A variety of good, healthy, and effective weight loss programs exist that offer solid diet and exercise plans, and may even make recommendations for natural weight loss aids. Every one of these programs boasts some dramatic success stories, but these successes are only had by a small percentage of those who do the program. Why is it that certain individuals get such great results while the majority of people do not?
The key difference is follow-through. No matter how good a weight loss program is, it won't work for someone if they don't stick to it consistently long-term. Most people start a weight loss program with good intentions and they may even be highly motivated at first, but the majority get off track quickly - usually within a week or two - and never really get any momentum on their natural weight loss plan.
So what happens? Why does someone who has finally convinced him or herself that now is the time and they are going to do whatever it takes to lose weight and nothing is going to get in the way of accomplishing their weight loss goals, lose their motivation so quickly?
Well, several things can interfere. Because most of us have to interact with other people, we are subject to being tempted with "forbidden foods". Family and friends may trigger bad habits. People may get busy and tired from the daily grind and just not have the time and energy to eat right and get regular exercise. Some may simply forget why they wanted to lose weight to begin with.
One key to staying focused is to frequently think about your weight loss goals and what losing weight will mean to you. Most people don't just decide they want to lose weight. There's usually a reason they want to lose weight. Maybe it's because they're worried about their health. Maybe it's because they can't find clothes they like that fit them. Maybe it's because they want to find a romantic partner and think that it will be easier if they look better. Maybe they're tired of people calling them fat and making jokes about their weight. There are probably as many reasons for wanting to lose weight as there are people who want to lose weight. If you get clear on your reasons, you'll have much greater success with any natural weight loss plan.
With frequent review of your underlying reasons to lose weight, it will be easier to stay motivated and committed to your goals. One suggestion to help you do this is to write down your motivating factors and then review your list frequently. I suggest writing things in such a way as you give yourself some unpleasant thing to avoid as well as a pleasant thing to look forward to. For example, if your motivation comes from the fact that you are fed up with people making fun of your weight problem, you could write something like, "I am determined to lose my excess weight because I am fed up with people making fun of my weight. I am excited to be achieving my weight loss goals and enjoy that people are telling me how terrific I look!"
You'll want to put your written motivation statement in a location where you will see it frequently throughout the day. It is important to take the time to actually stop and read it - and think about what you are reading - don't just rush through it. Allow youself to really get into the feelings of that motivating statement.
Because there are so many things that can conspire against you in your weight loss efforts, it is critical that your stay focused and remind yourself of why it s important for you to stick to your natural weight loss plan. You can stick to your diet and exrcise program when you use your mind to help you rather than just let it operate on auto-pilot. By working on staying motivated, you too can be one of the natural weight loss success stories!
The key difference is follow-through. No matter how good a weight loss program is, it won't work for someone if they don't stick to it consistently long-term. Most people start a weight loss program with good intentions and they may even be highly motivated at first, but the majority get off track quickly - usually within a week or two - and never really get any momentum on their natural weight loss plan.
So what happens? Why does someone who has finally convinced him or herself that now is the time and they are going to do whatever it takes to lose weight and nothing is going to get in the way of accomplishing their weight loss goals, lose their motivation so quickly?
Well, several things can interfere. Because most of us have to interact with other people, we are subject to being tempted with "forbidden foods". Family and friends may trigger bad habits. People may get busy and tired from the daily grind and just not have the time and energy to eat right and get regular exercise. Some may simply forget why they wanted to lose weight to begin with.
One key to staying focused is to frequently think about your weight loss goals and what losing weight will mean to you. Most people don't just decide they want to lose weight. There's usually a reason they want to lose weight. Maybe it's because they're worried about their health. Maybe it's because they can't find clothes they like that fit them. Maybe it's because they want to find a romantic partner and think that it will be easier if they look better. Maybe they're tired of people calling them fat and making jokes about their weight. There are probably as many reasons for wanting to lose weight as there are people who want to lose weight. If you get clear on your reasons, you'll have much greater success with any natural weight loss plan.
With frequent review of your underlying reasons to lose weight, it will be easier to stay motivated and committed to your goals. One suggestion to help you do this is to write down your motivating factors and then review your list frequently. I suggest writing things in such a way as you give yourself some unpleasant thing to avoid as well as a pleasant thing to look forward to. For example, if your motivation comes from the fact that you are fed up with people making fun of your weight problem, you could write something like, "I am determined to lose my excess weight because I am fed up with people making fun of my weight. I am excited to be achieving my weight loss goals and enjoy that people are telling me how terrific I look!"
You'll want to put your written motivation statement in a location where you will see it frequently throughout the day. It is important to take the time to actually stop and read it - and think about what you are reading - don't just rush through it. Allow youself to really get into the feelings of that motivating statement.
Because there are so many things that can conspire against you in your weight loss efforts, it is critical that your stay focused and remind yourself of why it s important for you to stick to your natural weight loss plan. You can stick to your diet and exrcise program when you use your mind to help you rather than just let it operate on auto-pilot. By working on staying motivated, you too can be one of the natural weight loss success stories!
About the Author:
Dr. George Best provides information and assistance to those trying to lose weight. Additional resources, including Dr. Best's E-Book, "Training Your Brain For Weight Loss" can be obtained through his website on natural weight loss motivation.
