The key to unlock the door to successful weight loss and weight
management is to focus on learning the process and NOT on the end goal.
When we focus only on the end result, oftentimes we regress into our old behavior patterns after we achieve our goals simply because we think we can! This means that we end up throwing away all the new, healthy habits for those old dysfunctional ones. At the same time, focusing only on the big picture will keep us frustrated and cause us to give up sooner. So really, what's the point?
If all you are concerned about is losing 100 pounds, then you will
never recognize your 5-pound weight loss as an achievement. You may end up literally thinking, "So what if I lost 5 pounds, I still have
95 to go!" This type of negative thinking contradicts the goals you
set in the first place. The obvious result: sabotage! Emphasizing
your positive results will result in more productive and proactive
behaviors.
Focusing on the process means you must give it your best effort every day and make small changes step by step. In doing so, your goal will become more attainable with fewer frustrations and setbacks.
Patience and realistic thinking must take precedence. Don't tell
yourself that you will never have another chocolate or glass of wine.
The word never is an absolute that causes nothing but anxiety and
feelings of deprivation. Once you feel deprived, it will be nearly
impossible to stick to any weight loss plan. Thinking never is
unrealistic and inflexible. This will only help you to attain short-
term goals and a lot of wasted time and energy.
Being flexible means you are more capable of coping. When you know how to cope, you are more able to turn food away because you no longer need it for comfort and control. Some people feel as though they are trapped in their body. But truly, they are really trapped by their own inflexible thinking.
It's true that setting long-term goals is necessary. However, you
must break each down into more digestible pieces. Setting only long
term goals will make you lose sight of your daily progress.
Concentrating on the process combined with providing yourself
positive reinforcement on a regular basis will give you the fuel that
you need to persevere.
A temporary quick fix will result in the roller coaster ride of your
life: losing, gaining, hating yourself, liking yourself, being
comfortable, being uncomfortable and so forth. You know the ride I'm talking about! Short-term solutions do not provide long-term results. So, invest in learning the process now and you'll reap the benefits always! Why ride the roller coaster when you can drive in luxury and comfort for once and for all?
management is to focus on learning the process and NOT on the end goal.
When we focus only on the end result, oftentimes we regress into our old behavior patterns after we achieve our goals simply because we think we can! This means that we end up throwing away all the new, healthy habits for those old dysfunctional ones. At the same time, focusing only on the big picture will keep us frustrated and cause us to give up sooner. So really, what's the point?
If all you are concerned about is losing 100 pounds, then you will
never recognize your 5-pound weight loss as an achievement. You may end up literally thinking, "So what if I lost 5 pounds, I still have
95 to go!" This type of negative thinking contradicts the goals you
set in the first place. The obvious result: sabotage! Emphasizing
your positive results will result in more productive and proactive
behaviors.
Focusing on the process means you must give it your best effort every day and make small changes step by step. In doing so, your goal will become more attainable with fewer frustrations and setbacks.
Patience and realistic thinking must take precedence. Don't tell
yourself that you will never have another chocolate or glass of wine.
The word never is an absolute that causes nothing but anxiety and
feelings of deprivation. Once you feel deprived, it will be nearly
impossible to stick to any weight loss plan. Thinking never is
unrealistic and inflexible. This will only help you to attain short-
term goals and a lot of wasted time and energy.
Being flexible means you are more capable of coping. When you know how to cope, you are more able to turn food away because you no longer need it for comfort and control. Some people feel as though they are trapped in their body. But truly, they are really trapped by their own inflexible thinking.
It's true that setting long-term goals is necessary. However, you
must break each down into more digestible pieces. Setting only long
term goals will make you lose sight of your daily progress.
Concentrating on the process combined with providing yourself
positive reinforcement on a regular basis will give you the fuel that
you need to persevere.
A temporary quick fix will result in the roller coaster ride of your
life: losing, gaining, hating yourself, liking yourself, being
comfortable, being uncomfortable and so forth. You know the ride I'm talking about! Short-term solutions do not provide long-term results. So, invest in learning the process now and you'll reap the benefits always! Why ride the roller coaster when you can drive in luxury and comfort for once and for all?
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