If you're like most dieters, you no doubt know all the regular dieting tips, like what to eat, when to exercise, and so on. But the practical side of weight loss is only half the battle, and getting into the right mindset to lose weight is just as important. Here are four tips to help you get on the right path to long term weight loss.
One: Stop studying how to lose weight. Reading and talking about diet plans, exercises and trying to find the best and easiest way to lose weight is a great way to make sure you never get anywhere. There is no silver bullet or magic formula when it comes to successful long term weight loss, you just need to start with the basics of good nutrition and regular exercise.
Two: Slow and steady wins the race. Just like the hare and the tortoise, trying to race to your weight loss goal will ultimately make things more difficult. For best results, you should try to lose somewhere between one to two pounds a week by eating better and exercising regularly. Any more than this is likely to be artificial weight loss which you will gain back as soon as you stop your diet.
Three: Don't waste money on new weight loss fads. Everywhere you go, someone is trying to sell you the latest and greatest in ways to lose weight, from pills to DVDs to hypnosis and more. The diet industry is worth billions of dollars every year and the vast majority of it is spent by people who are looking for an easy way to lose weight without having to change their diet or get off the sofa. Don't be one of these people.
Four: Being slim is a lifestyle choice. You've probably been down the path of dieting and managing to lose a good amount of weight, only to slowly put it back on once you stop dieting, and ending up back at your starting point. The fact is, you need to change your diet and lifestyle permanently if you want to keep your weight off permanently.
When it comes down to it, you need to apply yourself to your weight loss program and stop finding new and creative ways to put off that hard first step. But when you do focus, and incorporate good nutrition and exercise into your life, losing weight will become easy.
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