We have been brain washed by the weight loss gurus into believing that there's short cut to weight loss and fitness. If we just join their programs or eat their programed food and sit around whole day and we'll look fit and lean. That's what they want us to believe. The only proven way to help you lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume.

If you need to lose weight, talk with your doctor about the options that are best for you. Most health experts agree that the best and safest way to lose weight is to modestly cut calories, eat a balanced diet, and exercise. People usually do best when they reduce their usual calorie intake or increase the calories they use by 500-1,000 per day. This allows you to eat enough for good nutrition yet lose about one to two pounds a week. Steer clear of harmful tactics such as smoking, fasting, purging, or abusing laxatives.

Avoid fad diets and other weight loss programs that promise fast results or limit your food choices. If you have the stamina and mental discipline, you will lose weight and look great. Don't buy into those yo-yo dieting plans.