Whenever there is any sort of task that requires time and dedication to accomplish, there is no underestimating the value of discipline. Weight loss, for many of us, is one of the most difficult tasks that we set before ourselves. This becomes especially daunting when you look at the statistics and see just how many people fail to lose a significant amount of weight. It becomes even worse when you see how many people gain their weight back within the first year or two afterwards. One of the key components that seems to be lacking when it comes to these statistics is discipline. It is one of the most important tools you can have when it comes to losing weight.
Most people will tell you that losing weight basically reduces down to a simple mathematical equation. Calories consumed must be less than calories burned, and when this is true, you lose weight. However, that is not really the case. Your body is able to adapt to different caloric levels, and so you if all you do is restrict calories and increase exercise, you will lose a little weight, then stop losing weight. Meanwhile, you'll probably be shedding the very muscle mass that would allow you to maintain your weight into the future. This is where "yo-yo dieting" originates. Instead, read our guide to quick weight loss and you will learn that sustained weight loss comes from eating plenty of protein and not too many carbohydrates.
