The Secrets To Successful And Sustainable Weight Loss
Apr 20th, 2009 by Jim
Focus on health and fitness first and weight second. The healthier you are, the easier the weight loss becomes. If you lose weight at the expense of your health you are unlikely to keep it off.
[Is there really some mysterious secret to achieving your fitness goals?]
Set Realistic Goals
Say no to extreme diets, miracle fat loss pills, and magic food fads. Create sustainable habits that can last a lifetime. Start where you are and make gradual changes. Take pride in your progress, learn as you go and most important, take slip-ups and setbacks in stride. Every failure is a lesson and feedback in what doesn’t work for you. You cannot fail, you can only learn and grow.
Pay Attention To The Details
Notice when you are triggered to overeat or skip workouts. Observe the impact certain foods have on your energy, digestion and water retention. Start reading labels on everything you buy to determine if there are hidden sugars, corn syrup, trans fat or chemical ingredients.
Say No To Big Portions
Keep in mind the average adult stomach has about a one quart capacity, so eating huge platter size meals makes no sense. Overstuffing also leaves you feeling groggy, impedes digestion, and gives your body more calories than it can use at one time. If you have a big appetite start with a giant green vegetable salad or a bowl of vegetable soup.
Change Your Life And Your Body Will Follow
Even small steps like drinking more water, walking to work, and refusing to eat while watching TV, can start you in the right direction.
Remember Weight Loss Is Individual
We all have different bodies and different metabolisms. So don’t fret if your best friend is shedding weight at a faster rate than you. Just keep your eyes on the prize – healthy weight loss and whole body vitality that will last into your 90’s! If you are not getting good results from your current efforts seek expertise from a qualified health and nutrition expert.
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