When people decide they want to lose weight, they almost invariably go to the weight loss standard - they diet. And while dieting may be the most common course of action, why then is yo-yo dieting so prevalent? Let's look at why so much lost weight is re-found quickly, and what other options exist for successful weight loss.
Before coaching someone in weight loss and healthy weight management, or striving to slim down yourself, it's important to discover the underlying reasons for the excess weight in the first place. After all, it only makes sense that if you don't remove these hurdles from your path, you'll end up right back where you started, or worse.
So whether you're somewhat overweight or truly obese, can you define the reasons for it? Don't use the old blanket excuse of 'more calories consumed than used' - what are the real reasons?
Are you an emotional eater? Do you seek out comfort foods when you're feeling hurt, feeling down or depressed? Is loneliness preying on your mind, causing you to look to the fridge for friendship? When you feel the urge to eat something but know you're not really hungry, try to identify where that urge is coming from. Teach yourself that you don't get satisfaction from unhealthy eating patterns and learn to direct that impulse into something more constructive, like going for a walk or calling a friend.
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