How Much Weight Management Is In Your Head?

ByWilliam D Barkley

You have probably wasted plenty of time and money on an unsuccessful diet or two. You ate all the right foods and avoided the fattening ones. You even exercised accordingly, but saw no drop on the scale. It didn't much sense that you didn't lose any of the belly fat that has been weighing you down. Perhaps you failed to realize that a good portion of weight management is in your head.

Too often, men and women are unsuccessful at their diets simply because they are approaching them incorrectly. Losing weight takes more than counting calories and working out. You have to be mentally prepared to start slimming down. A majority of the time, dieters start a program with a do-or-die attitude. If you do not lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks' time, you get frustrated and give up on your diet. The 8 pounds that did successfully lose come right back, often with a vengeance.

What you should be doing is setting small and sensible goals for yourself. Instead of losing a dozen pounds in one weeks' time, shoot for losing 5 pounds. Achieving one of the goals can often be enough motivation to conquer your next one, rather than growing discouraged by failure. Meanwhile, try not to lose your spirit if you don't actually reach one of your goals. Appreciate what you have successfully accomplished, and never throw in the towel.

Besides small goals, you should also be making small decisions all day that will benefit your weight management. For example, you can choose low-fat milk for your coffee and cereal, rather than the 1 or 2% options. When you snack, only eat half a bag of pretzels, instead of the whole thing. During lunch, order a diet-friendly salad dressing, like raspberry vinaigrette, and don't bother super-sizing your sandwich at dinner. For dessert, pass on the chocolate chip ice cream, and enjoy fat-free yogurt instead. The same can be said for getting your physical exercise. For example, opt to take the stairs at the office all day, rather than riding up and down in the elevator. Don't drive to the store when you can easily walk or jog to get there. Making these kinds of smart little decisions all day can add up to major weight loss in no time.

Of course, there is always an upside to weight management existing in your head. When you see how much weight your friends or family members have lost, that can be a positive motivation for you. And we all know how inspirational it can be to look and mirror and be pleased by your dieting success. Your recent weight loss can make you happy, and being in high spirits can also help with your dieting efforts. One benefit assists the other.

When it comes time to lose as many calories as safely possible, you should find a healthy attitude. Successful weight management may take some changes to your daily lifestyle. Perhaps you'll have to wake up extra early to fit in your morning jog. You may even have to spend some money on smarter food options, but it will be money well spent. After all, you won't mind spending the cash on smaller sized pants after you successfully lose plenty of belly fat.

Since being a middle-aged man, I have grown completely out of shape. I am so fat that I am scared I'll suffer a heart attack any day now. I decided to ask my doctor how to lose weight fast? Besides powerful HCG Injections to quickly slim down, he suggested finding the right state of mind to see safe weight loss results. Thanks Doc!

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