by Hanny A

Created on: May 17, 2009   Last Updated: April 25, 2010

Losing weight is not only about knowing how to lose weight it is also about personal matters and the mistakes one can make without even realising it. Diminishing the personal mistakes and the educational mistakes will enable you to lose weight effectively and safely.

Mistake #1: Long term goals
Losing weight is not a short term goal; it is a long term goal. Crash dieting will only cause you to put on even more weight. Set your goals for a month or more and plan to see result slowly and effectively.

Mistake #2: Determination
How committed are you to losing weight? Being uncommitted is just an excuse for thinking that you will not be able to achieve what you planned. Just remember; you can achieve anything if you set your minds to it. If you are determined you will lose the amount of weight that you want to, so set your eyes on your goal and do not let them wander.

Mistake #3: Expectations
Setting realistic goals that we can achieve is much better for us psychologically and physically. Setting standards to lose a drastic amount of weight in a week will dampen your sprits if you do not reach that goal. The key is to set achievable long term goals yet check every week if you are on track.

Mistake #4: When are you going to lose weight?
Instead start now, not the next day, but now. By the time the start of the week and rolled over you forget or you just haven't got time. Starting your program immediately will help you get the results quicker than tomorrow, or next week.

Mistake #5: Diet
Eating the wrong foods and the wrong amount could severely affect the amount of weight you lose. In order to lose weight you need to have a balanced diet and good portion sizes that are suitable for you. When you starve yourself your body tends to store the weight so it can burn it for as long as possible thus making you gain even more weight. Prepare fresh foods instead of ready meals. Swap a chocolate bar for a healthy cereal bar or a fruit. Also, eating 5 meals/snacks a day is better than 3, as it starts speeding up your metabolism as your body knows it is going to receive food so your body burns it quicker.

Mistake #6: Water
Not drinking enough water every day makes you de-hydrated, if you are 2% de-hydrated your concentration levels drop by around 20%. Drink 1.5l to 2l throughout the day, it'll help you to keep alert and alive throughout the day, it also can keep you stop craving any particular food.

Mistake #7: Breakfast
This is the most important meal of the day because it

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