One of the two main reasons for a person needing, or wanting, to lose weight is the age-old very human reason known as 'vanity'. The other reason of course is the graver issue of 'health' or at least the desire to be 'healthier'. Anyhow, with regard to vanity there's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting a leaner stronger body - it can only be good for you.

Having noted that, the absolute perfect way of quickly losing weight naturally and effectively while getting your body buffed and toned is the combing of a healthy and nutritious calorie-dropping diet with a minimal weight training exercise program.

One of the vast range of cardiovascular exercises could also be very beneficial. The pumped up heart rate caused by this type of exercise is tops when it comes to detroying fat but there are alternatives that retain their own noteworthy advantages.

The ultimate weight-loss and maintenance programs inevitably combine a great nutritional plan coupled with some top-notch cardiovascular exercise along with an effective weight training routine - the ultimate combination!

Weight training as an individual form of exercise is a very well endorsed and excellent type of fat-burning exercise that also happens to be able to build muscle, build up bone strength, tone and re-shape your body - definitely the exercise type i prefer above all others.

Amazingly speedy results are attained by resistance training with weights, very often just 2-3 weeks with no more than an hour on the weights every other day or so is adequate to see and feel remarkable differences.

I can think of only one real downside, if it can be called that. When you first begin you can in fact gain a little added bulk with extra muscle for the reason that you haven't yet shed enough weight, but it's well worth it as the long term gains eventually become very obvious.

A little known (but most excellent) point regarding the use of weights is you carry on burning fat and calories a long time after you've ended your training session, many hours after in fact.

Fat is replaced with toned muscle and your body will be incessantly burning up further energy which in turn means that you'll be destroying even more calories as you go through your regular daily activities.

There's certainly no shortage of choice for you with regards to training systems, programs and equipment type. Take your time and choose what best suits you. There are also lots of people that can advise and guide you. So, choose the system you're comfortable with, decide on whether you go to a gym or do it at home and bobs' your uncle!

Oh, by the way - A set of dumb-bells is perfect for weight training at home. They're ordinarily much more reasonably priced than your bar-bells etc and take up less space when stored.

In summary; the simplest weight-loss systems, methods or programs continually attest to be the most effective. It's a whole lot easier than you've been led to believe. So focus on your targets and stick with them.

Natural, speedy, healthy and permanent weight-loss isn't and has never been about overly complicated dieting systems and/or poisonous diet pills - it's all about simplicity, a bit of will-power and genuine weight-loss knowledge.