The things people do to lose weight but which actually don’t work ...

How many of us have tried, in vain, to lose weight by means of the latest fad diet? How many times have we attempted to lose those excess pounds, but failed? And how many of us are feeling like losers, weak in spirit, unable to give up those treats?

Firstly, the truth about weight gain: weight creeps on over time, literally years. And it won’t come off in minutes. Genuine weight loss takes genuine effort and time. It is not impossible, but it takes commitment. And some basic dietary changes.

What do we do to lose weight only to find out that these tricks actually don’t work at all?

Taking weight loss supplements – no, I’d usually stay away from these as they may increase your metabolic rate and thus “fat burning”, but only as long as you take the supplement. As soon as you stop taking them the weight most likely creeps back on. Also a warning note, they may not always be the best quality, so if you do chose weight loss s...