Weight-loss is like a distant muse for most of us. We would like to attain
it, but the journey and the difficulties that may come with it, is what kills
the thrill to actually do it. Over the years, great deal of research has been
invested into finding out what it is that makes weight-loss possible for some
and impossible for the rest. The results indicated that it was mainly a
mental-block and the lack of willpower that deters most from taking a step in
the weight-loss direction.
Truth be told, weight-loss is as much a mental
exercise as it is physical. Unless you don't put your mind to it, you will
never achieve what you wish to. In order to exercise right, you need to think
right.
Set Yourself
Most health experts opine that weight-loss is about want-power. It all
boils down to how much you want to lose and how hard you are willing to go at
it. If you're in the mood to just run on the treadmill aimlessly for hours
every day, and expect for a miracle to occur, then you need a reality-check.
The first step prior to any weight-loss programme is to program yourself.
You
need to have a sit-down with yourself and do the what-I want- from-this talk.
Question yourself, assess your ability and how serious you're about losing
weight. Don't just race off to the gym because your kith or kin are pressing
you to. Do it for you, before anyone else.
Are you fretting and worrying about your weight a tad too much? Do you
think weight-loss is a mission impossible for you? Do you fear that every time
you touch (or even just take the smell of) delicious food your waistline will
bloat? Do your conversations with others have you cribbing about your weight?
Do you start a comparative analysis the moment you see a fat / thin person? Do
you feel negative thoughts rushing to you when you stand before the mirror? If
you're ailing with all these questions in your mind, then you need to stop
immediately.
The first step towards thinking positive is simply to quit and
kick away the negative in the mind. If you're really kicked about losing your
weight, however the thoughts in your mind are making it difficult, then perhaps
you need to revisit and redo your thinking patterns. You need to do a
subconscious clean-up because that's what is hindering you from taking the
plunge. It always helps to clear the mind and restart.
Stay Positive
How do you cultivate the
positives in your mind? To begin with you would be required to polish your
self-concept. A weak script about self can ruin everything. You need to start
by believing that weight-loss is a possibility that you can accomplish for
yourself. The road to weight-loss may be a difficult one, but you'll enjoy it
nonetheless and overcome the ordeals that may come in the way.
And it's not
necessary that weight-loss is going to be a suffering process. Again, it's all
inside your head. Weight-loss is about changing yourself - and change can be a
beautiful process. You just have to watch what you eat, indulge moderately and
live a good life.
Don't approach your workout like a burden, but like an
activity you enjoy doing. Remember to keep your expectations realistic. Don't
let the whispers of friends and family divert you from enjoying the process of
your weight loss. And whenever you look at your reflection in the mirror, love
your body for what it is, and be optimistic about what it will become.
Don't Try to be Perfect
Try not to set your standards very high. If it's your first tryst at weight-loss,
then cut some slack and go at it easy. You may or may not achieve exactly what
you want, but it is important to at least commence the process of getting
there. Don't make major cuts in your daily diet and begin a starvation
campaign. That's not going to make you succeed. It may make you fall sick for
sure. Instead, become your own best friend and keep motivating yourself to lose
weight the right way. And whenever you find that you've achieved a milestone -
celebrate, feel good. Don't depend on others to do it for you.
Kya Cassiuss Victoria is a local Personal Trainer and boot camp expert. If
you'd like to register for a free consultation at a Boot Camps
Coogee or if you'd like a free trial, view site here.
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