by Mario Carini

Created on: September 26, 2009   Last Updated: September 28, 2009

Too many people are under the impression that weight loss has a lot to do with reading product labels and cutting down on the amount of food they eat. While these methods do help somewhat, for weight loss to occur, it's necessary to apply the W-5 formula to pinpoint the major reasons for weight gain. Once those reasons are known, weight loss can become effortless.

Of course there are other factors that contribute to weight gain. Lack of exercise, smoking, living in a toxic environment and a life of stress all play their part in whether the proper weight can be maintained or not.

If you really aspire to shedding those pounds and keep them off, applying the W-5 formula will help in your efforts.

The Who you are factor is important. Heredity plays a part, though minor, in whether you will gain weight. If you come from a family of overweight members, you are more disposed to gaining weight. But the family environment can also determine how fat you will become. While there's little that can be done with heredity factors, the habits and methods of eating within the family also determine how heavy you will become. A family that encourages the need to eat is likely to have overweight kids. If yous is a family that demands you eat, hungry or not, you can take steps to change it.

The What of the food you eat. This is the favorite focus of many weight loss plans. It makes sense that the more calories consumed that are not burned off, will translate into extra pounds. What is often eaten is low in nutrition. Today's modern diet lacks fiber and the nutrients so necessary for complete health. In addition, today's processed food comes with a great deal of preservatives and chemicals which the body cannot eliminate completely. That simply adds more fat. By taking a look at the food you eat, you can eliminate those unhealthy foods that are making you fat.

The Why is the reason you eat in the first place. The purpose of food is to provide the body with the fuel it needs to survive. Unfortunately, many people eat because food gives them a sense of comfort, a way to relieve the stresses of life, which food is not meant for. Eating food should be an enjoyable activity and one that requires attention. You can't control what you eat watching an interesting movie. Those who eat for emotional reasons are most at risk for Bulimia, Anorexia Nervosa and other eating disorders. Food is not meant as an escape from reality.

The When you eat is just as important as the why and what you eat.

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