There are over thousands articles teaching you how to get started if you want to lose weight. Anyhow, my advice is put aside first all the ideas and information in your hand. Let’s back to the basic thing we need to know and do before you start a program for weight loss.
Step # 1: Understand Your Current Body Situation
The first step you want to lose weight is getting to know your current body situation, including your BMI, BMR, ideal body weight and body fat percentage. Understand this weight loss concept terms and get the number will let you know where you are right now. Don’t make a guess or feel on your body weight if you really want to lose weight. Invest a body fat analyzer if you afford. A simple one costs you less than USD50.
Go to my articles at weight loss concept if you like to calculate your BMI, ideal weight and BMR by yourself. Calculate also the amount of calories you needed for daily activities. Always remember the body weight equations if you want to lose weight:
Calories Consumed > Calories Expended = Body Weight Increase
Calories Consumed < Calories Expended = Body Weight Decrease
Step # 2: Set Goal and Make Declaration
If you are serious enough and really want to lose weight, goal setting is the right tool for you. Set a realistic goal, please. Normally, losing weight of 2kg to 4kg per month is fair enough in a healthy weight loss program.