One of my favorite success quotes talks about having a single, overriding objective and making everything else in life bend towards helping you to attain that objective.
Well I've got a challenge for you.
I am literally daring you to make your weight loss goals the single, overriding objective to which you will make other things bend this month.
Am I asking you to put your weight loss absolutely first? Before Family? Before Work?
Certainly not!
Of course there will always be things in your life that will be more important to you than this.
However, I do believe that the list of things more important than your own weight loss and fitness is a short one. I also believe that even many things that are more important can be modified to help accommodate this part of your life.
There's also a point to be made that without your health, nothing else matters anyway.
I mean think about it. Obesity is either a root cause or an aid in almost every major deadly disease and condition. I think that calls for your fitness and weight loss program to be just a bit of a top priority.
Wouldn't you agree?
I thought so.
Now if you haven't been prioritizing your program I don't want you to go beating up on yourself. That's not what this is about.
Instead of dwelling on what you may not have done, put in some extra effort this month to find ways to make SURE that you are making the time and resources available to yourself that you need to stay in shape.
1) Schedule Your Exercising, Keeping it Simple and Easy
This sounds oh, so simple. But you wouldn't believe how many people I talk to who "try" to get a workout in "if they can get around to it", and never do.
Look, the reality is that most busy people these days will not be able to get to the gym or even be able to workout at home every day. And the good news is that you don't have to.
Get out your planner and really take a hard look at your schedule. If nothing else, you will need to find 3 to 5 days in a week that you can set aside at least 30 minutes for some cardio. Of course you will get better results with 5 days, but it is more important that you are doing something than doing a lot.
Try to plan activities that are easily accessible and even fun if you can. A cardio funk class at a gym that's near by. Jogging while you walk the dog around the neighborhood. Sticking your favorite cardio DVD into the player and "working it out".
Do whatever is easy, simple, and hopefully fun. You want to set yourself up for success, so don't try and complicate the issue.
2) Plan Your Grocery Shopping for Weight Loss
Create a "master list" of all of the healthy foods that you'll need to get through the week eating healthy. Go and get them all at once and them stock them at home.
This way, you will always have healthy food options that will help you in your weight loss goals.
You also won't be caught off guard with the "munchies" and nothing to snack on in the house but your children's (or significant other's!) junk food. You can also plan to take certain snacks to work with you that can help you stay away from the temptations of doughnut-and-pizza-peddling co-workers.
3) Take Advantage of Weekend Time
The fact of the matter is that for most people, the weekend is the only time when they have complete control over what they do during the day. Why not take advantage of this time to make sure you get in a little jog or some aerobics or even biking in the morning or afternoon when you are having some down time?
Look at it this way: you'll be knocking out 2 days of workouts before the week even begins. Then, based on your personal program, you will only have to worry about doing it again 1,2, or 3 days.
This will go a long way to take some pressure off of you so that you won't feel like you failed just because you got busy for a day or two and truly just could not get around to doing anything for your body.
Using this tactics will go along way in making sure that you are able to stick with your program and not quit---even during times when your schedule is hectic and keeping up is rough.
4) One Day at a Time
Most people won't tell you this, but having the discipline to stay in shape---especially in the eating department---is something that usually is gradual and takes some time.
And I know this from personal experience.
It actually took me a year or two before I could really stick to a diet and exercise plan without fouling it all up. And to be honest, it is still a challenge even for me.
Therefore, there is absolutely no reason why should feel defeated if you mess up on any given day. Just get back on the horse and commit to yourself that you'll get it the right the next; and then the next; and then the next. And when you slip up again. Get over it quickly and do better the next day.
I know this all sounds pretty simplistic. That's because it really is simple.
What makes it so challenging is that ugly four-syllabal word called C-O-N-S-I-S-T-E-N-C-Y. Its what separate people who achieve from those who don't in virtually any endeavor.
But the bottom line of it all is that if the days that you do the right things far out way the days you do the wrong things, you will be truly successful in the end.
And yes, it really is that simple.
To YourBestBody,
Lawrence ColeYour Lifestyle and Fitness Coach
Lawrence Cole is a Lifestyle and Fitness Consultant based out of Los Angeles, CA and the owner of http://www.yourbestbodynow.com . He has over 10 years of health and fitness experience and designing simple, effective nutritional strategies to help individuals achieve their personal best internal health and physical conditioning
Monday, April 21, 2008
Losing That Ugly Belly Fat by Ted Denton
It's a known fact that too much belly fat affects over 65 percent of the population, making the majority of us come up with novel ideas to hide the bulge. But while trying to hide our "little" bulge, we are ignoring the major hazard it causes to our health.
There are a couple different types of belly fat - one being subcutaneous fat, the stuff under our skin which covers our ab muscles. The other kind is known as visceral fat and this fat is the stuff under the ab muscles and it goes around our internal organs. This fat is also commonly called the beer belly because it can really push out the abdomen into not very pretty dimensions. This visceral fat is the more dangerous of the two because it seems to let loose into our system inflammatory molecules.
Both subcutaneous and visceral fat can really increase the risk of heart disease,high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and even sleep apnea where you at times stop breathing while asleep!
Okay - so we know the dangers of our ugly belly fat - how do we get rid of it? Is there any actual fixes without ordering something we see on television as the next stupendous fat loss tool? Mostly no...real fixes to our health issues do not come overnight. We need to decide we are going to get rid of our ugly, fatty bellies with common sense, which equates to changing our diet and adding proven exercise routines.
Yep...like it or not, we have to alter our lifestyles by altering our fast food eating mentality, along with the right exercise routine to get our metabolic rates heading in the correct direction. You can't do just one. It's another known fact that if we combine healthy eating AND routine exercise, we are more likely to get rid of the fat and keep it off than if we just curb our eating habits, or just exercise.
FYI - most exercise routines that we think will be our answer to getting rid of our belly fat such as weight training for different body areas, crunches and bends and the like do not work. We could do them for months on end and see very little results, which in turn irritates us to no end and tadah - our fat stays the same and maybe gets a little more fatty.
The good news is that after swimming against the tide of products and exercises that do not produce results, I've come across a unique system that DOES work. It's worked for me and for thousands and if you're reading this, then you haven't come across it yet.
It's a system that incorporates a total solution: exercises, training regiments that produce results and more importantly correct nutritional combinations. If you let this tool do what it is designed for and follow it through, you will lose the belly fat that you're looking down at right about now!
Don't put it off any more...you must be tired of seeing that bulge in your belly everytime you shower like I did. This system of course works for men and women...you just have to make a commitment to keep at it. Nothing is easy in this world, except wolfing down food that is not good for us.
Take the step now and check out this system..."Lose Your Belly Fat"....you'll look and feel better, and have a heck of a pack of abs in the process, trust me! Just commit to it!
If you really want to get rid of that belly fat, grab this free fat loss guide that shows over 25 methods for recharging your metabolism to make it happen : Lose Belly Fat!
Ted Denton has written many easy to use tips and techniques in internet marketing, online dating and now has ventured into what is taking the world by storm: a person's own health and fitness. Take a look at one of the top weight training sources today.
I've just learned about a resource that helps you lose all the weight you want, naturally and permanently without any crazy diets or pills (they don't work). Check it out: https://paydotcom.com/r/484/payabmjazz/4069092/
Take care!
There are a couple different types of belly fat - one being subcutaneous fat, the stuff under our skin which covers our ab muscles. The other kind is known as visceral fat and this fat is the stuff under the ab muscles and it goes around our internal organs. This fat is also commonly called the beer belly because it can really push out the abdomen into not very pretty dimensions. This visceral fat is the more dangerous of the two because it seems to let loose into our system inflammatory molecules.
Both subcutaneous and visceral fat can really increase the risk of heart disease,high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and even sleep apnea where you at times stop breathing while asleep!
Okay - so we know the dangers of our ugly belly fat - how do we get rid of it? Is there any actual fixes without ordering something we see on television as the next stupendous fat loss tool? Mostly no...real fixes to our health issues do not come overnight. We need to decide we are going to get rid of our ugly, fatty bellies with common sense, which equates to changing our diet and adding proven exercise routines.
Yep...like it or not, we have to alter our lifestyles by altering our fast food eating mentality, along with the right exercise routine to get our metabolic rates heading in the correct direction. You can't do just one. It's another known fact that if we combine healthy eating AND routine exercise, we are more likely to get rid of the fat and keep it off than if we just curb our eating habits, or just exercise.
FYI - most exercise routines that we think will be our answer to getting rid of our belly fat such as weight training for different body areas, crunches and bends and the like do not work. We could do them for months on end and see very little results, which in turn irritates us to no end and tadah - our fat stays the same and maybe gets a little more fatty.
The good news is that after swimming against the tide of products and exercises that do not produce results, I've come across a unique system that DOES work. It's worked for me and for thousands and if you're reading this, then you haven't come across it yet.
It's a system that incorporates a total solution: exercises, training regiments that produce results and more importantly correct nutritional combinations. If you let this tool do what it is designed for and follow it through, you will lose the belly fat that you're looking down at right about now!
Don't put it off any more...you must be tired of seeing that bulge in your belly everytime you shower like I did. This system of course works for men and women...you just have to make a commitment to keep at it. Nothing is easy in this world, except wolfing down food that is not good for us.
Take the step now and check out this system..."Lose Your Belly Fat"....you'll look and feel better, and have a heck of a pack of abs in the process, trust me! Just commit to it!
If you really want to get rid of that belly fat, grab this free fat loss guide that shows over 25 methods for recharging your metabolism to make it happen : Lose Belly Fat!
Ted Denton has written many easy to use tips and techniques in internet marketing, online dating and now has ventured into what is taking the world by storm: a person's own health and fitness. Take a look at one of the top weight training sources today.
I've just learned about a resource that helps you lose all the weight you want, naturally and permanently without any crazy diets or pills (they don't work). Check it out: https://paydotcom.com/r/484/payabmjazz/4069092/
Take care!
LA Weight Loss - Kick Start Your Weight Loss Today!
For years and years, a majority of women have turned to LA Weight Loss to do away with their excess pounds. This staple for the dieting community has stood the test of time for a lot of reasons. Though some have criticized about their services, many have sung their praises as well. It is essential to take a personal inventory before even entering LA Weight Loss in the first place. This will make the distinction between your singing their praises and filing a complaint with the management.
The first thing you have to think about in your personal inventory is why you are looking to LA Weight Loss for your dieting needs. We all know the basics of weight loss. Its all about eating less and exercising more that will lead to your shedding pounds while eating more and exercising less will result in your weight gain. If we know this general rule, why do we look to LA Weight Loss for help?
Some may need the support that only a service like this can offer. Sure it is easy to know the general rule of dieting but it is seemingly impossible to track it. For those joining an organization like LA Weight Loss will assist you stay on track. On the other hand, if you are joining to get a quick-fix for your weight problem, you have certainly gone to the wrong place.
One of the critics of LA Weight Loss is a close friend of mine who lamented, “Oh yeah, I gave them a bunch of money and they told be to put myself on a diet.” She was enraged that there was not more to the system than consultations, menus, counseling and supplements. Whilst I can understand that she felt as though she was paying for nothing, I think that she was simply expecting a bit too much. It appears as if my friend wanted LA Weight Loss to shed the extra pounds for her. She didn’t expect to have to put any sweat into her dieting success. This view was not only harmful to her relationship with the organization but also it was detrimental to her dieting goals. She was unsuccessful at her diet because she was not willing to put forth any energy or time into the program. She expected LA Weight Loss to do this for her.
Remember losing weight is not a inert activity. It takes determination and drive. One must bear in mind that by simply joining a group like LA Weight Loss will not guarantee success. It is a collaborative effort. The staff is dedicated to their clients. The clients need to be committed as well.
John Wellington provides readers with up-to-date commentaries, articles, and reviews for fitness, wellness as well as other related information
The first thing you have to think about in your personal inventory is why you are looking to LA Weight Loss for your dieting needs. We all know the basics of weight loss. Its all about eating less and exercising more that will lead to your shedding pounds while eating more and exercising less will result in your weight gain. If we know this general rule, why do we look to LA Weight Loss for help?
Some may need the support that only a service like this can offer. Sure it is easy to know the general rule of dieting but it is seemingly impossible to track it. For those joining an organization like LA Weight Loss will assist you stay on track. On the other hand, if you are joining to get a quick-fix for your weight problem, you have certainly gone to the wrong place.
One of the critics of LA Weight Loss is a close friend of mine who lamented, “Oh yeah, I gave them a bunch of money and they told be to put myself on a diet.” She was enraged that there was not more to the system than consultations, menus, counseling and supplements. Whilst I can understand that she felt as though she was paying for nothing, I think that she was simply expecting a bit too much. It appears as if my friend wanted LA Weight Loss to shed the extra pounds for her. She didn’t expect to have to put any sweat into her dieting success. This view was not only harmful to her relationship with the organization but also it was detrimental to her dieting goals. She was unsuccessful at her diet because she was not willing to put forth any energy or time into the program. She expected LA Weight Loss to do this for her.
Remember losing weight is not a inert activity. It takes determination and drive. One must bear in mind that by simply joining a group like LA Weight Loss will not guarantee success. It is a collaborative effort. The staff is dedicated to their clients. The clients need to be committed as well.
John Wellington provides readers with up-to-date commentaries, articles, and reviews for fitness, wellness as well as other related information
Natural Weight Loss Equals Effective Weight Loss
With so many different products and magic weight loss pills on the market, many people seem to be turning away from the standard, tried and proven methods of losing weight. And the enticement is very real! Who wouldn’t love to just pop a pill, not change anything in their lifestyle, and lose 10 pounds a week? While many of the diet and weight loss supplements on the market can be very effective aids in losing weight, they should not be the focus of a weight loss mentality or program. So let’s get back to the basics.
The basics in natural weight loss and weight management are the following: nutrition and exercise. In this article we will discuss these two main topics in the categories of diet, resistance training, and cardio exercise.
Diet and Nutrition
While its very cliché to say that you are what you eat, there is a lot of truth to this statement. Let’s look deeper at this statement and think about some every day examples and evidences of this statement as well. Think about the last time you went to an all-you-can-eat buffet. For the most part, what was the overall physical condition of the people eating there? You make the call: are people that eat in the style of an all-you-can-eat buffet becoming what they eat? Does eating large amounts of food high in fat make your body react a certain way? Of course it does! Granted, this is some what of an extreme example, but the concept is true. Eating clean and reducing highly processed foods, lots of sugar, and the wrong types of fat will definitely help your body composition. For a great example of this, see the movie “Super-size Me.”
Resistance Training
There are many different types of resistance training that are effective. Weight training, pilates, yoga – all can be effective ways to get your body moving. Why is resistance training than cardio training? Because resistance training helps to build muscle more than anything else. Simply put, if your body has more muscle it tends to function and burn fat more effectively. So in summary, resistance training does more than just get your heart pumping and your muscles burning, but it builds muscle and improves your overall physical appearance and condition.
Cardio Training
As with resistance training, there are many ways to do cardio training: running (either outdoors or on a treadmill), biking, using an elliptical trainer, stair climber, rollerblading, and many more. There are several reasons why you should include cardio training in your natural weight loss or maintenance program. One of the main reasons is that doing cardio helps your body to burn more fat. Cardio will really get your heart pumping and will also put your body in a prime stat to burn more calories. Another reason to do cardio is overall conditioning. Do you find yourself getting easily winded when doing normal things like going up a staircase? Cardio training will help your body get used to that type of work.
In summary, for a natural weight loss or maintenance program to truly be effective and work over a longer period of time, you need to include proper nutrition, resistance training, and cardio training. These are the three pillars of your program and if any one of them is missing or being in some way neglected you will find that your program is not working as well as you might have hoped. When it comes to using supplements, remember that they are only supplemental to what you are already doing, hence the name “supplements.”
Dan Patterson is an editor of the website http://www.bodyfitnessinfo.com
The basics in natural weight loss and weight management are the following: nutrition and exercise. In this article we will discuss these two main topics in the categories of diet, resistance training, and cardio exercise.
Diet and Nutrition
While its very cliché to say that you are what you eat, there is a lot of truth to this statement. Let’s look deeper at this statement and think about some every day examples and evidences of this statement as well. Think about the last time you went to an all-you-can-eat buffet. For the most part, what was the overall physical condition of the people eating there? You make the call: are people that eat in the style of an all-you-can-eat buffet becoming what they eat? Does eating large amounts of food high in fat make your body react a certain way? Of course it does! Granted, this is some what of an extreme example, but the concept is true. Eating clean and reducing highly processed foods, lots of sugar, and the wrong types of fat will definitely help your body composition. For a great example of this, see the movie “Super-size Me.”
Resistance Training
There are many different types of resistance training that are effective. Weight training, pilates, yoga – all can be effective ways to get your body moving. Why is resistance training than cardio training? Because resistance training helps to build muscle more than anything else. Simply put, if your body has more muscle it tends to function and burn fat more effectively. So in summary, resistance training does more than just get your heart pumping and your muscles burning, but it builds muscle and improves your overall physical appearance and condition.
Cardio Training
As with resistance training, there are many ways to do cardio training: running (either outdoors or on a treadmill), biking, using an elliptical trainer, stair climber, rollerblading, and many more. There are several reasons why you should include cardio training in your natural weight loss or maintenance program. One of the main reasons is that doing cardio helps your body to burn more fat. Cardio will really get your heart pumping and will also put your body in a prime stat to burn more calories. Another reason to do cardio is overall conditioning. Do you find yourself getting easily winded when doing normal things like going up a staircase? Cardio training will help your body get used to that type of work.
In summary, for a natural weight loss or maintenance program to truly be effective and work over a longer period of time, you need to include proper nutrition, resistance training, and cardio training. These are the three pillars of your program and if any one of them is missing or being in some way neglected you will find that your program is not working as well as you might have hoped. When it comes to using supplements, remember that they are only supplemental to what you are already doing, hence the name “supplements.”
Dan Patterson is an editor of the website http://www.bodyfitnessinfo.com
Miracle Weight Loss Supplements – Your Partner In Weight Loss?
Overweight and obesity are becoming very common these days and people try to attempt several methods to lose excess and unwanted weight. Overweight not only changes the way you look but also has comes with the possibility of health risks. Therefore overweight persons have to take up one method or the other to lose the excess fat. What is more important than losing ones’ weight is losing it quickly and safely. One such method of losing weight is the weight loss supplements. There are a lot of weight loss supplements available over the counter claiming to have miraculous effect in losing weight quickly and easily. Not all these supplements are good. So before you buy weight loss supplements ensure that it is both effective and safe.
Always choose the best weight loss supplements by reviewing them thoroughly and opt for renowned makers. Weight loss supplements act in many ways to help reduce weight. Some of these weight loss supplements try to speed up your metabolism. Some stimulate the thyroid gland increasing the active hormone production. Some claim to stimulate the muscles in burning glucose saying that it helps in weight loss. There are some weight loss supplements that have effect on producing heat, which is again a process of spending calories. Some chromium based weight loss supplements can be very dangerous as they may damage the genetic materials in the cells.
One of the problems is that some of these weight loss supplements are untested, unproven and are neither effective nor safe. So before you choose your weight loss supplements make sure you have made the right choice.
One another type of weight loss supplement is available in the market, claims to melt away fat while you sleep. The ingredients in this supplement are supposed to be collagen hydrolysate and Vera. While collagen is like protein in normal food and helps in muscle building Vera is a laxative. This instruction along with this weight loss supplement is that the persons using this supplement should not eat anything for three hours before going to bed. The laxative effect of Vera adds to weight loss. It is actually the decrease in consumption rather than the supplement that helps one to lose weight. Weight loss supplements also include sweeteners with low calorie value. The main advantage with these sweeteners is that they are approved by FDA for their safety. These sweeteners can be very safely used even by pregnant women and children.
Further there are thermogenic fat burners. These weight loss supplements raise the temperature of your body and thus increase the number of calories burned. These have proved successful and effective in losing weight. Like other weight loss supplements, these have to be used moderately and not abused. Short term usage of these thermogenic weight loss supplements have proved successful and resulted in good weight loss.
One other form of weight loss supplements is the fiber powder or the pills. Generally fiber food makes you feel full and also help in stimulating the contractions of your intestines. So these kinds of weight loss supplements create a feeling of fullness and there will be weight loss because of the emptying of your intestines. The problem is taking fiber in concentrated forms like pills and powder for a longer period may lead to diarrhea, nausea and you may also become dependent on fiber supplements for bowel regulation. Ensure that you consider and take the correct amount of weight loss supplements after proper consultation. Further, weight loss supplements along with other things like exercise, nutritional diet etc, will help in safe and effective weight loss.
For more information on the top weight loss supplements on the market at the best prices please visit: http://www.4starhealth.com/wlkp-weight_loss_supplements.php For the best weight loss supplements click here
You can get the latest weight loss release here:https://paydotcom.com/r/484/payabmjazz/4069092/
Always choose the best weight loss supplements by reviewing them thoroughly and opt for renowned makers. Weight loss supplements act in many ways to help reduce weight. Some of these weight loss supplements try to speed up your metabolism. Some stimulate the thyroid gland increasing the active hormone production. Some claim to stimulate the muscles in burning glucose saying that it helps in weight loss. There are some weight loss supplements that have effect on producing heat, which is again a process of spending calories. Some chromium based weight loss supplements can be very dangerous as they may damage the genetic materials in the cells.
One of the problems is that some of these weight loss supplements are untested, unproven and are neither effective nor safe. So before you choose your weight loss supplements make sure you have made the right choice.
One another type of weight loss supplement is available in the market, claims to melt away fat while you sleep. The ingredients in this supplement are supposed to be collagen hydrolysate and Vera. While collagen is like protein in normal food and helps in muscle building Vera is a laxative. This instruction along with this weight loss supplement is that the persons using this supplement should not eat anything for three hours before going to bed. The laxative effect of Vera adds to weight loss. It is actually the decrease in consumption rather than the supplement that helps one to lose weight. Weight loss supplements also include sweeteners with low calorie value. The main advantage with these sweeteners is that they are approved by FDA for their safety. These sweeteners can be very safely used even by pregnant women and children.
Further there are thermogenic fat burners. These weight loss supplements raise the temperature of your body and thus increase the number of calories burned. These have proved successful and effective in losing weight. Like other weight loss supplements, these have to be used moderately and not abused. Short term usage of these thermogenic weight loss supplements have proved successful and resulted in good weight loss.
One other form of weight loss supplements is the fiber powder or the pills. Generally fiber food makes you feel full and also help in stimulating the contractions of your intestines. So these kinds of weight loss supplements create a feeling of fullness and there will be weight loss because of the emptying of your intestines. The problem is taking fiber in concentrated forms like pills and powder for a longer period may lead to diarrhea, nausea and you may also become dependent on fiber supplements for bowel regulation. Ensure that you consider and take the correct amount of weight loss supplements after proper consultation. Further, weight loss supplements along with other things like exercise, nutritional diet etc, will help in safe and effective weight loss.
For more information on the top weight loss supplements on the market at the best prices please visit: http://www.4starhealth.com/wlkp-weight_loss_supplements.php For the best weight loss supplements click here
You can get the latest weight loss release here:https://paydotcom.com/r/484/payabmjazz/4069092/
Free Weight Loss Tips: 4 Positive Ways To Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
In order to lose weight successfully, you first have to realize that losing weight is a journey with a specific destination. Right now, you’re at the very beginning and about to take the first step towards changing your eating and lifestyle habits, so that you can have the body you really want.
Of course, this isn’t going to be easy – nothing worthwhile ever is. You should pat yourself on the back for making a commitment to yourself that you’re finally ready to do this. So many people can’t even make it this far. So, in a sense, you’re already ahead of the game.
Your goal should be to lose one or two pounds a week, if you lose more than that, great, but don’t push for it. You want to stay mentally focused, healthy and determined. If you push too hard, or try to force your body to lose big numbers, then you’ll eventually stress yourself out and hit a wall that may lead to failure.
Here’s some suggestions that you can use to create a successful weight loss plan:
Set a Reasonable Goal
Your first step should be to decide how much weight you want to lose. Get some 3x5 index cards and write one goal or positive statement down on each one. Start by writing down your ideal weight, this is your ultimate big goal.
Next, you want to set smaller goals for yourself. Write down a goal for losing five pounds, then ten pounds, twenty pounds, etc.
Write down some positive motivational statements about yourself.
“I love myself unconditionally”
“I’m a great person inside and outside”
“I’m going to smile and laugh today”
“I deserve this and I’m worth it”
Keep these cards where you’ll be able to look at them every day.
Eat Smaller Portions More Often
Growing up you were probably taught to eat three meals a day. You were also probably taught to clean your plate. While this schedule of eating meals is well-intentioned, the fact is that you are going to get hungry between breakfast and lunch, and between lunch and dinner.
Not only are you probably having a large portion for each meal, but you are also snacking on junk food in between. Unfortunately, this way of eating leads to a lot of weight gain. It’s been proven that if you eat several small meals during the day, you won’t get hungry between meals and when you do, it’s easier to snack on something that has less calories.
Plan to eat five small meals a day, instead of three, and see if that helps to curb your food cravings.
Keep a Food Journal
Just like a diary is a snippet of events that happen in your life, a food journal helps you to keep track of what you’re really putting into your mouth on a daily basis. You probably have a mental picture of what you normally eat, but when you see it in writing, you may be surprised at all the extra foods you’re eating without even thinking about it.
Write down what you ate, what time you ate it, and how you felt when you ate that particular food. Sometimes when we eat certain “comfort foods” we’re really trying to use food to fill up an emotional hole in our hearts.
Feelings of loneliness, boredom, stress, anger and low-self esteem are often triggers for food binging. Write it down and you can go back and evaluate it later.
Treat Yourself
When you reach one of your weight loss goals, go ahead and treat yourself to something special. The only catch is that your reward cannot be a food item. That’s right, you will not have a bowl of ice cream or a big slice of pizza.
You want to mentally get away from thinking of food as a reward or a security blanket. So, think of some other things that will put a smile on your face. Money is always a good reward. Maybe you can create a reward jar and pay yourself five dollars for every milestone achieved. You could go on a nice shopping spree after you’ve reached your final goal weight.
You could also buy yourself some fresh flowers, a nice pair of earrings, a new video game, a new tie, etc.
Another great idea is to make up your own reward coupon books.
I hope these tips are helpful and that you are successful in creating a healthier and happier new you.
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Of course, this isn’t going to be easy – nothing worthwhile ever is. You should pat yourself on the back for making a commitment to yourself that you’re finally ready to do this. So many people can’t even make it this far. So, in a sense, you’re already ahead of the game.
Your goal should be to lose one or two pounds a week, if you lose more than that, great, but don’t push for it. You want to stay mentally focused, healthy and determined. If you push too hard, or try to force your body to lose big numbers, then you’ll eventually stress yourself out and hit a wall that may lead to failure.
Here’s some suggestions that you can use to create a successful weight loss plan:
Set a Reasonable Goal
Your first step should be to decide how much weight you want to lose. Get some 3x5 index cards and write one goal or positive statement down on each one. Start by writing down your ideal weight, this is your ultimate big goal.
Next, you want to set smaller goals for yourself. Write down a goal for losing five pounds, then ten pounds, twenty pounds, etc.
Write down some positive motivational statements about yourself.
“I love myself unconditionally”
“I’m a great person inside and outside”
“I’m going to smile and laugh today”
“I deserve this and I’m worth it”
Keep these cards where you’ll be able to look at them every day.
Eat Smaller Portions More Often
Growing up you were probably taught to eat three meals a day. You were also probably taught to clean your plate. While this schedule of eating meals is well-intentioned, the fact is that you are going to get hungry between breakfast and lunch, and between lunch and dinner.
Not only are you probably having a large portion for each meal, but you are also snacking on junk food in between. Unfortunately, this way of eating leads to a lot of weight gain. It’s been proven that if you eat several small meals during the day, you won’t get hungry between meals and when you do, it’s easier to snack on something that has less calories.
Plan to eat five small meals a day, instead of three, and see if that helps to curb your food cravings.
Keep a Food Journal
Just like a diary is a snippet of events that happen in your life, a food journal helps you to keep track of what you’re really putting into your mouth on a daily basis. You probably have a mental picture of what you normally eat, but when you see it in writing, you may be surprised at all the extra foods you’re eating without even thinking about it.
Write down what you ate, what time you ate it, and how you felt when you ate that particular food. Sometimes when we eat certain “comfort foods” we’re really trying to use food to fill up an emotional hole in our hearts.
Feelings of loneliness, boredom, stress, anger and low-self esteem are often triggers for food binging. Write it down and you can go back and evaluate it later.
Treat Yourself
When you reach one of your weight loss goals, go ahead and treat yourself to something special. The only catch is that your reward cannot be a food item. That’s right, you will not have a bowl of ice cream or a big slice of pizza.
You want to mentally get away from thinking of food as a reward or a security blanket. So, think of some other things that will put a smile on your face. Money is always a good reward. Maybe you can create a reward jar and pay yourself five dollars for every milestone achieved. You could go on a nice shopping spree after you’ve reached your final goal weight.
You could also buy yourself some fresh flowers, a nice pair of earrings, a new video game, a new tie, etc.
Another great idea is to make up your own reward coupon books.
I hope these tips are helpful and that you are successful in creating a healthier and happier new you.
Melt away the pounds while you watch TV! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll lose weight by spending just 15 minutes a day on the Tony Little Gazelle Elliptical Trainer. It’s fast, easy and fun – so get pumped! http://loseweightandhavefun.blogspot.com
Free Weight Loss Tips: 4 Positive Ways To Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
In order to lose weight successfully, you first have to realize that losing weight is a journey with a specific destination. Right now, you’re at the very beginning and about to take the first step towards changing your eating and lifestyle habits, so that you can have the body you really want.
Of course, this isn’t going to be easy – nothing worthwhile ever is. You should pat yourself on the back for making a commitment to yourself that you’re finally ready to do this. So many people can’t even make it this far. So, in a sense, you’re already ahead of the game.
Your goal should be to lose one or two pounds a week, if you lose more than that, great, but don’t push for it. You want to stay mentally focused, healthy and determined. If you push too hard, or try to force your body to lose big numbers, then you’ll eventually stress yourself out and hit a wall that may lead to failure.
Here’s some suggestions that you can use to create a successful weight loss plan:
Set a Reasonable Goal
Your first step should be to decide how much weight you want to lose. Get some 3x5 index cards and write one goal or positive statement down on each one. Start by writing down your ideal weight, this is your ultimate big goal.
Next, you want to set smaller goals for yourself. Write down a goal for losing five pounds, then ten pounds, twenty pounds, etc.
Write down some positive motivational statements about yourself.
“I love myself unconditionally”
“I’m a great person inside and outside”
“I’m going to smile and laugh today”
“I deserve this and I’m worth it”
Keep these cards where you’ll be able to look at them every day.
Eat Smaller Portions More Often
Growing up you were probably taught to eat three meals a day. You were also probably taught to clean your plate. While this schedule of eating meals is well-intentioned, the fact is that you are going to get hungry between breakfast and lunch, and between lunch and dinner.
Not only are you probably having a large portion for each meal, but you are also snacking on junk food in between. Unfortunately, this way of eating leads to a lot of weight gain. It’s been proven that if you eat several small meals during the day, you won’t get hungry between meals and when you do, it’s easier to snack on something that has less calories.
Plan to eat five small meals a day, instead of three, and see if that helps to curb your food cravings.
Keep a Food Journal
Just like a diary is a snippet of events that happen in your life, a food journal helps you to keep track of what you’re really putting into your mouth on a daily basis. You probably have a mental picture of what you normally eat, but when you see it in writing, you may be surprised at all the extra foods you’re eating without even thinking about it.
Write down what you ate, what time you ate it, and how you felt when you ate that particular food. Sometimes when we eat certain “comfort foods” we’re really trying to use food to fill up an emotional hole in our hearts.
Feelings of loneliness, boredom, stress, anger and low-self esteem are often triggers for food binging. Write it down and you can go back and evaluate it later.
Treat Yourself
When you reach one of your weight loss goals, go ahead and treat yourself to something special. The only catch is that your reward cannot be a food item. That’s right, you will not have a bowl of ice cream or a big slice of pizza.
You want to mentally get away from thinking of food as a reward or a security blanket. So, think of some other things that will put a smile on your face. Money is always a good reward. Maybe you can create a reward jar and pay yourself five dollars for every milestone achieved. You could go on a nice shopping spree after you’ve reached your final goal weight.
You could also buy yourself some fresh flowers, a nice pair of earrings, a new video game, a new tie, etc.
Another great idea is to make up your own reward coupon books.
I hope these tips are helpful and that you are successful in creating a healthier and happier new you.
Melt away the pounds while you watch TV! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll lose weight by spending just 15 minutes a day on the Tony Little Gazelle Elliptical Trainer. It’s fast, easy and fun – so get pumped! http://loseweightandhavefun.blogspot.com
Of course, this isn’t going to be easy – nothing worthwhile ever is. You should pat yourself on the back for making a commitment to yourself that you’re finally ready to do this. So many people can’t even make it this far. So, in a sense, you’re already ahead of the game.
Your goal should be to lose one or two pounds a week, if you lose more than that, great, but don’t push for it. You want to stay mentally focused, healthy and determined. If you push too hard, or try to force your body to lose big numbers, then you’ll eventually stress yourself out and hit a wall that may lead to failure.
Here’s some suggestions that you can use to create a successful weight loss plan:
Set a Reasonable Goal
Your first step should be to decide how much weight you want to lose. Get some 3x5 index cards and write one goal or positive statement down on each one. Start by writing down your ideal weight, this is your ultimate big goal.
Next, you want to set smaller goals for yourself. Write down a goal for losing five pounds, then ten pounds, twenty pounds, etc.
Write down some positive motivational statements about yourself.
“I love myself unconditionally”
“I’m a great person inside and outside”
“I’m going to smile and laugh today”
“I deserve this and I’m worth it”
Keep these cards where you’ll be able to look at them every day.
Eat Smaller Portions More Often
Growing up you were probably taught to eat three meals a day. You were also probably taught to clean your plate. While this schedule of eating meals is well-intentioned, the fact is that you are going to get hungry between breakfast and lunch, and between lunch and dinner.
Not only are you probably having a large portion for each meal, but you are also snacking on junk food in between. Unfortunately, this way of eating leads to a lot of weight gain. It’s been proven that if you eat several small meals during the day, you won’t get hungry between meals and when you do, it’s easier to snack on something that has less calories.
Plan to eat five small meals a day, instead of three, and see if that helps to curb your food cravings.
Keep a Food Journal
Just like a diary is a snippet of events that happen in your life, a food journal helps you to keep track of what you’re really putting into your mouth on a daily basis. You probably have a mental picture of what you normally eat, but when you see it in writing, you may be surprised at all the extra foods you’re eating without even thinking about it.
Write down what you ate, what time you ate it, and how you felt when you ate that particular food. Sometimes when we eat certain “comfort foods” we’re really trying to use food to fill up an emotional hole in our hearts.
Feelings of loneliness, boredom, stress, anger and low-self esteem are often triggers for food binging. Write it down and you can go back and evaluate it later.
Treat Yourself
When you reach one of your weight loss goals, go ahead and treat yourself to something special. The only catch is that your reward cannot be a food item. That’s right, you will not have a bowl of ice cream or a big slice of pizza.
You want to mentally get away from thinking of food as a reward or a security blanket. So, think of some other things that will put a smile on your face. Money is always a good reward. Maybe you can create a reward jar and pay yourself five dollars for every milestone achieved. You could go on a nice shopping spree after you’ve reached your final goal weight.
You could also buy yourself some fresh flowers, a nice pair of earrings, a new video game, a new tie, etc.
Another great idea is to make up your own reward coupon books.
I hope these tips are helpful and that you are successful in creating a healthier and happier new you.
Melt away the pounds while you watch TV! You’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll lose weight by spending just 15 minutes a day on the Tony Little Gazelle Elliptical Trainer. It’s fast, easy and fun – so get pumped! http://loseweightandhavefun.blogspot.com
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