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Now I know you're always asking yourself questions. You know the
ones like "Why can't I lose weight?" and "Why does everything
that's bad for you taste good?". But those questions won't get
you anywhere ? except maybe helping you feel sorry for yourself
and setting you up for a spot of comfort eating. A more
empowering set of questions, on the other hand, will get you off
to a good start if you're about to begin a weight loss program
(or keep you on track if you're in the middle of a diet). Here
are the questions to ask when you want to give your weight loss
efforts a real kick start. Why do you want to lose weight? Make
sure your reasons for losing weight are clear. Do you want to
look good? Do you want to feel healthier? Has your doctor given
you a health warning? Do you just want to be able to run around
the park with your kids? Maybe all these reasons apply. The more
reasons you have for losing weight and the more you are aware of
them the easier it will be to remind yourself to keep to your
weight loss program when the going gets tough. Even better,
spend some time imagining how you will FEEL when you succeed.
This will do more than anything to increase your motivation. How
much weight do you want to lose? Set yourself a target. This
gives you something to aim for and you will be able to see how
much closer you are getting each week. You can never succeed if
you don't know what the end point is. "I want to lose weight" is
not a measurable goal ? you have succeeded (of sorts) after you
lose an ounce. Make your goal specific with a target to aim for.
What will you do to lose weight? Nothing is going to change
unless you do. So what changes are you going to make? Will you
follow a particular plan or just cut down in general? How will
you know if you're succeeding? What exercise will you take (if
any)? How will you make sure that you follow your plan? What
will you do about the things that might get in the way? Vague
ideas about losing weight need to translate via a concrete plan
into action. Ask yourself the questions and decide what you will
do. Who will support you? Some people will actively encourage
you and help your efforts while others will get in the way of
your plans. Do you know who your supporters will be? And who you
will need to avoid or find some way to deal with? Ask for the
support you need from those you think are most likely to give it
or join a club of people who are also trying to lose weight.
These are available online or offline. If you can afford it
think about getting a coach ? all that focus on your success
will work wonders. As for those who are less than enthusiastic
about your plans, think about ways of handling them. Of course
you'll need a different strategy for close friends and relatives
than you need for the guy who brings cakes into the office and
insists you eat one! And the final question? When will you
start? There's no time like TODAY. No eating the pantry empty
before you begin. Dump the junk food and get started right now!
Copyright 2005, Janice Elizabeth Small
About the author:
Janice Elizabeth is a weight loss coach and author of "The Diet
Exit Plan". Request her FREE 15 page report "How to lose weight
without dieting - 7 secrets the diet industry doesn't want you
to know" at http://www.SimplySlimming.com TODAY!
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