There is an incredible amount of information, books, programs
and methods available out there for anyone attempting to lose
weight. As a result, two things often occur. They are information
overload and confusion. If we stop and think for a few minutes,
there are 3 things that we absolutely must know before we embark
on our
1/ The most essential step, the step that makes the other aspects
of our
I know, everyone and their mother writes about setting your goals.
This in and of itself does not begin to approach how important this
step is. The goal to lose weight and to become physically fit has
to be resolute. One must reach down deep inside and form a conviction
that this is the single most important issue in our life. The secret
here is to create a mindset so powerful that it over rides the already
existing programming. Believe it or not, once this is accomplished, the
battle is won. Every action that you take, even your missteps, will
expand until your goal is achieved.
2/ Everyone is a little different. The approach that works for one person
will not necessarily work for you. Here is the truth about dieting: It does
not work, not in the long run. If you wish to lose weight and keep it off
forever, you must change the way you eat. Changing the way that you
eat is not the same as dieting. Dieting is something that you do for a
fixed period of time. You can go off your diet (and feel guilty).
Changing the way that you eat is a lifestyle change. It is as it implies,
you change your lifestyle, forever. Getting fat does not happen in a
vacuum. It is the way that you eat and your lifestyle that allows you
to become overweight.
Do your homework and change your diet. Once you make this transition
the weight will come off effortlessly. Just as important, you will improve
your health and the weight will stay off.
3/ You need physical activity. In order for this to work it is important to
establish a regular routine. Get up in the morning and either walk, jog
or ride a bicycle. Go swimming or do aerobics. Whatever it is, make a
schedule and adhere to it.
The added benefit to exercising regularly is that it will improve your mood
and this in turn will give you the strength to continue with your
program.
That is it in a nutshell. Like anything else this takes time. In a little while,
with some effort, you will gain momentum and it will become that much
easier.