Nearly 10 years ago obesity was serious enough in America that 108 million Americans were overweight or worse yet, obese. Today the problem continues to snowball out of control. Healthy weight loss plans are far and few between in the dieting industry. And sadly for many men and women it seems to be more appealing to adopt a fast weight loss method. What's worse is that they are popping up on a regular basis, claiming to lose the excess bulge from the belly and so much more.

Obesity alone can cause numerous health problems. Typically you can be looking down the barrel of developing:

	Diabetes
	Depression
	Stroke
	Cancer
	Arthritis
	Fatigue
	Headaches
	Hypertension

If you are currently overweight or obese, consider acting sooner rather than later. Making the commitment to lose excess pounds with a healthy weight loss plan should be your goal today or if not, make it your goal to start tomorrow.

What Should A Healthy Weight Loss Plan Consist Of?

There are many different views on what is healthy and what is not. Generally you can opt for foods that are natural and healthy such as fresh fruit and vegetables. Brown or grained bread and lean cuts of meats. Some low dairy options can be quite good for you too.

A healthy weight loss plan should not consist of excessive diet pills or processed foods. For many of us, the body finds it very difficult to remove the processed ingredients. The bowels can stall, the liver has to work too hard and sometimes you can even have bouts of depression!

Should I See My Doctor First?

Absolutely, visiting your doctor is a must. If you already have any of the above conditions you may need to take additional dietary supplements which your doctor or physician can recommend and monitor. You may also be required to have a blood test to check your cholesterol levels or the condition of your liver before you commence your new healthy weight loss plan.

How Much Weight Will I Lose?

Every person is different, therefore the amount of weight you can lose using a healthy weight loss plan will also vary.  Aim to set realistic goals over a longer period of time. If your goal is to lose 10 pounds in one week then you may have problems! Fast weight loss won't last for the long haul.

Admittedly you can lose the weight quite quickly with these dramatic weight reduction plans but it will come back. And you will more than likely put on more weight than you lost. In the initial stages you will only lose water not fat. Unfortunately these types of yo-yo diets set you up to fail from the start. It is a horrible cycle for the dieter because it will continue to happen with every fast weight loss plan they try. Eventually they can literally double in size! Realistically you could expect to lose around 1 kilogram per week or even less. Just think of how much weight you will lose in the long term. Healthy weight loss plans are so much easier and safer to maintain.

Do I Have To Exercise During A Healthy Weight Loss Plan?

Really, you don't have to do anything you don't want to do. Of course I would recommend that you consult your doctor or physician especially if you suffer from any back or neck pain. Low impact to moderate exercise such as walking briskly may just give you that "new lease on life". You can strengthen your muscles and release stress. You don't need to get yourself a personal trainer or expensive gym membership. Being more active in general is better than no exercise at all. A little bit of exercise may increase the results of your healthy weight loss plan.