Obesity is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke and cancer. Out of 100 people we surveyed who considered themselves over weight, 90% of participants say their weight problem has caused them life long social and emotional issues. Participants also claim that entering the dating and singles scene has been difficult due to insecurities which stem from having a weight problem. Over 70% of participants have turned to online dating sites to find singles for fear of rejection with offline options. For many, their obesity rules their everyday decisions and actions.          Losing body fat would have to be on most peoples wish list. Certain areas on your body are particularly difficult to shed excess body fat. The most common areas for unwanted body fat are the stomach and thighs. To have a flat tummy would be a dream come true for those challenged in this area. There are many get fit and weight loss methods out there. How do you know which ones work. Surely nobody has the time and patience to try them all. Going on a crash diet, and crash weight loss campaign that you see advertised can more often than not be setting you up for failure. Participants in our survey who have tried quick crash diets as less likely to try again for fear of further failure.

Like most things in life, a quick short cut or easy way out usually leads to failure. Research and sound advice usually ends up saving time and effort in the long run, and has a far greater chance of achieving the desired result.

We interviewed John from Plus Fitness Health Clubs and he revealed some interesting facts. John claims that 80% of the start of a weight loss campaign should begin in the kitchen. "Keep things simple so its easy to remember. For dinner include red meat, chicken or fish in most meals served with fresh vegetables or salad. Lunch should consist of fresh salad and lean meat on whole meal bread or a roll. Breakfast try to include natural muesli, light yogurt, fruit and whole meal toast. An easy to remember rule to follow is always eat fresh food. If its pre packaged (with the exception of cereal) or in a tin, forget it. Don't fry your food. Oven baked or grilled is the best. Always steam your vegetables, don't use a microwave. If you stick to fresh and healthy food, theres no real need to have tiny portions, so theres no reason to starve yourself, but don't over do it either".

Once your diet routine is in place, the hard work begins. Cardio and weight training is the next vital step. The start of your fitness campaign should involve lots of Cardio training. Don't start off too vigorously, ease your way into it. Always seek professional advice regarding your training routine. Your local fitness centre can provide you with this help. Weight training will start to shape your body once the cardio training starts to shed your kilos. Another point to remember when balancing exercise and diet,is energy in vs energy out. For example, if you have a really hard but rewarding gym work out, your body will easily cope with a good hardy healthy meal. However if you stop your gym training and continue to eat the same size meals, your weight will come back, its that simple.

Always consult a doctor before starting a gym membership, and if you smoke, a gym routine can put you at extra health risks. 

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