Why Are You Holding On To Your Weight? So why do you think you're overweight? What is it that you tell yourself over and over again?Do you lack motivation? Lack discipline? Is it that you never finish what you've started? That you're greedy? That you're lazy?These are all reasons I am given by my clients time and time again.What do they all have in common?They suggest it is somehow your ‘fault' – there's an element of blame They...more
What Are You 'Weighting' For? In last week's feature article (Why Are You Holding On To Your Weight?) we explored how things that happened in your past can have a huge impact on your ability to lose weight. Often experiences from our childhood give us a reason for putting on weight at the time, which we then hold onto for the rest of our lives.Unsurprisingly, however, the present can often have a major impact on our ability to...more
Are You A Yo-Yo Dieter? The vast majority of my new clients have been trying to lose weight and keep it off for most of their adult lives. The typical label they have for themselves is "a yo-yo dieter" – their weight goes up and down, up and down, just like a yo-yo!The Towards Frame vs The Away From FrameOne of the first things I look for when a client tells me they're a yo-yo dieter is whether they tend to operate mainly in the ‘towards' frame or the ‘away' from frame. So what exactly do I mean by that?Well, it means that some people seek to motivate themselves by moving towards something they want, for example:-• A smaller dress size • Looking good for my holiday • Feeling good about myselfWhilst others seek to motivate themselves by moving away from something they don't want, for example:-• Being a size 18 • Looking fat in my bikini • Feeling bad about myselfHow Does This Affect Motivation To Lose Weight?The fact is that either approach can motivate you for a while. Let's face it, if clients are yo-yo dieters they have lost weight in the past, whether they operate mainly in the towards frame or the away from frame, it's just that they've put it all...more
Will Weight Loss Bring Happiness? Do you think losing weight will bring you happiness?I'm guessing you do, as pretty much every one of my clients says they want to lose weight:-"Because it will make me happy"Well, I've got news for you. It won't.Why am I telling you this? Because you will find out for yourself soon enough and I want to...more
Find Happiness, Lose Weight In the last article we put forward the idea that whilst losing weight will make you happier, it won't help you find happiness.Why?Because happiness doesn't come from external factors such as how you look; it comes from the inside.You can be overweight and blissfully happy or thin and utterly miserable. It's all...more
Plateau Weight Loss - Bust Through The Weight Reduction Plateau! You're on a roll, losing fat steadily and happily for weeks. Your confidence is higher and your objective is in sight. Then suddenly your scale freezes and you hit that plateau weight loss wall. No matter how difficult you attempt, those additional pounds just refuse to budge. You've hit a wall and you know the frustration of seeing no progress could easily lead you to gain back what you've lost.So how do you break through the weight loss plateau? It's perfectly normal for a dieter to reach a plateau. The trick is to use it as an opportunity to double up your efforts and get really clear on your strategy to carry you via to the finish line. Below you'll find suggestions that can assist you recommit to your program and re-ignite the weight-loss process when you feel challenged. Get clear on your ultimate weight-loss objective. Be certain that your weight-loss goal is realistic and that your expected rate of weight reduction is reasonable. If you're on a heath enhancing, nutritionally rich fat loss program you are able to expect to lose 1 to two pounds a week. Each entire body has its own ideal weight and...more
The Dangers of Using Laxatives to Lose Weight It is true that some folks who have being trying to lose weight have been informed that laxatives can help out in the quest to lose weight. The whole theory is that you can eat as much food as you...more
Lose Weight Faster? Should I do weights or cardio? If you are intending to lose weight through regular exercise, you may have pondered over what to do in order to achieve weight loss in the shortest time possible. Will I burn more fats if I do...more
Losing weight is something that 70 percent of American is trying to accomplish at any given time. And more people than ever before are opting for weight loss surgery to achieve this goal. More insurance companies are beginning to realize the value of...more
The Ph Miracle Diet Have you ever thought about changing your life style in a good way? Do you think it would be good for your body to do some diet changes? That sounds like a really good idea but remember that it's important to do the right...more
How to lose your weight easily? Losing weight is no rocket science, if you have a proper weightloss plan. But, there is a catch. Drawing a good plan is not an easy task. The weightloss plan actually varies from one person to another, depending...more
Pilates For Weight Loss - Maximise Your Efforts While Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for strength training and core strength, it is not necessarily the most efficient way to lose weight. It is commonly considered that aerobic...more