Research has shown that people who set out to change and do it by making dramatic changes in their daily habits actually stay motivated and on track longer than those people who only make moderate changes in their daily routine.
If you think about this it does make sense. Those people who make drastic changes did have to go through the discomfort of change but their results showed up quickly. Take weight loss for instance, if you dramatically cut your calorie level (staying within a healthy level of course) and boost (let’s say double) your exercise time or intensity you will feel the discomfort associated with making changes but you will also see your body change in shape and likely have improvements in blood pressure and other vital statistics. In this case, these changes become choices worth making.
On the other hand, those who made only moderate changes in their eating and exercise habits still had to go through the discomfort of change AND they did not get the benefit of seeing dramatic improvements in their body. This group was much less likely to stick with their plan because the amount of effort didn’t seem worth it.
So there is the compelling reason why fast weight loss is the ultimate motivator. Consider testing this theory in your own life and see the benefits for yourself.
Achieving your weight loss goals will not only require a change in your diet, increased physical activity, but also a change in the behaviors and beliefs that may have blocked you from reaching your goals in the past. Your mindset and motivation are just as important as food and exercise in achieving your weight loss goals.
What are the first thoughts and feelings that come to your mind when you think of yourself going on a diet or going to the gym? The first thing you need to do is throw out your old dieting mentality and think of your journey as a lifestyle change. Do not think of it as something that starts and then stops. That type of thinking does not serve you. Continue Reading »
Making small changes in the way you eat can help you shed unwanted pounds and lead to long term success in managing your weight. Try to incorporate the following healthy eating tips into your day and you will be amazed at what a difference these small changes can make in helping you achieve your weight loss goals.
1. Portion control is a highly effective way for you to control the calories you consume while still being able to enjoy the foods you love. Enjoying the foods you love in healthy portions and in moderation prevents feelings of deprivations. When you do not feel deprived, you can stick to your healthy eating plans for the long term. Continue Reading »
Making healthy choices and becoming more active are important when starting a weight loss program and trying to improve your health and fitness. However, your beliefs are just as important because this is what actually determines what actions you are going to take. If you are trying to lose weight, it will be helpful for you to examine the beliefs that may have made it difficult for you lose weight. The following four factors are commonly held beliefs that many people have. Take a moment to think about what you feel has contributed to your current weight and fitness challenges. Continue Reading »
Why do people automatically think of starvation when talking about dieting? Not all diets require painful physical effort on your part. Actually, the diets that work are the ones you don’t even think about. They become part of your everyday lifestyle. The only thing you need to worry about is eating fewer calories than you normally do to go along with exercising enough to burn off those calories. Continue Reading »
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