People we see on shows like The Biggest Loser and other people that have lost a large amount of weight have done so because they change their way of thinking about food an exercise. Making small changes like these can create a healthier permanent lifestyle:
- To change your weight, you first have to change your mind. You need to believe that you can make changes to lose weight.
- You have to understand why you eat. Sometimes you eat when you’re stressed, thinking that you are hungry when this isn’t the case. Many times you just need to drink more water to feel full.
- You have to understand what you eat. There are hidden calories in almost everything. Anything creamy is more that likely fat and milk based, which can pack on the calories. Replacing high calorie dressings can make a big difference.
- Don’t replace things you love cold turkey. Many times you have to do your research and slowly start replacing your favorite foods. If you like sweets, replace cookies or a bag of chips for a banana or another sweet fruit.
- Look for a workout that you enjoy. Start by playing good music that you enjoy and that will get you motivated to start working out. Even if you just get 30 minutes of an intense workout that will help you get the weight off.
It may seem like it’s an easy enough plan, but it’s actually a lot of work. Work at it little by little every day and soon a healthier lifestyle will part of your life full-time.
