You have tried countless times to shed those pounds. Perhaps you found a plan you liked but soon lost interest and motivation. Maybe you have tried extreme dieting, using intense exercise regimens. Since everyone is different, personal exercise and diet regimens must differ a well. Utilizing the information herein, you will discover which weight loss methods are effective for you and which are not. You will also find out how to maintain those that are effective. When planning a weight loss diet, skip the weight loss bars and shakes. Shakes and diet bars are very calorie dense and do not satisfy hunger for long. You are likely to find yourself hungry and wanting for food almost immediately after what was supposed to be your meal. Also you may take in a lot of sugar which causes blood sugar to go up while making you not feel good. Most effective weight-loss plans rely on improving fitness levels. Exercising for 30 minutes a day should be your goal. Joining a fitness-related group, like a walking club or a skating team, is an easy way to get exercise and to enjoy yourself at the same time. Doing such activities can help introduce you to people you haven't met before. As they share the same interests, these people will offer the motivation to keep on with the fitness program.