Secrets Of Successful Weight Loss
ByMeri Raffetto
Weight loss...if we could just find the right
diet we would achieve our goals, right? The
sad truth is that weight loss diets, for the
most part, don’t work and are becoming a thing
of the past. Research shows that 85-95% of
dieters regain any weight they’ve lost within
3-5 years. Most diets simply dictate what
to eat and how much, and usually don’t teach
us to make better food choices once we go
off. When we go back to our old habits the
weight comes back and we end up in a constant
battle to get the weight down again.
When you quit diets and instead change
to eating nutrient rich foods and enjoy
fun foods in moderation, weight loss can
be the natural result. Other well-known
benefits include increased energy, vitality
and freedom from disease. Additionally,
if you stay active and eat in moderation
you don’t have to give up the foods you
enjoy. Yes, that means you can enjoy cake,
cookies, and other treats and still lose
weight when you learn how to balance them
appropriately in your diet. So the BIG
question is: Why don’t more of us choose
a health-promoting lifestyle vs. the "diet
d’jour" in our world today?
Part of the reason is that we are conditioned
in the diet mentality that the answer
lies in a secret formula that will only
work if we follow it rigidly. Let’s face
it, we like the bells and whistles. Instead
of following another weight loss diet
we should pay attention to those people
who have lost weight and kept it off.
What did they do?
People who have successfully achieved
their ideal weight and better health without
dieting report the following success strategies:
* They made a commitment to changing
habits long-term vs. just losing weight
* They became educated about sound nutrition
principles
* They learned to cope with emotions
and stress without food
* They consciously eat when their hungry
and stop when their full
* They shift the focus from "looking
good" to honoring their health and well-being
* They learn to adjust portions or food
intake to match activity level
* They don’t sabotage themselves, when
they blow it
* They seek ongoing support as needed
to stay motivated
Making positive change is possible with
the right commitment, education, and support.
Rather than spending precious energy and
time "going on a diet", make a different
choice. Choose high-level health so you
can lose weight once and keep it off for
a lifetime.
About The Author
Owner of Real Living Nutrition Services,
Meri Raffetto is a recognized professional
in the area of nutrition and wellness.
She specializes in weight management and
cardiovascular nutrition and offers online
programs to help people reach their health
goals. For more information visit http://www.reallivingnutrition.com
