Ten weight loss hacks



Ten weight loss hacks

Losing weight is not just a matter of eating the right foods and getting enough exercise, it is also a matter of

developing the mental side of it because unless you get yourself into the right frame of mind your weight

loss efforts are doomed to fail. Here are ten weight-loss hacks.

1. Develop a healthy living mindset

Weight management is more a healthy living mind-set rather than a weight-loss one. Get into healthy living

habits try not to focus on how much weight you are losing. Focus instead on getting enough exercise and

eating the right foods. Healthy living also means living well and looking after your mental well-being.

Unless you are in the right headspace you will not be in the right frame of mind to make the right choices as

far as what you eat.

Set a healthy living goal rather than a weight loss one

Living a life which you enjoy includes eating the right foods and getting enough exercise. Without either

your ability to get the most out of your life will be hampered. It is suggested that you aim to develop a

healthy lifestyle rather than focus on losing weight. Setting a goal of "To replace unhealthy foods with

healthy ones," is more achievable and creates less anxiety than to set a goal of "To lose x amount of kilos

in x amount of time."

2. Decide to be happy despite your current circumstances

Some people make a decision that they are not going to be happy until they lose x amount of weight or for

some other reason. In other words they need a license in order to be happy. The catch-22 situation is that a l

ow self-esteem will undermine your weight-controlling efforts. Being happy is your responsibility and yours

alone. It is up to you to find your own calling in life and being the person you were meant to be will go a

long way towards achieving happiness and once you achieve that it will be easier to achieve your ideal

weight.

Being the person you want to be is not a license to being happy. Unless you are happy with where you are

at then you will not be happy once you acquire the thing which you thought you needed in order to be happy.

What I am saying is that joy does not come from external circumstances but rather from within.

Losing weight is a multi billion dollar per year industry so it is fairly safe to say that there is a lot of people

who are prepared to pay a lot of money for products and services which will assist them to lose weight.

Being content with who you are will go a long way to helping you become the person you desire to be. 

That is not intended to be a contradiction or patronising, but rather to encourage you to be the kind of

person which others enjoy being around.

3. Be yourself

There is no one else like you so be the best at being you rather than an imitation of someone else. It is

better to polish the personal unique gifts and talents you have rather than be envious of others who are

gifted in other areas. You are not meant to hide the talents you have or keep them to yourself but rather

share them with others so that they may benefit from them. As far as weight-loss goes, it is futile to try and

achieve a model-like figure when you have a different body-type. If someone does not accept the way you

are then that is their problem not yours. You cannot go around pleasing other people all of the time and be

happy at the same time. 

4. Don't compare yourself with others.

Run your own race and let others run their races. People who have a low self-esteem tend to make


unfavourable comparisons with others. It is true that people tend to date their self-esteem. They are attracted

to people who have the same issues as they have. Just accept who you are and if others do not like who you

are then that is their problem, not yours. Just do your best!

5. Take no notice of the infomercials

Advertisers will use all the tricks in the book to appeal to your desires. That includes making you feel guilty

about who you are. Honestly, you can understand why some women's self-esteem suffers when you see

some of the ads. There is usually a disclaimer in the ad saying "results are not typical." Understand that for

every person who appears in those testimonials there are countless others who were unsuccessful despite all

their efforts. The success stories you read of are often exaggerated. 

6. Ignore the before and after ads

Take no notice of the before and after adverts. The only before and after photos you should concern

yourself with are your own. An unflattering photo is always used for the before photo.You do not know

what goes on in order to produce such a flattering image in the after photo. It is true that results are not typical even though the advertising suggests otherwise. The purpose of the infomercials is to create a strong enough desire in you to make a purchase.

7. Make small changes daily

Make gradual changes to your diet in order for your body to become accustomed to a different routine

whether that is changes to your diet or a new fitness regime. Develop good habits by taking bite-sized

changes. It will all take time but it is better than trying to achieve too much in a short time then losing heart

and giving up. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was anything else worth achieving so be patient.

8. Don't lose heart

It may be frustrating when you are not making much progress. Don't lose heart, just keep to your healthy

living plan and you will at least be satisfied that you are doing the right thing. Focus on living your best

life and this will keep your mind off worries. Enjoy living your life despite your circumstances. Don't let

your circumstances determine your state of mind. Change what you are able to change and let go of the

things you cannot.

9. Take up new hobbies and sports

This is essential for your well-being because unless you are in the right head-space your efforts to control

your weight will be in vain. Have you heard of the saying "comfort eating?" Sport enables you to connect

with others and helps to build up your network of friends and acquaintances. Getting involved in some kind

of sport is an activity that will certainly help you to control your weight and help maintain your mental

stability. There are a number of sports you can take up and it does not matter how unfit you are. Even

walking around the block is better than not exercising. The key is to get into the habit of exercising. Your

capacity to do more exercise will increase as your fitness increases. 

"Fitness does us good in proportion to the pleasure we get out of it," is an old saying worth remembering.

Healthy exercise may be pleasurable, but it is not always recognised as such. Bad habits have been

ingrained to make every wholesome innovation seem full of effort and labour.Consequently we cannot

always judge the value of any newly applied form of training solely by the test of it's pleasurability.

We are a product of what our parents and teachers made us; they sadly often make a mess of the job.

Fortunately, if an exercise is in harmony with our inborn nature and needs, we soon get to enjoy it.

Today's sedentary lifestyle means that hobbies and sports are essential supplements to our daily lives.

Whether they be Gardening, cycling, carpentry, tennis, golf, horse riding, swimming, athletics, or road

running.

It is important to choose the kind of activity you enjoy because as they say "Whatever floats your boat."

10. Understand there are no magic formulas

There is no magic formula for obtaining the body you want. There is no easy solution or short-cut method

for reducing your weight. It takes effort and sacrifice and you have to decide whether it is all worth it.

There is an ideal weight for all body types. Therefore you need to establish what is the ideal body type for

your weight.

The bottom line is this: If you do not look forward to getting up in the morning then changes need to be

made.

Think about what you used to enjoy doing when you were younger. Is it possible to take up some of these

old interests? 

Getting involved in something you are passionate about will get you off the couch and away from the TV

and that can undermine your healthy living goals if you don't keep it in check. Remember the old saying

"Use it or lose it."

Taking a balanced approach to life is the way to go when working on living a healthy life.





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