Effective Weight Loss - Your Behavior

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The third key to effective weight loss is your behavior. You do have the power to change your behavior. Start making small changes. Experts state that if you do anything for 21 straight days, it becomes habit. Start changing your eating habits today.

Set smart goals … plan on losing 1 – 2 pounds a week. Expect to deviate from your plan. A lot of experts agree that giving your-self “permission to cheat” alleviates all or nothing thinking. It reduces guilt that many people feel when they have deviated from their plan.

Commit Yourself … Know that you’re in this for the long haul. You need to be willing to do whatever it takes to reach your goals. Eating healthy needs to be a lifestyle change.

Track Your Progress … Weight yourself at regular intervals. Keep a journal of what, and when you eat. When you’re writing down what you’re eating, it makes us more aware … and helps us to stay on track.

Reward Yourself … Each time you reach a small goal reward yourself with non-food items. Choose rewards like a long luxurious bubble bath, or a trip to the movies, a massage etc.

Get a Support System … People who have support while losing weight are more successful. Choose someone that you can share your success with as well as tell your secrets too. … Such as I was so mad that I ate the whole gallon of ice cream. Studies have proven that online support systems such as forums at Diet.com and eDiets.com are just as effective as personal support groups.

Leave Food On Your Plate … Get out of the clean plate club. All you’re doing is adding unneeded calories when you eat “just because it’s there.” Adding calories means adding unwanted pounds.

Eat Only When Hungry … Be aware of your body and what it’s telling you. If you’re reaching for food out of boredom, anger, stress, etc … Have an alternative plan. Take a walk, call a friend, clean out your closet etc.

Shop Wisely … Don’t buy foods that you can’t say “No” too. Avoid buying junk foods. Your family doesn’t need the sugar or empty calories any more than you do. If you think your children need sweet snacks daily, ask yourself if you really want them to struggle with their weight their whole lives.

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