged (except for medical fasting) as you may experience the loss of nutrients and lean muscle tissue which are detrimental to good health.