How to lose weight is difficult to explain. I have been wondering why there's no clear message on the internet that tells us HOW. Some websites say Keto while others say Whole 30, and the famous Low Carb diet is another way. Some say to do hours of cardio, while others say to lift weights, but you may not want to do either because you love yoga. Whatever it is, the struggle of finding HOW is overwhelming, and you stop doing anything because that's the less stressful thing to do. NOTHING! Thats because there is NO ONE way of losing weight and every single human on this planet is NOT made equal. I like chicken but you like fish. I like broccoli and you hate veggies. We can't ever find the EXACT same thing we like. I blue but you see light blue. Our eyes aren't even seeing the same when we stare at the exact same thing in front of us. Each MIND is individual to EACH person.
Let me give you a short answer. The best HOW is choosing something you can STICK to for the rest of your life and not give up on yourself when it's hard. As soon as it gets complicated and frustrating is when your plan starts to work, but the frustrating mind can't handle the frustration and stops. For me, strength training with a whole foods diet is the best. It allowed me to create it as part of my lifestyle where I don't feel deprived of ANY food; I still enjoy drinking wine, eating donuts, and working out to feel happy in my mind. I feel like it's something other than a job or a chore, and I look forward to doing this lifestyle every single day. It helped me with my kidney disease, celiac disease, and my psoriasis is under control. My how is Resistance Train 4 times a week for an hour and cardio thrice a week for 30 minutes. That's my way; you may be 2 to 3 times a week resistance training for 30 min and cardio two times a week for whatever time. Your way should be your way, and my way is for me my way.
you do you
I do me
we do IT together
Kind of like sex. Some weeks you have sex more often than other weeks. Sometimes you have more passion than other times. You can treat fitness the same way. Whatever you decide needs to be consistent based on YOUR lifestyle. Make a plan for yourself and stick to the goal that you create.
You are probably frustrated that nothing has worked for you, and nothing has worked for me in the past, either.
You are not alone. Many individuals are often frustrated by the lack of success they experience with generic or cookie-cutter diet plans. The reality is that every person is unique, with different body compositions, metabolic rates, genetic factors, and lifestyle considerations. This inherent diversity makes it challenging to find an exact diet plan that guarantees success for everyone. I was one of those people, so I set out to LEARN how to do this for ME. I wrote a fitness book with a plan called Eat Your Way To Fit. It gives you a cookie-cutter plan BUT TEACHES you HOW to use it and MAKE IT work for you. Keep reading where I am teaching you how to get started with your weight loss.
1. Varied Metabolic Rates:
Metabolism plays a huge role in weight loss; however, metabolic rates can significantly differ among individuals. Some people naturally have a faster metabolism, enabling them to burn calories more quickly, while others have a slower metabolism, making weight loss more challenging. Cookie-cutter diet plans often fail to account for these metabolic differences, resulting in disappointing outcomes for many. This brings me back to Eat Your Way To Fit, which allows you to make this plan individualized for YOU. Some people need to eat more, and some people need to eat less, and there is only a way to know once you start tracking your daily calories and movement.
2. Individual Body Composition:
Each person's body composition, including muscle mass and fat proportion, impacts weight loss. Muscle mass is metabolically active and burns more calories at rest than fat. Therefore, individuals with higher muscle mass tend to have a faster metabolism. A standardized diet plan may not consider these individual differences, making it less effective for those with unique body compositions. The Eat Your Way To Fit guides you in the right direction to help you determine what you NEED to do for the best results. Some people need to do XYZ, and others need to do ABC.
3. Genetic Factors:
Genetics is crucial in determining how our bodies respond to different diets. Some individuals are genetically predisposed to store fat more easily or have a higher appetite, making weight loss more challenging. Genetic variations may also affect how our bodies process nutrients, such as carbohydrates or fats. These genetic factors contribute to the variation in individual responses to diet plans and emphasize the need for personalized approaches. Again, Eat Your Way To Fit will allow you to create customized nutrition that will work for you and only you.
4. Lifestyle Considerations:
Lifestyle factors, such as occupation, physical activity, sleep patterns, and stress levels, greatly influence weight loss. A cookie-cutter diet plan fails to address these individual circumstances. For instance, a person with a sedentary job will have different dietary requirements than someone with an active lifestyle. Similarly, poor sleep or high-stress levels can impact metabolism and weight loss progress. Ignoring these lifestyle considerations can hinder the effectiveness of a generic diet plan.
5. Emotional and Behavioral Factors:
Emotional and behavioral factors also play a crucial role in weight loss. Everyone has unique relationships with food, eating habits, and emotional triggers influencing their dietary choices. Addressing these factors requires a personalized approach, such as understanding emotional eating patterns or designing strategies to overcome specific behavioral challenges. A cookie-cutter diet plan may need to address these complex factors, leading to limited success adequately. The Eat Your Way To Fit community offers tools to better understand your emotional behaviors with food and teaches you how to create a balance that works for you.
Conclusion:
Achieving sustainable weight loss is a complex journey that requires acknowledging and addressing the individual differences among people. The limitations of generic or cookie-cutter diet plans stem from the fact that each person's metabolism, body composition, genetic factors, lifestyle considerations, and emotional behaviors are unique. Personalized diet plans that consider individual variations are essential to overcome these challenges. Consulting with a professional like myself or a nutritionist who can tailor a plan to your needs is highly recommended for achieving successful and lasting weight loss. Remember, your journey to a healthier you is unique, and embracing that uniqueness is critical to finding a diet plan that works for you.
