Fitness Expert Sheds Light on Why Weight Loss Wishes Rarely Come True

The New Year’s holiday has come and gone. Weight loss resolutions were made in good faith as the world looked forward to a healthy and fit 2006. Sadly the majority of these weight loss seekers have already abandoned their goal to become thinner and happier.

"It’s true that by the middle or end of January most people have returned to their old habits. They simply feel as though they have failed with their weight loss goals and will do little about their health until it’s time to make next year’s resolutions," says Lynn VanDyke, personal trainer and creator of the Melt the Fat interactive guide. "Gyms are packed for the first two weeks of January. But the only people in the gym come February 1st are those that were there on October 14th."

This year can be different for weight loss seekers. Personal trainers agree that stating your New Year’s resolution is a step towards a better body, but there must be more planning and action than most realize. There needs to be a definitive end goal that is both measurable and realistic. Too often weight loss seekers plan their fitness and nutrition program poorly and expect dramatic results to appear quickly.

Weight loss seekers should write down their specific goals. The goals should include completion dates and as many details as possible. The more specific the goal is the better. Once a goal is set weight loss seekers can begin to formulate their plan of action.

"The plan of action is where most of us end up throwing in the towel," says VanDyke. "Most people do not know the best way to eat or exercise. There is so much information out there that people run in circles trying to figure it all out. The best fitness and nutrition program will be built for each individual. It should be tailored to whatever the specific goal is."

It is natural for weight loss seekers to find a simple and easy way to achieve fat loss. The problem is most diets are temporary and lead to hunger, fatigue, frustration and eventually the end of the weight loss journey. Following a safe and effective workout and nutrition plan is sensible and will create lasting results.

"We do not have to fall for these scams or fad diets," says VanDyke. "Talk with your local personal trainer to develop a fitness routine specifically for your goals. If you cannot afford a personal trainer then look into the Melt the Fat Interactive Guide available at http://melt-the-fat.com. The guide helps anyone lose fat by making a complete and total fitness and nutrition program around tangible and finite goals. The point is to start today and not wait for next year’s resolutions."

To learn more about the Melt the Fat Program, please visit Melt the Fat. Lynn VanDyke is an elite fitness trainer and sports nutritionist dedicated to helping you achieve your fat loss goals in 2006.