Have Realistic Expectations

Many diets and diet products claim to help you lose weight quickly and easily. However, most doctors advise dropping only 1–2 pounds (0.5–1 kg) per week. Setting impossible objectives might lead to frustration and a decision to give up. Setting and achieving achievable goals, on the other hand, leads to a sense of success.

People who achieve their self-set weight loss objectives are also more likely to keep it off in the long run. Women who planned to lose the most weight were the most likely to drop out of the program, according to one research based on data from numerous weight loss centers. The good news is that even a little weight decrease of 5–10% of your body weight can make a significant difference in your health. It's just 9–18 pounds (4–8 kg) if you're 180 pounds (82 kg). It's 13–25 pounds (6–11 kg) if you're 250 pounds (113 kg). In fact, decreasing 5–10% of your body weight can: improve blood sugar control, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol levels, reduce joint pain and reduce the risk of certain cancers