Post by Tim Wescott on Mar 7, 2004 12:09:56 GMT -5
The Positive Weight Loss Approach:
Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should
make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude.
We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. In
fact, for some, it can be downright tough. It takes time,
practice and support to change lifetime habits. But it's a
process you must learn in order to succeed. It is said that if
you do something for 21 days it will become a habit. You and
you alone are the one who has the power to lose unwanted
pounds.
Think Like a Winner
Think like a winner, and not a loser - - remember that emotions
are like muscles and the ones you use most grow the strongest.
If you always look at the negative side of things, you'll become
a downbeat, pessimistic person. Even slightly negative thoughts
have a greater impact on you and last longer than powerful
positive thoughts.
Negative thinking doesn't do you any good, it just holds you back
from accomplishing the things you want to do. When a negative
thought creeps into your mind, replace it reminding yourself that
you're somebody, you have self-worth and you possess unique
strengths and talents.
Contemplate what lies ahead of you. Losing weight is not just about
diets. It's about a whole new you and the possibility of creating a
new life for yourself. Investigate the weight loss programs that
appeal to you and that you feel will teach you the behavioral skills
you need to stick with throughout the weight-loss process.
First you should look for support among family and friends. It can
be an enormous help to discuss obstacles and share skills and
tactics with others on the same path. You might look for this
support from others you know who are in weight loss programs
and you can seek guidance from someone you know who has
lost weight and kept it off.
There are success stories across the country today on television
and in newspapers, magazines and tabloids about people who have
miraculously lost untold pounds and kept it off. In all instances
they say their mental attitude as well as their outlook on life
has totally changed.
Learning New Skills
Diets and weight loss programs are more flexible now than they
once were and there are many prepared foods already portioned
out. They are made attractive and can be prepared in a matter
of minutes. Low-fat and low-calorie foods are on shelves everywhere.
You will probably need to learn new, wiser eating skills. You will
want a weight loss regimen that gives you some control, rather
than imposing one rigid system. Look for one that offers a variety
of different eating plans, so you can choose the one that's best
for you.
Keep in mind, too, that your weight loss program will most likely
include some physical exercises. Look at the exercising aspect
of your program as fun and recreation and not as a form of
grueling and sweaty work. The fact is that physical fitness is
linked inseparable to all personal effectiveness in every field.
Anyone willing to take the few simple steps that lie between
them and fitness will shortly begin to feel better, and the
improvement will reflect itself in every facet of their existence.
Doctors now say that walking is one of the best exercises. It
helps the total circulation of blood throughout the body, and
thus has a direct effect on your overall feeling of health. There
are things such as aerobics, jogging, swimming and many other
exercises which will benefit a weight loss program. Discuss the
options with your doctor and take his advice in planning your
exercise and weight loss program.
Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should
make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude.
We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. In
fact, for some, it can be downright tough. It takes time,
practice and support to change lifetime habits. But it's a
process you must learn in order to succeed. It is said that if
you do something for 21 days it will become a habit. You and
you alone are the one who has the power to lose unwanted
pounds.
Think Like a Winner
Think like a winner, and not a loser - - remember that emotions
are like muscles and the ones you use most grow the strongest.
If you always look at the negative side of things, you'll become
a downbeat, pessimistic person. Even slightly negative thoughts
have a greater impact on you and last longer than powerful
positive thoughts.
Negative thinking doesn't do you any good, it just holds you back
from accomplishing the things you want to do. When a negative
thought creeps into your mind, replace it reminding yourself that
you're somebody, you have self-worth and you possess unique
strengths and talents.
Contemplate what lies ahead of you. Losing weight is not just about
diets. It's about a whole new you and the possibility of creating a
new life for yourself. Investigate the weight loss programs that
appeal to you and that you feel will teach you the behavioral skills
you need to stick with throughout the weight-loss process.
First you should look for support among family and friends. It can
be an enormous help to discuss obstacles and share skills and
tactics with others on the same path. You might look for this
support from others you know who are in weight loss programs
and you can seek guidance from someone you know who has
lost weight and kept it off.
There are success stories across the country today on television
and in newspapers, magazines and tabloids about people who have
miraculously lost untold pounds and kept it off. In all instances
they say their mental attitude as well as their outlook on life
has totally changed.
Learning New Skills
Diets and weight loss programs are more flexible now than they
once were and there are many prepared foods already portioned
out. They are made attractive and can be prepared in a matter
of minutes. Low-fat and low-calorie foods are on shelves everywhere.
You will probably need to learn new, wiser eating skills. You will
want a weight loss regimen that gives you some control, rather
than imposing one rigid system. Look for one that offers a variety
of different eating plans, so you can choose the one that's best
for you.
Keep in mind, too, that your weight loss program will most likely
include some physical exercises. Look at the exercising aspect
of your program as fun and recreation and not as a form of
grueling and sweaty work. The fact is that physical fitness is
linked inseparable to all personal effectiveness in every field.
Anyone willing to take the few simple steps that lie between
them and fitness will shortly begin to feel better, and the
improvement will reflect itself in every facet of their existence.
Doctors now say that walking is one of the best exercises. It
helps the total circulation of blood throughout the body, and
thus has a direct effect on your overall feeling of health. There
are things such as aerobics, jogging, swimming and many other
exercises which will benefit a weight loss program. Discuss the
options with your doctor and take his advice in planning your
exercise and weight loss program.