Many of us would like to lose weight. Many of us consider many possibilities prior to deciding upon the best weight loss method. And many of us have been told in the midst of our research that to lose weight is to hinder your chances for success. But that’s just not true.

A study was published recently regarding the success of women who lose weight in a short amount of time (The International Journal of Behavioral Medicine). It offered interesting conclusions regarding dieters who lose a lot of weight in the beginning of their dieting. To lose weight in a short amount of time (according to the study) means that dieters are more likely to result in positive long term results. In addition to this women who lose weight in a short amount of time seemed to:

1. lose more weight in the long run

2. Have a higher likelihood to keep the weight they lose…off

3. keep losing weight for a longer period of time

4. are more diligent in keeping good weight loss journals

5. consume less calories

When it comes to the popular homeopathic HCG diet weight loss programs this is not news. Experts versed in homeopathic HCG diet weight loss programs for weight loss are well aware of the benefits of , initial weight loss. Jenny Boynton of HCG Diet Direct said, “The most repetitive statement in the comments supporting homeopathic HCG for weight loss diets is the statement suggesting that it was easy to stick to the diet even though it’s very tough because dieters see an immediate difference when they start the diet. Dieters often lose 3 to 10 pounds in their first week.”

Trying to lose weight? We commend you for your positive thinking; and your smart thinking. Because apparently the most effective way to succeed at general weight loss is to get it started with weight loss. It increases your chances for succeeding and the entire purpose is to succeed. There’s no other reason to dedicate your time, energy and money to a diet.