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The issue with Fad Diets is that they target weight loss. When you read that statement, you probably thought, great! However, the problem is, it targets total weight loss. The first loss of weight you most likely will experience is water weight, up to 20 lbs in a week, depending on the individual. First, that weight will come back. Second, and more importantly, your body needs water! The second loss of weight most often lost is waste in the intestines. Lastly, you will start losing fat, not just fat; lean muscle. At the end of the fad diet, while you may be at the number you wanted to hit on the scale, your body composition and fat percentage will, unfortunately, be higher than when you started. The worst part is that almost everyone who goes on a Fad Diet, then off it, gains the weight back.

Life, unfortunately, is full of hidden surprises, you may think your day is planned perfectly, but unexpected change is always lurking around the corner. Working out in the morning virtually guarantees you're "Paying yourself first." It's also been proven that someone who works out in the morning typically is more conscious of their diet that day. However, the best benefits are that I start the day feeling energized, less stressed, and accomplished. That's a great way to start the day!

As humans, we often make excuses for being unable to do things. We don't have time; we don't have energy; we don't have the resources, etc. We fall into habits. We often allow life (all the burdens and hardships that come with it) to wear us down. We allow life to keep us from living. Instead of doing that, go out and live and make memories. They don't have to be big; make them. Allow memories to be your compass. Limit life's grip on your ability to live by making new memories often!

We all have days that are better than others. Some days, our day doesn't go as planned due to unexpected occurrences. Perhaps this led to a day where you ate unhealthier than desired. That is ok; it happens. Once isn't an issue; it's when it becomes the norm where the problem resides. If you have one of those days, shrug it off like it didn't happen. Then, the very next meal, get back to your healthier ways. Don't fall victim to the mindset; I already blew my diet, so I'll start back up on Monday. It's a slippery slope!