Weight Maintenance Motivation - 2007/05/12 00:09
Failure is the biggest weight-control-motivation killer. So if you want to maintain your weight long-term, make it more difficult for you to fail!
Avoid phrases like NEVER, as in "I'm never going to eat french fries again." You will eat french fries again, so avoid using words like 'never.' Overcome weight loss problem occasions, like social occasions, barbecues, dining out and so on. If necessary, eat low-calorie for a few days beforehand, and choose lower-calorie options on the occasion itself. If you can't learn to make sensible food choices, you'll never maintain your weight loss! If you are prone to nibbling food leftovers, remember this: better to throw out excess food than have it on your hips or inside your coronary arteries. If you are prone to food binges, make sure your refrigerator is full of lower calorie foods. Then you can enjoy an occasional binge without worrying about weight gain. When temptation to overeat gets unbearable, get active. Physical exercise is the best way to control cravings and maintain weight. Eat little and often. This helps stabilize blood-sugar levels and appetite, and helps your body maintain an efficient metabolism.