Losing weight can be difficult. We constantly have to stay focused and determined. Here's a couple of ways that might help you stay on track and seeing results rather quickly.

First off, carry a small notepad everywhere you go. Use it to monitor everything that enters your mouth, even water. We want to jot down the time, place, whether it was a food or a beverage, how much you consumed and the mood you were in before and after consumption. Some people today go as far as writing down things that may perhaps bring about a craving and types of foods they most likely crave. Research shows that people who have food diary's also eat 15% less than people who don't. When understanding how to lose weight keeping track of everything from food to calories to different types of exercises you might do, could be a very valuable tool in your arsenal. It helps us stay aware of our habits and behaviors and for that reason more able to focus in and adjust as needed.

When first trying to get back into shape I was fast to try the ol'one meal a day approach. But that was before I found out how to lose weight without depriving myself for 1/2 a day. It might be true that fasting helps you lose weight quickly but it is surely not healthy for your body, mainly your muscles. When burning calories your body uses energy and if you do not provide your body with that energy by eating during the day, it could get the energy it needs from your muscles. Knawing away at your muscles and joints until they are weak and frail. Sounds dramatic, doesn't it. But that's how it goes, in a nutshell. In addition to that, people who fast to lose weight usually end up gaining the weight back, plus some. When losing weight the healthy way it's suggested that you eat five to six small meals all through the day. Split your breakfast up into two intervals and eat them a couple of hrs apart from each other. Do the same with lunch and dinner, so that you are eating and re-energizing your body every two to three hrs. Studies have shown that by eating in this method calories are evenly spread all through the body, your body releases a smaller amount of insulin, which keeps blood sugar levels steady and helps control your appetite.

These are just a couple of tip's I picked up since I started my trip to getting back in shape. Hope it's been helpful, but the really important thing to remember is to find out what works for you and stick with it. Good Luck!