Archive for November 18th, 2009

A lot of people get frustrated with their fat loss regimen because it seems that when they already lose weight one week, they gain the same amount, or worse, more weight the next week.  It is irritating to see those pounds reflected back in the weighing scale after working your butt off every week.  Or did you really?

Fat loss involves a permanent commitment which involves sticking to something more than a one-week exercise regiment or a 3-day diet.  With losing weight permanently, certain changes in lifestyle and perceptions have to be done.  Here are some tips to get you into really getting rid of unwanted pounds for life:

•    Eat before going grocery shopping.  A healthy snack before heading to the grocery store will reduce your propensity to grab just about anything in the shelf as opposed to when you go to the grocery on an empty stomach.
•    Foods high in fat content have higher calorie content than regular food.  Thus, reducing your intake of fats will also result in a reduction of calories.
•    Think of “health” instead of “diet.”  Dieting conjures images of sacrifice and struggle.  Thinking of health is more a reward of feeling young, having healthy skin and not getting aches or pains every so often.  A shift in thinking will get you more pumped up easier than you’ve imagined.

The results when following these tips may come gradually, but surely.  Remember, permanent weight loss is different than following fad diets that can show fast, but also very temporary results.  Stick to these tips and feel a change that gives you more contentment and happiness.