Weight loss….sometimes it just doesn’t stick. Finding the right diet would make all the difference, right? Finally you could achieve your goal and fit into that fly summer dress you bought a few sizes too small on purpose last year. The sad truth is that weight loss diets, for the most part, don’t work and are becoming a thing of the past. Most dieters regain any weight they’ve lost within 3-5 years. Diets only provide a general guideline of what to eat and how much, rarely ever do they help us make better food choices after the diet is over. So typically we revert to our old nutritional habits and as a result our weight yo-yos.
The key to succeeding at weight loss following a diet is change to eating nutrient rich foods and enjoying celebratory or junk foods in moderation. The end result will be natural and gradual weight loss. You will also discover that if you exercise regularly and eat in moderation you will not necessarily have to give up the foods you enjoy.
7 ways to succeed in reaching weight loss goals are:
1. Learn nutrition principles that are effective.
2. Do not use food as a coping mechanism for emotional times or to deal with stress.
3. If you fall off the bandwagon don’t beat yourself up. Get back on course.
4. Find someone to support you so that you stay motivated.
5. Focus not on just “looking good” but on honoring your health and well-being.
6. Change eating habits for the long-term instead of just to lose weight.
7. Adapt to portion control or make your activity level exceed your caloric intake.
Choosing to pursue a higher level of health means being committed, getting the right support, and becoming educated. The great news is that you will become equip with the right means of keeping the weight off for a lifetime.
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