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We gain weight either because we consume too many calories, or burn too few, or (most likely, a combination of both). But as we all know, regular habits aren’t easily changed, especially if it means cutting out our favorite food treats. The only way to do it, is to find a strong incentive to help us change. If we can’t find the right incentive, then most people just quit.How will I benefit from losing weight? Is the big question most people want to know. Whatever benefit we choose to inspire us to lose weight, it must be specific and have a fixed date.FOR EXAMPLE: I want to lose 10 pounds in 6 months, because I am off to the beach that I have booked in California. Sounds better than losing weight to satisfy your doctor, doesn’t it?Most dieters still believe that food is their enemy. So they think the less they eat, the quicker they’ll lose weight. NOT TRUE! The truth is, the less we eat, the more hungry we get and the quicker our diet goes up in smoke. Skipping meals during the day is the main cause of hunger. So make CERTAIN you eat regularly throughout the day, and eat a minimum of 1200-1300 calories per day - more if you exercise for 45 minutes,The real problem is not eating enough and getting hungry and depressed. Because when this happens, you’ll stop dieting and start binging.Genes have a significant influence on weight gain. For example, some people are born with a faster metabolism; some with a slower metabolism. Men typically have a greater muscle mass and a lower body fat percentage.Metabolic rate is higher in childhood than in adulthood. After 20 years, it drops about 2 per cent, per decade.The use of medications, such as anti-depressants, can interfere with metabolic processes and lead to weight increase.Although the calorie equation is a convenient and instructive way of assessing the effects of eating and exercising on our weight, it is not a perfect system. Weight gain (or loss) can occur for a variety of additional reasons.The best advice I can give you is - change your eating and exercise habits to fit the weightloss you are shooting for.