Before I finally found something that worked for me long term I went through the dieting cycle countless times. I think most overweight people know exactly what I'm talking about.

We get really excited about a new diet program that seems to be working and then after a couple of weeks we see some results and think we've got it all figured out. Of course we slowly go back to our old habits because we are on a diet that is unsustainable (like a low calorie diet) and eventually we gain all of the weight back! Often times we gain it back with interest (extra pounds!)

The only way to get out of this dieting cycle is by finding something that that really works for you long term. Something that is sustainable. Something you can stick with! Otherwise the diet cycle just repeats itself over and over again and you never get out of the rut.

What I advise you to do is to get out a piece of paper and write down the the weight you are at now. And then write down your goal weight. The weight where you will feel healthy and comfortable. Don't be unrealistic and put down the weight of some Hollywood starlet. Most of them are too skinny anyway! Just a good healthy weight where you will feel good and attractive.

Now obviously the amount of weight you have to lose will effect greatly how much time you should give yourself to lose that weight. For example I had 120 pounds to lose because I wanted to be 130 and I was at 250. So I gave myself a full year. That's 10 pounds a month. For some folks that may seem too slow. But the thing is, if you are going to be successful long term, you need to take it slow. Crash dieting never works!

I did in fact reach my goal and pass it actually! I just finished my first year and I have lost 123 pounds. I'm at 127 now! Yes thank you!

Now you have your goal the amount of time it should take you. Now you need a system to follow. I can tell you what worked for me. A program called Fat Loss 4 Idiots which I highly recommend. It's not just another low calorie, low carb, or low anything diet. It's a new approach to eating that you can make a part of your life long term. That's what you need to do to be really successful and to finally break out of the diet cycle.