Natural weight loss

Is there any such thing as 'natural weight loss'?

Well, yes, there must be, because how the body works must be 'natural' by definition.

Look at the other side of the coin -

That would be 'natural weight gain', wouldn't it? And we all know how well that works!

But think about this: weight gain isn't immediate. You don't wake up one morning to find that you've gained 100 pounds (or however many it might be). It happened over an extended period.

Which should tell us something about natural weight loss, namely...

Don't Be Too Impatient!

It might not suit our needs emotionally, but it makes plain sense that the way to get lasting weight loss is the opposite to how we achieved lasting weight gain.

Gradually...

Of course, you're impatient. It's only natural. You've decided to do something about the shape you're in, and you want it to happen now!

But, let's consider - which would make you happier?

• Losing weight quickly, only to have it go back on again even more quickly?

or

• Losing body fat at a sustainable rate - and keeping it at bay forever?

I've tried both, and I know which I think makes more sense, but how about you?

Can I Have It All?

For which, read "can I lose it quickly, then adjust somehow, once I've lost it - and keep it off?"

It would be nice, but it's unlikely to happen. And here's why...

Weight Loss Can Be Bad For You

If you lose 'weight', some of what you lose may be muscle. That means your body burns less calories every day, and you're likely to find it easier to put on weight in future - and harder to lose it!

Surely, that is something you should avoid at all costs?

Whereas, if you lose only body fat, then you preserve your lean muscle and protect your metabolism (the rate at which you burn calories - including fat).

How do you lose only body fat?

By being methodical about how you eat and exercise (and how you think).

If you go at weight loss 'hammer and tongs' and in a haphazard way, then the results will be haphazard (at best) or detrimental to your future health (at worst).

Okay, enough with the warnings - how do you achieve natural weight loss?

Well, you'll find lots of inspiration in our free Weight Loss Tips...

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