There are hundreds of different diet plans out there.
Some, like the Zone Diet or the Atkins Diet are more popular than others.
But while these diets work well for some, people often find themselves frustrated and angry because the diets didn't work for them.
They attempt these special diets for one, maybe two weeks, or even longer, until they realize they aren't losing weight and throw in the towel.
Failing at a diet can be very upsetting especially if success is the one thing you want more than anything.
But there are some very valid reasons as to why diets work for some, and not for others.
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Your Metabolism Everyone's metabolism works at a different rate depending on a number of factors, namely your age and the frequency at which you work out.
If you are an older person with a stagnant lifestyle, the best way to boost your calorie burning abilities is to start exercising more.
Getting frequent exercises raises your metabolism and gives your body more energy to burn the calories you don't want and don't need.
So if you've been on a diet for a couple weeks and you've noticed that the weight is not falling off as quickly as it was the first few days, it's time to focus more on your activity level.
Hit the gym; go for a long walk after dinner.
Do something to get the metabolism revved up and working for you.
It's also important to note that frequent yo-yo dieting lowers your metabolism and makes it more difficult for you to lose the pounds during the next diet.
If you really want to lose the weight and keep it off, go on a "lifestyle change" not a diet.
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Where you're Located There's a reason why the obesity rate is so high in the South.
It's because the food is so good that you don't want to stop eating.
But while the food might be delicious, it's also unhealthy.
Fried foods, heavy gravy and dishes served with heaping amounts of butter could be the result of a failed diet.
Even if you try to avoid foods like that, it could still be hidden in the meals you order at restaurants.
The best way to steer clear of these unhealthy foods and stick to your diet is to frequently cook at home instead of eating out, and to use healthy fats like olive oil instead of butter.
Lay off the fried stuff all together and opt for grilled or blackened instead.
Just because you live in a location where unhealthy foods are the norm, doesn't mean you have to indulge on a daily basis.
Find healthier alternatives and you'll be surprised at how quickly the pounds melt away.
Again, it's all about the lifestyle change, not the diet.
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Stay in Control Many dieters fall off their diets because they lose control.
At first, a diet can feel like you are the one in control, but the second it doesn't appear to be working, you can spiral into a sequence of events that lead you to give up.
The important thing is to maintain that will power and just believe in yourself that you can do it.
It's okay to give in to cravings every once in a while, but the imperative thing is that you get right back on the horse, so to speak.
Stay in control of your food and all the bumps you hit along the way will eventually fade.