SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS- Managing Your Weight

The reason some people aren't as successful at managing their weight as they would like to be can be traced to how they begin their efforts. You need to set yourself up to succeed. Think about it- only a positive mind will deliver positive results.

What does that really mean? Weight management is a very tricky and challenging chapter in our lives which has many valleys and hills, and you always want to give yourself the best and a possibility of a hundred percent result. This means preparing yourself without top of the world or miraculous expectations initially as well as you can. You have to be prepared for any type of obstacles before you start off on the journey.

Attitude is the most important, but often not appreciated or counseled about. The common attitude associated with initiating weight loss is- I've got to go on a “DIET” often said with a forlorn tone that implies the joy has gone out of life. Dieting today means following a pre-designed pattern of food intake in order to attain certain specific short-term goals. The term “Dieting” today is often confused. It is a more basic and thorough concept of diet regulation whereby one tries to shape one's general habit of nutritional intake so as to derive long term health benefits.

This negative, restrictive attitude seems to anticipate the drudgery that is sure to follow.  This approach is destined to fail sooner or later because it isn't sustainable and practical. It's like you're constantly trudging uphill toward an elusive goal.

A better approach is to focus on the positive aspects of undertaking lifestyle changes that can lead to better weight management. Remember, many people find that when they were more physically active, they felt better. Any diet that does not call for sacrifice, exercise and patience is not worth your trouble or your money.  Understand this and use this as motivation to continue to be active.

It takes an effort; it involves sheer discipline especially when just starting. It may take more time to reach your goal, but it's well worth it — for your weight, your health, and how you feel. And if you start out with the right attitude, along with a solid program, you can succeed.

In terms of changing the way you eat, focus on the opportunities and what you can eat as opposed to what foods you're trying to cut down on. There are many wonderful foods, many methods of cooking a traditional recipe in a more health fashion and also a lot many recipes you can learn, and believe it or not we can learn to like new foods.

There are many other issues to consider before undertaking lifestyle changes to promote weight loss. Be sure you're ready and can give it your best effort. Starting out with the right attitude and feeling like you're on an enjoyable and sustainable journey will get you well on your way. Be health-wise and enjoy the journey to the new you.