Weight Loss Diet
In today's society that are a lot of folks that would like to improve their health
, fitness level, and transform their lives through weight loss and diet. The challenge for most people is figuring out exactly what they should do and what's the best strategy to use in order to lose weight. One very important tactic that you can implement in order to start seeing results quickly is to begin by approaching weight loss and improving your health as a lifestyle change. This approach will help you to develop new and empowering habits.
The Magic Pill
The obesity epidemic is a very real problem in American society and most people are on a constant lookout for the next 'big thing' or 'product' that will help them lose weight. It is our nature as people to look for the easy way out in everything and weight loss is no different. This attitude makes us search for that magic pill, diet, or product that will produce the results we desire when the truth is that we are the ones that have the power to change our body. Manufacturers of pills and products will have you believe through their advertising that their product is the magic pill that you're looking for but in reality this is not the case. Now there are some legitimate products that can help you with weight loss but they're not to be solely relied up for long term results.
Now although there isn't a magic pills there are actions you can take to help speed up your weight loss.
1- "Clean the house"
Okay okay, I know this is a vague ridiculous statement but allow me to clarify. I am certain in your quest for weight loss that you've decided to adopt new eating habits and I am assuming that your current diet is not the same as how you plan to eat to lose weight. So go through the house, pantry, living room anywhere in your home that you keep food, drinks or snacks and get rid of ALL ITEMS that are not part of your new eating plan. You can't keep anything that has the potential to derail you from your goals. You need to remove the temptation from your living space and create a supportive environment by only keeping the foods in your home that you know will help you to achieve your goals. Donate the food to a soup kitchen or someone else.
2- "Move"
Hopefully by now you notice that I have a knack for a somewhat ridiculous way of stating things. Laugh at me and read on. By move I simply mean exercise (I know I could just state that, right?). Some people down play the importance of exercise in weight loss program because there are countless people who lose weight without exercising. But there will come a time when the weight loss will stop and a plateau will be reached. It is at this point that the light bulb goes off and people start exercising. You need to build muscle tissue to replace the fat that you're losing. No one wants to be skinny and flabby. We want to be healthy, fit, and firm.
3- "Realistic Goals"
This is obvious but you would be surprised how many people screw this up without realizing. For example, I want to lose 30 pounds in 30 days to fit into that dress for my reunion. I know this is an incredibly desirable goal and people do achieve it but most times it's not lasting, sustainable or healthy. A realistic approach would be to focus on short term and long term goals and incorporate exercise goals into the weight loss goals. And give yourself time. Remember how long it took you to gain the weight you want to lose and keep that in mind because if you gained 30 pounds in six months do you think you could lose it in 30 days? Doesn't make sense does it?
4- "Talk to a trainer"
You'll notice I say 'talk' to a trainer not necessarily 'hire' a trainer. Although I'm a personal trainer I will say frankly that a lot of people don't need one on one instruction but what you do need is some advice on exercise selection, program design and exercise performance (doing the exercises properly). Most of this information can be discussed verbally as opposed to actually training. You may need to meet with a trainer for a few times and then you're ready to go on your own.
5- "Don't Starve"
I am sure it's not the first time you've heard that but you may be wondering how can I not starve when I'm going to be eating less than I have in the past? And also what about cravings? Well studies show that most cravings last about two minutes so the next time that you're craving something wait a couple of minutes until it passes and try to determine exactly what you're craving. Maybe your body is trying to send you a legitimate message of some nutrient you're lacking. If the craving does not go away, drink 16 ounces of water and then take a walk. As you're walking use your imagination to visualize the you that you want to be.
6- "Keep A Journal"
This will help you to chart your progress as well as be a place where you can be truly intimate with yourself. You would be surprised how good it feels when you have a place where you can be truly honest with you. Sometimes getting things out on paper helps you to deal with them and makes you more self aware. This journal will be extremely powerful because you would have a record of your success and will allow you to repeat the process if necessary and know exactly what works for you. There are a few ways you can keep this journal. You can simply write in a notebook or some people even start their own blog to share with the world.
7- "Rest And Relaxation"
Stress can cause weight gain. Read that again. You can be on a strict diet, good exercise program and still not lose weight if you don't learn to manage everyday stress effectively. Find a few different outlets to release your stress. You can try massage therapy, more sleep, or some people find exercise helps them to release stress. Whatever you do is personal preference but you must reduce your stress.
There is no One way to lose weight. If there was, there would only be one diet, or one exercise program. For some people diet and exercise is not enough. In these cases there may be a psychological or medical reason that prevents weight loss. Psychologically the self image which is the image we have of ourselves affects how we look. How we 'see' ourselves is what we become. Now if there aren't any mental issues then it's possible that you could have something physically wrong that is preventing you from losing weight and you should check with your Physician.
by: jelani simba khalfani
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