subject: What Does It Really Take To Lose Weight? [print this page] There is a great deal of information on losing weight. Most of it is good, a lot of it is common sense and some of it is off the wall and should be ignored. I have always found that as long as the information is accurate and complete, the simpler the better. For losing weight, as long as you make sensible food choices, follow a simple exercise program and have a positive mental outlook you are well on your way.
The most important of all these is the mental outlook. If you do not learn to manage what it is that causes you to compulsively eat, you will probably never get to a healthy weight. Compulsive eating is when you eat for a reason other than being hungry. You may be eating to deal with stress, anger, loneliness or boredom. Whatever the reason, it will add pounds and will not solve your problems.
To me the food and the exercise is the easy part. I have found certain exercises that I enjoy and I do not have any problems doing them on a regular enough basis. The food should be easy these days. There are so many food plans for losing weight that you should have no problem finding one that fits your lifestyle. If you like to cook, there are some great books and programs that will provide you with all the tools for preparing tasty low-calorie meals.
If you don't have time to cook or hate to cook, there are several options that will work for you. There are numerous companies that have food based plans where you select a predetermined number of meals and snacks to complete your menu for the day. Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem and eDiets are just a few of these programs. You do have options that fit your needs when it comes eating healthy and losing weight.
If you can find a food plan that you like and will fit into your life and set time aside for physical activity you are halfway there. There is assistance in the form of books, forums and online communities that will help you deal with the emotional challenges that you deal with everyday that may lead to compulsive eating.
by: Marjorie Salada
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