By Henry Wilson There has been a lot a lot of fuss about losing weight.People have gone to the extent of going on a diet which in most cas...

Make A Lifestyle Change And Stop Dieting Now!

By Henry Wilson


There has been a lot a lot of fuss about losing weight.People have gone to the extent of going on a diet which in most cases has not given any positive results.Losing weight and keeping it off is a lifestyle change which is not easy at all.It requires willpower and a lot of dedication.Below are insights why you should stop dieting now but instead have the correct lifestyle needed.

Firstly, it is important to differentiate between a lifestyle mentality and a diet mentality. Diet is about numbers. The result of taking the diet is the difference between the number of calories consumed and those lost. Making a decision to change your lifestyle involves taking care of what you are consuming and also taking care of the physical exercise, and aligning them with your goals and interests. The lifestyle change should make you feel good about yourself.

Diet mentality has the assumption that reaching a certain weight is the key to finding happiness and solving other problems.That's why when one messes on the numbers it becomes upsetting and could cause so much stress.On the other hand, lifestyle change assumes that being overweight is the results of other problems and not the cause.Hence, lifestyle will focus on a couple of things and not necessarily numbers on the scale.

For you to go on a diet, you will need to make certain shorter and outer changes. It involves measuring, counting substituting certain foods and also seizing to eat others depending on the type of diet that you are on. In some instances, you will also do certain exercises to help burn some calories. After achieving the target weight, people go back to their normal life.

In lifestyle change, it is essential to note that you need to change your internal and permanent lifestyle like being physical and eat right. With time, one will understand that the intention of eating is very crucial for it will determine how you will achieve the total weight loss. You should not neglect your spiritual being, emotions and physical wellness when in this process.

Thus, the key to both permanent weight loss, becoming satisfied with yourself and with your life is taking personal responsibility for what you can control.Many factors affecting weight loss are out of your control such as your genes, Age, medical and previous weight history.The factors mentioned affect your weight and also how-how fast you can lose the weight too.

Focusing on numbers on the scale is too narrow and thus staking your life for things that are beyond your control.Consequently, this will make you chronically worried, uncomfortable and stressed.Also, this will most likely make you have problems with emotional eating.

Also, relying on tools, rules, and external diet techniques means that you seize to be in control of yourself. These will demotivate you and make you powerless due to your expectations. You are the only person who can change all you want by changing your attitude to match your perspective.

Thus, we should focus on changing our lifestyle and bury the whole idea of diet as a way of shedding the weight and being comfortable with ourselves.




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