Permanent weight loss should be the goal of everyone who is seeking to lose weight.

Rather than the ups and downs of yo-yo dieting which can have serious health implications a sustained and gradual loss of weight is desirable.

We have all tried diets that promise the world and in the short term they seem to work as weight can come off very quickly on any calorie restricted diet. However once a normal diet is resumed any weight lost is quickly regained because the body stores more of the food taken in as fat or former bad dietary habits are resumed. A long term plan is required if you wish to make any weight loss you have achieved permanent.

This need not be a daunting prospect. Losing weight is the hard part of dieting keeping it off should be easy if you follow and maintain a sensible eating control and exercise plan. The benefits of losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight are amongst other things increased energy and reduced stress levels, improved health and well being and positive effects on your self confidence and an increased sex drive. All of these things are obviously very desirable so why not gain them for life instead of just a few short months on the latest fad or crash diet?

To make sure that your weight loss is permanent there are few key things that you need to do. Do not go back to former bad habits you will only regret it. Create and follow a healthy eating plan. This does not mean that you can only eat fruit and veg but it does mean that you have to be sensible; curries every night are a no no.

Regular exercise is also a must. This does not necessarily mean going to the gym every night but make sure you do some physical activity every day even if it just walking the dog.