The Truth About Commercial Weight Loss Programs

I'm not here to bash commercial weight loss programs. I just want you to make an informed decision (and cost effective) when it comes to your health and fitness. Physicians and other health professionals agree that the key to long-term health is proper nutrition and exercise. You need to know the difference between commercial weight loss programs and education-based programs set up by health and fitness professionals. Here are just a few:

Commercial Weight-Loss Programs:

Motivation: Quick-Turn Profits

Measurement: Pounds-on-the-Scale

Protocol: Restricted Calorie Dieting

Selling Points: No Required Exercise, Convenient, Easy Prepared Pre-packaged foods and Point A to B “Program”

Cons: Slows Metabolism, Weakens Immune System, Creates Hormonal Imbalances, Aggitates the Nervous System, Generates Loss of Lean Mass, Increases Body-Fat, Decreases Energy Levels, Disrupts Sleep Patterns, Provides Short-Term Results, Initiates Yo-Yo Dieting

Health and Fitness Professional Based Education Programs:

Motivation: Long-Term Results

Measurement: Body Composition (less body fat, more lean muscle mass)

Protocol: Proper Nutrition/Productive Exercise

Selling Points: Education-Based, Physiologically Sound Protocol, Provides Long-Term Lifestyle Strategy, Incorporates Grocery Store Foods, Decreased Body-Fat, Higher Energy Level, Increased Metabolism, Strengthened Immune System, Requires Physical Activity, Requires Proper Nutrition, Requires Long-Term Commitment

Options: Personal Training Sessions and Educational Materials

As you can see, there are far more advantages to an education-based health and fitness program when you are trying to acheive your weight-management and lifestyle goals. Why? Because fitness programs adheres to basic human physiology and behavior. If you want to learn more, just call, email me or view my weight management videos on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/markheagle You can then make an informed decision about your health and fitness.