I'm sure I'll get some boos for posting this, but I do have lots of experience trying to lose weight and get in shape. Many of these programs are short-term because they only provide short-term results. The initial motivation is great, but if you don't have a long-term plan, they're wasted time and wasted money. Most of these programs make it so easy to shed the pounds (just follow their instructions to a tee - no matter how much you hate the food, etc.), and so easy to put it right back on.
Just a reminder that none of these programs offer any supplements or foods you cannot purchase and make for yourself at a much lower cost. And many of the hard-pushing exercise programs are too much for your body to handle without proper notice (i.e. working up to the strength and speed training).
I know many of us want to fit into that new bathing suit or dress we plan to wear for a special event, but is it really worth the potential damage to our health? Is it worth shedding 10 pounds quickly, even though we'll likely put it right back on?
The best way to get fit and lose the weight is to be consistent on a daily basis over the long term. Otherwise, we're just spending lots of money on Band-Aids, and when we tear those off, it's gonna hurt.
I'm an ecommerce and online business consultant who sits most of the day. Getting off my butt with a Fitbit Flex since 12/2014.
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