Weight loss is one of the biggest industries in the world! And for those of us that need to lose weight it is the biggest struggle of our lives! The industry takes advantage of the fact that we don't want to give up our "little pleasures" by telling us we don't have to. They also know we don't want to get all sweaty, out of breathe, and feeling pain, so they tell us we don't have to exercise. "All you have to do is take this pill every day and the pounds will melt away, as if by magic!" they tell us. But, if you look at the small print they go on to say, "diet and exercise will make it work even better." But, come on, when you really stop and think about it realistically, of course it isn't just going to happen by taking a pill. We have to put more effort into it than that just because of physics and gravity if for no other reason. How is a pill going to make your body go against gravity? It isn't. It may help us burn fat, but the fat only comes back if we keep eating the way we have been and if the pill burns the new fats that we put into our bodies the old fat is still there. And besides all that what side effects is the pill having that isn't good for us? And just look at all the money we spend to lose weight and then frustratingly it doesn't happen and we could have spent that money on a cruise!
Well-known mental health people tell us that being overweight begins with the way we feel about ourselves. For some that might be a clue as to why they are overweight and give them a starting point. But I have found that losing a few pounds is what starts me feeling better about myself.
I think if we face this thing realistically, we will realize that losing weight is going to take a life change. For some of us that is a really hard thing to face. Most of us just want things to be the same. But here is something to think about: when things stay the same we do not grow, we become stagnant. Personally, I desire to live forever and if that means changing my life style then I will attempt it. To make a life change you will have to prepare yourself and set up a new way to think. Don't just jump in with any diet. Do some research and pick the one you can stick with. There are diets tailored to the individual now, that are more likely to work than the fad diets. Find out what your blood type is and what your body type is and then look for a diet tailored to you. Then do some self-talk. Just talk to yourself out loud. Address your body as if it was another person. Keep everything you say as positive as possible. Say, "Body, I love you. You are a part of me and I want to take really good care of you. I know if I do that you will make sure that you and I feel good and look good. You are the part of me the whole world sees and you reflect my thinking. This is what you and I are going to do." Then tell your body what kind of diet you have planned for yourself. I hate the word diet because to me it means, NO! So think of it as a life change and refer to it that way always. When you talk to others refer to it as a life change. Tell your body why it is a good life change for you what it is going to do for you, and how good it is going to make you feel. Then each day touch base with your body. Praise your body for not giving in to cravings. Tell your body how well it is doing, how nice it looks, how nice it feels! Self-talk is something you can do throughout the day any time you are alone. The best time is in the morning when you first wake up before your day begins. Tell yourself what kind of day you want to have. Tell yourself you are going to be happy and smile all day and have pleasant thoughts. Tell your body you are going to eat good food that will give you energy throughout the day. List the things you want to accomplish during the day.
Remember that you aren't going to get skinny overnight. But, you will feel better overnight! And everyday that you accomplish this life change you will feel better. If you have a day that didn't go so good don't be negative or stop talking to yourself or beat yourself up over it. Admit to yourself that it was a difficult day, and praise yourself for something that did go right. Then pick yourself up and get back to your life change.
As in any life change it is very good to have support from others. Someone to encourage you and help you keep going when it gets rough. If you don't have anyone write to me and I will encourage you. I know you can do this! personalkristine@yahoo.com
www.naturallivingbychoice.com
Me
I am a health conscious individual that spends a lot of time researching different ways of thinking. It is important to me to think outside the box or the matrix if you will! I do not believe and accept everything I see, read, or hear. Some things I have found to be truths for my own life and those things I pass on to you. My maxims are "think for yourself" and "listen to your whole self, body, mind and soul!" I have found that if I do those two things I am always happy! The goal of my
web site is to supply those of you that have made the choice to go natural with quality products! http://www.naturallivingbychoice.com
efficient cleaning crew Northbrook ..In the early nineties I had the opportunity to work... Read More
Now I know you're always asking yourself questions.You know the... Read More
An eating disorder is a life threatening condition that often... Read More
1. Start Exercising first thing in the morning.As soon as... Read More
After patients have had gastric bypass surgery comes a very... Read More
Women on diets need more calcium than normal to avoid... Read More
Every weight loss surgery patient I've met said they at... Read More
20 WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT1. Take it one step at... Read More
The vast majority of postpartum women will not return to... Read More
Did you know that what you're eating could be making... Read More
A common question among weight loss professionals...If fad diets don't... Read More
1. Quit snacking in between meals. Do not fall for... Read More
Thankfully, winter does not last forever! In the spring there... Read More
Like millions of men and women, I started resolving to... Read More
1. Increase your water intake to at least 1 gallon... Read More
Any dietary plan on the market has some portion of... Read More
What is a mini tummy tuck? Officially called a partial... Read More
With the number of people suffering from obesity rising so... Read More
Got milk? New research suggests you should if you want... Read More
It is estimated that about 32 million Americans are following... Read More
Addicted to Restaurants Are you addicted to restaurants? So are... Read More
Did you ever think about the fact that losing 2... Read More
If you are looking for a way to lose fifty... Read More
Why has Phentermine stopped helping me lose weight?Many people are... Read More
In the medical community, "obesity" is generally said to be... Read More
cleaning lady near Wilmette ..Many people want to lose a few of those annoying... Read More
Now that everything from a tan to pantyhose comes in... Read More
Dieters have long searched for secret paths to easy weight... Read More
A healthy pregnancy almost always involves weight gain. But now... Read More
A calorie is the unit used to measure the energy... Read More
There is no such thing as spot reducing. Any fat... Read More
Students today are faced with the serious reality of unwanted... Read More
I bet you already know all the health benefits for... Read More
Contrary to common belief, your weight is not really the... Read More
Some (not so) Silly Diet Tips and Why They're NotAt... Read More
There's more to gastric bypass than surgery and rapid massive... Read More
We know that children are becoming obese at an alarming... Read More
You could try one of the many sexual enhancement drugs... Read More
Yep, it is that time of year again! Time to... Read More
Many gastric bypass patients report melon to be one of... Read More
Dietitians just plain don't like low-carb or high-protein diets.Whether it's... Read More
According to the American College of Surgeons, most severely obese... Read More
In March 2003 our then 13 year old daughter, Helen,... Read More
I want to talk to you about cows and what... Read More
Millions of people spend billions of dollars, hoping to achieve... Read More
Gastric bypass surgery has many forms and can involve stapling... Read More
In theory, if you're starving, exercising less helps conserve energy.... Read More
Dieters are often told ? drink water. Drink a minimum... Read More
You are probably familiar with the weight loss connection with... Read More
Are you Telling Yourself It's Too Hard to Lose Weight?Telling... Read More
Weight Loss |