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Weight Loss Success Factor

To be successful, a dieter must break out of the "diet state of mind," and into a lifestyle program. This means focusing on "patterns" instead of pounds. The major difference between overweight and normal weight people is found in their eating and activity patterns. How you eat, why you eat, how you deal with stress, how you relax, how active you are - all of these are habits that you learned over time. Habits are learned behaviors that can be unlearned. A string of habits links together to form a chain of daily behaviors. That chain - everything you do from the time you wake to the time you turn in for the evening - is known as your LIFESTYLE.

When scientific studies say that most of the major illnesses are lifestyle related, they are talking about your habits. When you eat in response to stress, this is a lifestyle issue. When you eat be¬cause you are depressed or anxious, this is a lifestyle issue.

People who choose lifestyle programs to lose their weight are the ones who understand that "fat thinking" and "fat habits" are as heavy as pounds on the scale. Your real goal is to learn how to lose your fat habits along with your fat. When you do, you become a winner in the war against weight.

Set Yourself up for Weight Loss Success

Selection. Be sure the program is complete and provides adequate nutrition for burning fat and protecting your lean muscle. The program should include healthy food plans with "real food" for satisfaction and energy. It should provide behavioral sup¬port, exercise guidelines, and it must include a full maintenance program.

Education. Familiarize yourself with the requirements of the program before you begin. Be sure you know the rules and be prepared to follow them. A half-hearted approach will foil your attempts for success.

Goal-Setting. Set your personal goals and be realistic about the time it will take to achieve them. Write your goals down, and review them every few weeks.

Mind-Setting. Prepare yourself for the challenge you will be undertaking by strengthening your inner resources, believing you will achieve your goals.

Medical Priorities. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any weight loss plan to safeguard your health.

Food Planning. Be sure you understand the menus and have the foods and utensils you will need to follow the program effectively

Scene-Setting. Prepare your environment in advance, so that you are ready the night before you start your program

Contingency Planning. Prepare a "travel kit" to take to work, on outings, or anywhere you would be in an environment that doesn't support your program.