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New exercise enthusiasts are the most common offenders of these killer mistakes. Some people will jump right in so eager to get started on their weight loss plan, they will go overboard. Older gym members may fall victim as well, losing sight of their diet and exercise goals.

1. Too Much, Too Soon- Many people will go all out in their workouts and diets right away. This will lead them to burning themselves out, becoming to sore to continue, injury, and to crash on their diets. Take baby steps instead. Make little changes so that over time they add up to big lifestyle changes.

2. Setting Unrealistic Goals- Today's society will have you believe that with 10 minutes of exercise, some crazy ab tool, and a crash diet, you can lose 30 pounds a have Hollywood abs in 30 days. Not true! Healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week, through good dieting practices, and intense 30-60 minute workouts, 3-4 times per week. Weight Loss is hard work, having realistic goals too accomplish will help you stay motivated along the way!

3. Eating Too Little- Most people will go on a fad diet (low carb, high carb, Atkins, etc.) to lose weight. They may see initial results but before long they will bottom out and actually gain even more weight back once they scrap that fad diet. Follow a healthy diet, eating 4-6 times per day, from all catagories of the main food groups. You will have more energy to workout and feel more inclined to stick to your diet if you are satisfied from meal to meal.

4. Fixating on the scale- Using the scale as a guide is good, but do not put all your success on seeing the number lower. Our goal is to lose body fat, which can be achieved while we gain lean muscle. This is a process which will help your metabolism rise and sustain the new body your are after. With out gaining lean muscle you will gain back any weight you will lose once you stop your diet.

5. Doing whatever you wish on the weekends- Some people believe if they diet and exercise all week, they can do eat whatever they want on the weekend. If you do this you can back all the weight you lost in the week, over the weekend. You have to be conscious of the fact that, if you do not exercise on the weekends you are not burning as many calories as the weekdays. Now, if you eat unhealthy foods all weekend also, you are taking in extra calories. No exercise and extra calories equals weight gain. Keep up a healthy diet on the weekend and try to get a little cardio exercise in; make if something fun!

By avoiding these 5 common, but instant weight loss killer mistakes, you will increase your chances of success. Take baby steps though, maybe all these changes at once is too much, so break it down and try to accomplish one step each week. Before you know it, you will be on your way to melting fat, trimming that waste and obtaining the body you deserve!