This is a good question. As a child a lot of us look at our Mom’s and Dad’s and say that we’re going to grow up and be just like them. Of course we’re talking about the good things when we make such a claim, but what about the bad things? Am I going to have big thighs because my Mom has big thighs? Am I going to have a pot belly because my Dad has a pot belly? Good questions.

Losing weight is never easy, and people often slip and give into temptation, abandoning their diets until they found something else that inspires them to start losing weight again. Inspiration is often found when a new diet program, that is receiving plenty of hype, comes along.

One of the most popular diet programs in recent years is the Atkins Diet. While there are many people who swear by the Atkins Diet, the diet itself continues to stir controversy about whether it really is healthy and effective.

How many times have you heard about a person on an ultra low calorie diet losing a lot of weight, and then gain it all back plus some? I’ll bet you’ve heard (and maybe even experienced) it at least a few times. I’ve actually been a victim of this roller coaster a few times myself.

It just seems to make sense, eat less equates to losing weight, right? Well, you can even take that a little further and think if you eat a whole lot less you’ll lose a whole lot more. It may be true, but I’ve found it to be very unhealthy, very tiring and very temporary.

Losing weight can be a long, hard road, but what comes after the weight loss is even more difficult. Maintaining your weight loss is a lifelong process that you must constantly be aware of to succeed. Here are four great tips to help you maintain your weight loss and stay at a healthy weight.

Tip 1: Continue to eat at regular intervals. During the weight loss phase, many diets encourage eating at several intervals during the day-usually 3 to 5 times per day. To maintain your weight loss, it is a wise idea to continue eating at these regular intervals. If you do this, you decrease your chances of getting too hungry and splurging on food that you have been avoiding during your diet.

Okay, there’s a lot of conversation going around about appetite suppressants, and there are a lot of conflicting views. I thought I’d share with you an article I wrote on my opinion of the topic. Here it is…

Most people eat for reasons that go beyond simple hunger. Some turn to food for comfort when they’re upset and lonely while others eat when they’re happy. It’s common for people to eat when they’re not really hungry, and excessive eating can lead to more problems than weight gain: There are numerous health consequences, from high blood pressure to the risk of diabetes, that often plague those who are overweight.