Dieters : Questions You Must Ask Yourself when You Want to Lose Weight
Now I know you’re always asking yourself questions.
You know the ones like “Why can’t I lose weight?” and “Why does everything that’s bad for you taste good?”. But those questions won’t get you anywhere – except maybe helping you feel sorry for yourself and setting you up for a spot of comfort eating.
A more empowering set of questions, on the other hand, will get you off to a good start if you’re about to begin a weight loss program (or keep you on track if you’re in the middle of a diet).
Here are the questions to ask when you want to give your weight loss efforts a real kick start.
Why do you want to lose weight?
Make sure your reasons for losing weight are clear. Do you want to look good? Do you want to feel healthier? Has your doctor given you a health warning? Do you just want to be able to run around the park with your kids? Maybe all these reasons apply. The more reasons you have for losing weight and the more you are aware of them the easier it will be to remind yourself to keep to your weight loss program when the going gets tough. Even better, spend some time imagining how you will FEEL when you succeed. This will do more than anything to increase your motivation.
How much weight do you want to lose?
Set yourself a target. This gives you something to aim for and you will be able to see how much closer you are getting each week. You can never succeed if you don’t know what the end point is. “I want to lose weight” is not a measurable goal – you have succeeded (of sorts) after you lose an ounce. Make your goal specific with a target to aim for.
What will you do to lose weight?
Nothing is going to change unless you do. So what changes are you going to make? Will you follow a particular plan or just cut down in general? How will you know if you’re succeeding? What exercise will you take (if any)? How will you make sure that you follow your plan? What will you do about the things that might get in the way? Vague ideas about losing weight need to translate via a concrete plan into action. Ask yourself the questions and decide what you will do.
Who will support you?
Some people will actively encourage you and help your efforts while others will get in the way of your plans. Do you know who your supporters will be? And who you will need to avoid or find some way to deal with? Ask for the support you need from those you think are most likely to give it or join a club of people who are also trying to lose weight. These are available online or offline. If you can afford it think about getting a coach – all that focus on your success will work wonders. As for those who are less than enthusiastic about your plans, think about ways of handling them. Of course you’ll need a different strategy for close friends and relatives than you need for the guy who brings cakes into the office and insists you eat one!
And the final question?
When will you start?
There’s no time like TODAY. No eating the pantry empty before you begin. Dump the junk food and get started right now!
Copyright 2005, Janice Elizabeth Small
Janice Elizabeth is a successful weight loss coach, slimming club owner and author of “The Diet Exit Plan”, an 8 week coaching program for
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Weight Loss Problems at Their Worst ?America is on the Path of Delusion, Depression, and Destruction
Am I missing something here? If I am, someone please email me and tell me. But, the shape of you and every person in America tells me I am not missing the boat at all. However, sometimes like today I sure feel someone in my industry and in the medical industry is really off the real issue, and not intending on getting back any time soon.
The big question I have is this, "With all the articles on the internet now, with all the equipment, diets and gimmicks out there, why are you and America getting fatter, more depressed and suffer from preventable diseases every day?"
Diabetes and Obesity are going to weigh down America until it breaks, not including what the health care costs will be.
All the fitness people, doctor’s and so called experts (my peers) want and think they should tell you how to count calories, what piece of equipment is better than the other, and what diet plan is best. While these all are necessities, THEY ARE MISSING THE BIGGER PROBLEM! God knows there are enough of programs out there.
Harder road, dodging a bullet, denial, pride, lazy maybe all the above are the reasons, but the best way to help you is not with numbers charts, how much weight or which exercise works best. THIS IS NOT WORKING PEOPLE, CAN’T YOU SEE?
The problem of the health of America lies in your approach. You are not exercising for some reason. You lose your motivation two months into a workout plan, why? This is behavioral not charts. Yes, it is the harder road, but the only road for you to be successful. Until you realize this, until my peers realize this, you and everyone else will continue down a path of depression, destruction and delusion.
Here are the five steps for a successful weight loss plan:
Determine HOW you are motivated
Determine the REASONS behind the unwanted behaviors
Develop a great support system
Eat for fuel not for taste
Keep being active
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While exercise and eating guidelines are based on good scientific principles, they do not necessarily agree with human nature or common sense. Recent history tells us that we are better off encouraging the mediocre people who are willing to include exercise in their daily lives, rather than cramming guidelines down the majority of those who want to fight the inevitable. In the end, keeping things simple and in a supportive situation will keep everyone happy.
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