Say Goodbye To Dieting

Written by Cori Sachais Swidorsky


The first goal we have when going on a diet is to lose weight. The second goal is to keeprepparttar weight off. Why is it that we lose weight while dieting, and then gain it back when we stoprepparttar 148856 diet?

A diet is something temporary. We followrepparttar 148857 guidelines,repparttar 148858 do’s and don’ts, andrepparttar 148859 result is weight loss. As soon as we stop following those guidelines, we start to gain weight. It’s temporary. We need to educate ourselves about carbohydrates, sugar, fat and protein, and how they affect our bodies. We need a healthy, nutritional balance that will keeprepparttar 148860 weight off for good. What we need is a way of life.

I have struggled with my weight since I was 18; I am now 34 years old. Over a year ago, I decided to tryrepparttar 148861 South Beach Diet. I lost over 30 pounds and have kept

The Psychology of Weight Loss – Getting to the ROOTS!

Written by Greg Ryan


We have missedrepparttar boat and your boat is sinking fast. You have weighted your ship down with stats, calories, grams and pounds. Now you are more confused than ever on how to lose weight, feel better and get stronger. We America catch up withrepparttar 148783 crisis, or willrepparttar 148784 diabetes and obesity epidemic sink us? The answer is not inrepparttar 148785 numbersrepparttar 148786 answer is inrepparttar 148787 psychology of weight loss. Yes, America’s health will get worse before it gets better. In order for you to get better these two steps must take place:

Step #1: Get over your hang-ups!

Why is it so hard for me to start exercising? I know it’s good for me. It seems like I have some form of resistance to getting in better shape.

“Exercise Resistance” or ER means a conscious or unconscious block against participating in a regular active program. Studies show that some people have barriers built up from past experiences that give them a negative mindset toward exercise and food. In many cases, this prevents a person from starting or following through on an exercise program.

RESENTMENT

I thoughtrepparttar 148788 golden years were supposed to be filled with relaxing things to do, not more activities I usually put off before?

Building up resentment toward exercise goes much deeper than just not likingrepparttar 148789 effort it takes to do it. Resentment brings out a rebellious attitude in us. The sooner you acceptrepparttar 148790 fact that exercise is going to have to be a part ofrepparttar 148791 rest of your life,repparttar 148792 more likely you will start —repparttar 148793 more likely you will continue exercising. Resentment is usually fueled by his cousins: Denial, Pride and Laziness. The best thing to do is never let them play together. Resentment is a form of pride.

FAILURE

The only failure is not starting. Success is not measured in numbers. It is measured in your growth throughrepparttar 148794 process. Just because your track record may show some ups and downs has no bearing on your future efforts. Plus, your self-worth is not based on how many times you started an exercise program. Fear of failure is an excuse to never try.

PERFECTION

If you think for one second that you are going to be perfect in sticking to a plan, forget it. It’s not possible for anyone. The truth is you will never be perfect. Perfectionism is an illusion.

COMPARISONS

You will always compare your results to something or someone. Once you hit a goal there will always be another one. You may even berepparttar 148795 type that no matter what you do, it will never be good enough. If you are this type, stop for a minute and listen to your body. Comparing yourself to others and your past is a losing battle.

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