If you want to enter a weight loss program there are a few basic and important things that you should take under consideration:·    Do not start off on your own without consulting your doctor and start off with a total body check up to ensure that any steps taken henceforth shall not prove to be fatal to your health.·    Do not make up a diet chart on your own. Visit a dietician to know your BMR (basal metabolic rate) and plan out your diet accordingly. This keeps your daily calorie input under check.·    Heir a professional trainer if you wish to start off exercising.Effective weight loss is possible only if you combine a balanced diet with proper exercise and you can lose 9 pounds in 11 days if you are regular and dedicated.