| What You Need to Succeed
at Losing Weight
by Jackie Stanley
What You Need to Succeed at Losing Weight
Consider this scenario. On July 1, Jane and
Jill both resolve to eat well and exercise more. Jane makes
her resolution with excitement, eagerness and wholehearted
anticipation or reaching her goal. Jill’s resolution,
on the other hand, is made with halfhearted commitment and
detachment.
When she talks about the possibility of losing
weight and living a healthier life, Jane is passionate and
exuberant, while Jill responds to questions about her weight
management goals with only lukewarm interest.
On December 31, 2004, assuming their attitudes
don’t change during the year, which of these two women
is most likely to reach the weight loss and management goals
with only lukewarm interest.
Enthusiasm is critical to the success of any
endeavor, but this is especially true in the area of weight
loss and management. Think about it. When we are feeling down
and out, that is when we are most likely to overeat and least
likely to exercise. Our passionate desire to achieve a goal
is what will drive us to get up at 5:00 am and exercise before
going to work or to pass on a second helping of scalloped
potatoes.
Need help jumpstarting your enthusiasm? The
following is a list of things you can do to act enthusiastic
until you feel enthusiastic:
Call the most enthusiastic person you know.
Rent an inspirational video like “Rocky” or “Working
Girl.”
Do something that makes you break a sweat.
Stand in the mirror and shout the word “yes” as
loudly and passionately as you can.
Buy a motivational tape or cd to play in the car while driving.
Make a list of the benefits of reaching your goals.
Organize a pep rally with people on a mission similar to your
own.
Spend time doing something you absolutely love to do.
Talk the talk. Eliminate negative speak from your vocabulary.
Get plenty of rest. It’s hard to feel enthused, eager
or exhilarated when you’re tired.
Keywords: Weight Loss, Health, Losing Weight,
Goal Setting,
About the Author
Jackie Stanley, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
jackie@lettuceisnotenough.com
http://lettuceisnotenough.com
Jackie Stanley is the creator of a series of personal wellness
and weight loss journals titled "Lettuce Is Not Enough."
She can be reached at 336.854.8667 or at jackie@lettuceisnotenough.com
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