subject: Effective Weight Loss- but "Can I still eat What I like?" [print this page] Author: Kenny DuPreez Author: Kenny DuPreez
Effective weight loss is a huge subject, and one finds a lot of different methods of effectively losing weight available. Each one claiming to be "the one", and somehow finding fault with whatever else is available. The common denominator is the person. How does one choose, which method of weight loss to follow?
Firstly, I think it is crucial, to start with the correct mindset. To achieve this, you should
clearly decide what it is you would like to achieve, and why.
What it is you would like to achieve?You want to effectively lose weight. Do you want to firm up generally? Lose your tummy? Become more defined? Do you want to fit into an old outfit? Just worried about your health? Not satisfied with your appearance? Is your figure maybe affecting the company you keep, or
are looking to attract? Looking to attract your "perfect" partner?
Why exactly do you want
to lose weight?
Some brain storming is needed, to crystallize your Goal. To define the what, and the why.What you would like to achieve, is your goal. Why you would want that goal, is your motivation. The engine that keeps you diligent. Make a list of your criteria, and make your list as long as you like. Even, take a few days, over compiling your list. Keep deleting, and adding, until you are perfectly sure of "what" it is you want to achieve.
Do the same with "why" you need to accomplish your goal.
If you can send a concise, clear message to your brain, it is then clear on how to adapt your life, to accommodate effective weight loss. The weight loss program you choose, is the tool to achieve your goal. Your mind will make it happen. But first, your mind has to be clear on what you require it to achieve.
A method to clearly monitor your progress, so you can see where you are, in the process is a great help. Maybe, regularly, measure yourself, weigh
yourself, take before and after photos. Choose a method you feel comfortable with, and can maintain.
Determine how you motivate yourself. Are you moving towards, or moving away from
something? Ask yourself, why do you want to lose weight? If
you answer to fit into something you no longer fit into, you're moving toward. If you answer "So I can get rid if my back pain, you're moving away. Once you find the answer, (you probably want to vary the questions, and repeat several times, to arrive at an accurate conclusion)
You then have the strategy to motivate yourself. Try getting pictures, of what you want to move towards, or away from, and put them in places to keep you focused.
Now that you know why, and what you want to do, and you also know how to motivate yourself, it is time to get the final ingredient for effective weight loss.About the Author:
