Long Term Weight Loss TipsBy J. AtkinsonExpert Author J. AtkinsonLong Term Weight Loss Tips for BeginnersWhenever someone decides they want to start a weight loss regimen, they are often drawn from the latest fashions or gimmicks. This is unfortunate because I have noticed from my experience as a fitness instructor that the good intentions are there, but when these fads deliver results they are not long term weight loss results. Immediately after achieving the results, the lost weight is now back! This is always a hard pill to swallow and those following the diet will have to start over. Because results were achieved with this fad or gimmick diet before, this person will continue on this journey of quick fixes, bouncing from one crash diet to another, but you never get long-term results. I hate to see this happen! If someone has the energy and patience to continue on this path of “yo yo” dieting, why not put that energy towards achieving long-term success? It just takes a change of mentality. I've put together some long-term weight loss tips that you can use if you want to consider a more sustainable approach to weight loss. Long Term Weight Loss Tips #1 1: Don't go on a diet, learn about the food you eat... My definition of "diet" is: "The food you eat on a daily basis. Everyone is on a diet of some kind" If you eat a lot of fast food, you're by following a fast food diet, if you only eat sugary snacks, you are following a sugar diet, if you eat vegetables, you are following a vegetarian diet. The list goes on. The point is, if you want a healthy diet that will help you lose the weight you never want to see again; you have to eat the right things to help you. This may seem completely obvious... middle of paper... this, but if it's hit or miss, it's best to settle down. Establishing a routine, preparing food before bed, ready for the next day, you will be surprised how quickly you will get used to this if you just feel it. Tips for long-term weight loss n. 6: Don't overcomplicate things at first When it comes to diet, food, exercise, and fitness, there's a lot of information out there. It's so easy to get fooled by a different approach, especially if you're new to this game. The best advice I think a beginner in weight loss should observe: "Keep it simple, practice the basics and feel it. Be in it for the long haul." If you haven't figured it out already, I'm a big believer in sustainable weight loss a long term. If you are serious about your health and weight loss goals, I believe this is the only approach you should take.