If you're going to work with a particular program, you may as well look for one that has a good track record. Just because a weight loss program works for some people, however, doesn't mean it's ideal for you.
Remember that to succeed with a weight loss program, you have to be able to follow it for a few months (at the very least). Consider the type of foods you can and cannot eat, and what type of exercise you have to do. Raw foods diets, for instance, can be healthy and effective but not everyone can adjust to their strictness. If you find a certain type of workout intolerable, try to find something you like better rather. Be honest with yourself and ask yourself if a weight loss program is compatible with your personality and lifestyle. One reason many people fail with diets is that they choose approaches that are in conflict with their body types, personalities or way of life.
If a weight loss program makes you feel too deprived in any way, it's very unlikely you will follow it for long. Look over the rules and limitations of a diet before you commit yourself to it. If you love meat and dairy products, for example, you will probably not stick with a vegan diet for long. If you hate cabbage, you probably won't do very well on something like the Cabbage Diet. Both dieting and exercise take some discipline, but don't make it harder by signing up for a program that you will almost certainly abandon in a short time. Weight loss does require some effort and will power, but it shouldn't feel like torture.
When choosing a weight loss program, you should consider how it will impact your budget. There is both the immediate cost and the long term cost of the program to consider. Some diets, for example, involve buying a variety of expensive supplements. There are also diet plans where you have to purchase meal packets. If it's an organization that you are thinking of joining, you have to consider their monthly or annual membership fee. The expenses for a weight loss program can be well worth it if you get results, but you have to decide what you can afford.
Your own experience can be used to gauge what type of approach is right for you. Use the past to guide you, but don't let it limit you -you always have the potential to achieve new breakthroughs!
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