Weight Loss and Diet Planning

Dieting – Ugh – Turning the Scales on Weight Loss!

February 7th, 2010 |

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Dieting – UGH! Oh, I hate that word! If you are like me – Whenever I begin a weight loss diet, it lasts about 2 weeks and by that time, I am bored, tired of starving myself, and just plain hungry! I then give up and end up overeating! When I am deprived of something, I usually want it even more! So then I go on a binge, eat what ever’s in sight and have to start all over…. It’s a roller coaster ride for me, up and down and then back where I started from in the beginning and in most cases with a few extra pounds added! Not anymore!

I have tried just about everything on the market today, from all the weight loss programs to weight loss pills, even those boxed dinners sent to your home, oh and lets not forget all the different fad weight loss diets out there! It’s all in the mind whether you succeed or not with dieting or any weight loss program you choose.

Whether it’s with dieting, or maybe even smoking, or any other habit you are trying to get under control, this maybe a hard to reach goal with thinking like that… When you can’t have something you generally want, it seems you crave it even more. How can you over come that endless process to get ahead and reach your ultimate goal? I have a few weight loss tips that have helped me overcome my weight loss!

First of all, change your mind set – Don’t call it a diet! It’s a lifestyle change! Get that word out of your head! No more dieting for me!

Reward yourself – the number one way to stay motivated and stick to any diet or weight loss program is to splurge once a week… Have that one thing you crave, in moderation of course! Then get right back on track.

Do you love chocolate? Depriving yourself and going cold turkey will only hurt you in the long run and then you end up quitting. So, my suggestion to fill that urge – go to your local grocery store or department store and get one of those fun pack miniature bags of 3 Musketeers. These are bite sized candy bars with the lowest amount of calories on the market. Throw those in the freezer and maybe even cut them in half. Take one out whenever you feel that sweet, chocolate urge coming on. Just be sure you don’t over do it! Disciplined yourself! Take only one! That should stop that craving and you won’t feel deprived!

Do you overeat at the dinner table or at most meals? Do you go back for seconds? One way to control your overeating is to drink a full eight ounce glass of water about a half hour before each meal. This will curve your appetite and help you not to overeat!

How much water should you drink in a 24 hour period? Women should drink approximately 88 oz. and men approximately 120 oz. of water in a days time. This is just to get the proper amount of fluids your body needs. If you are overweight and trying to drop the pounds, you should add to that number somewhat to burn more calories.

Take it from me – I am an experienced over eater, once overweight person and these weight loss tips are sure to help!