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10 Steps, Obesity, Overcome Your Personal Battle

Copyright  (c)  2007  Charles  Carterallergies that could inhibit your weight
loss.
Fighting obesity can be difficult not only
physically, but psychologically as well.5.  Consistency
Failed attempts at losing weight can take its
toll on your body and mind and it is crucialMost important to any exercise program is
to prepared mentally and physically in orderconsistency. With a little consistency you
to successfully lose weight. The programscan develop habits, and then you'll be less
and their support system focus not only onlikely to regress. You will reach your
creating an excellent fitness program, butweight loss goals faster when you stay on
invest a lot of time working with clients ontrack and don't let your hurdles get in the
the psychological side of fighting obesity.way. This goes for your diet as well. It's
The following is a set of steps, some inok to have a cheat day, but make it just one.
preparation and some to be used through outIf you are consistent, you will get results.
the  program  to  ensure  success.
6.  Use  portion  control
1.  Recognizing  the  programs  that  run you
5 small meals a day is the best way to speed
What are the things that hold you back? Whatup your metabolism, regulate blood sugar
are the excuses you make? What are thelevels, curb hunger binges, and ultimately
behaviors you engage in that keep you fromlose  weight.
obtaining what you want? People always say
"Commit to change." Well easier said than7.  Eat  fiber  rich  foods
done. It's very difficult to commit to going
somewhere when we don't recognize where weFoods that are rich in fiber tend to be
are or where we've been. I learned thatfilling; therefore people will feel full and
programs are the hard wiring within you thatnot eat as much. Studies have also found
drives your thoughts and actions. Programsthat a diet high in fiber can reduce the risk
certainly can't be changed overnight, but youof heart disease, digestive problems and
can reflect on what hurdles you create thatdiabetes.
make it difficult for you to be successful
with your weight loss goals. Lack of self8.  Cut  calorie  dense  foods
confidence can lead to procrastination and
excuses. This is a program that affectsFoods that have a high content of salt, sugar
many. Recognize your programs, behaviors,and flour can also be densely packed with
and attitudes and you'll better understandcalories. Twizzlers have over 250 calories
where you've been and where you are. Thenin a small package, a half order of pasta
you can move forward and begin reaching yourwith Alfredo sauce has 680 calories at many
goals.Italian chain restaurants, and a bagel has
over 300 calories without cream cheese or
2.  Commitbutter. High salt content is found in
calorie dense, low fiber, processed foods.
Do what you say you are going to do. Have aToo much salt can lead to elevated blood
plan and commit to executing it. Make yourpressure and is also associated with
goals realistic, focus on short achievements,hindering  weight  loss.
and celebrate small successes along the way.
Have a goal of consistency. Your plan should9.  Have  an  activity
include committing to consistent activity.
Make a goal to drink 8 glasses of water a dayThere is no better way to maintain
or have a goal of adding a vegetable to everyconsistency in reaching your health and
dinner meal during the weekdays. Success infitness goals than having an activity. When
these short term achievements will reapyou enjoy doing something, it isn't work
rewards  in your long term weight loss goals.anymore. Activities such as hiking,
swimming, cycling, racquetball and rock
3.  Support  systemclimbing are great examples of activities
that can add versatility to your fitness
Success is easy to attain when you haveprogram.
people around you. Tell your family,
friends, co-workers that you have a weight10.  Work  Hard!
loss goal, and let them help. Work with a
Personal Trainer or Registered Dietician andLosing any significant amount of weight is
let them help. A support system can come innot easy. Any good program will have a nice
the form of encouragement, companionship, andmixture of high and low intensity workouts
accountability, and can make your road towith rest cycles built in. But I have seen
weight  loss  success  much  more  enjoyable.too many people going through the motions of
a workout and they never even break a sweat.
4.  Sensible  goalsYour body will respond to the stimulus that
you create and will respond to loads and
Know your body, and be honesty with yourselfintensity. To keep your body from hitting a
about what is real. If you haven't already,plateau, you must constantly challenge your
consult a physician regarding what isbody and find new ways to create stimulation
realistic. You can also test to rule out anyto adapt to. With constant stimulation and
obstacles medically related to weight lossvariety will come consistent results.
such as under active thyroid or food



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