There is an overwhelming of information available to us when it comes to weight loss these days and making sense of it can sometimes be more work than the actual diet you're looking to start. Starting and sticking to a weight loss plan or diet is not easy and most plans don't really address what could be one of the primary causes of your weight issues, the negative thoughts going on in the space between your two ears. In other words, before you embark on any weight loss journey, you need to address your mental fitness before your physical fitness.
A great majority of people actually subconsciously "choose" the state their body is in. At the end of the day, you alone are responsible for eating too much fast food or drinking too many sodas while choosing at the same time to not go for a walk each morning or finding at least 30 minutes to exercise during the day. Motivating oneself to lose weight and take responsibility for our own bodies can be quite the task, which is why getting your mind in shape first is the most crucial step in weight loss.
Many people don't actually give a lot of thought to what is going on inside, about how they are stopping themselves from doing things and how they can make changes (small or large) that will create a positive difference in their lifestyle. We get so caught up in what we want the end result to be that we don't address the real cause of our weight issues or eating habits.
Life can be hard, extremely hard for that matter, so you need to find out what pain you have to break through to create more pleasure within your body and your mind. Not physical pain, but mental pain. What is it you have to deal with in order to remove the excess baggage (weight) you carry around with you?
When you find out what is holding you back from making changes in your life, body and diet, you will find that dieting no longer becomes about food and exercise, it becomes a lifestyle. With the right mental changes you will find that you can choose to eat healthier while still going out for dinner and consuming your favorite foods too. Like anything we take on in life it's all about finding the proper balance that allows for moderation. Everyone has the ability, motivation and power to make almost any change positive and successful. Tapping into your mental state, deciding to make a few changes and acting out these changes is what will make all the difference.
Author: Brett Stern
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