Weight loss mistakes are the main reason why so many overweight people end up trying time and time again to lose weight.

In the never ending war of weight loss, we make mental pictures to ourselves of what we want to accomplish and strike out to achieve this mental picture. It is also called goal setting. We can be much more goal oriented if we make these goals reasonable and attainable. Being human, we usually are pretty tough on ourselves if we fail to achieve these goals, and where does it say we must achieve every goal in a set time frame? Weight loss is a journey. I want to look at a few of the misconceptions and mistakes we make while on this journey.

Perhaps the single largest mistake that we make in the weight loss war is adopting an all or nothing attitude. These are the dieters that scour the pantry and the refrigerator removing anything that could be seen as a potential source of temptation. They embark on a dietary regimen that is nearly impossible to maintain and believe that all is lost the moment they stray from the strict guidelines of their diet.

While this may work for some in the short term, it sets them up for failure, frustration, and ill will towards the entire weight loss process. The important thing when it comes to weight loss is the goal. Your goal is to shed pounds. There are many ways in which this can be done that do not require starving yourself or punishing yourself in the process. Be good to yourself. We didn’t acquire these pounds in a month or two, and we won’t reasonably lose them in a month or two. Reasonably is the key word here.

Another great mistake when it comes to weight loss is selecting a diet plan where you eat the same thing every day. Despite our human need for structure and routine we tend to enjoy changing our lunch routine on occasion. Select a diet or new nutrition plan that allows you to enjoy a wide variety of foods rather than one that limits you to the same meal or meal selection day in and day out. Make this life style change as pleasant as possible.

Other common mistakes include depriving yourself of everything you enjoy. One thing that we often forget is the importance of moderation. Fill up on servings of fruits and vegetables, but allow yourself to enjoy the occasional indulgence for the sake of sanity. If you never allow yourself to enjoy a taste of chocolate, why on earth would you want to live forever? Seriously, do not forget to enjoy food for the sake of dieting. There is nothing wrong or sinful about enjoying food. The problem lies when you enjoy only the wrong sorts of foods and way too much of them.

You should also avoid the mistake of not setting weight loss goals. While you do not want to set goals that are impossible to achieve you should also avoid the opposite end of the spectrum, which involves having no goals at all. Those who set aggressive goals that are achievable will see the greatest degree of success. Making those goals public and asking for support is another thing that will help you achieve greater success. This is one reason the Weight Watchers program has enjoyed the phenomenal success is has.

The final mistake when it comes to weight loss, that is made all too often, is giving up. We all have setbacks along the way. Even those who have achieved monumental dieting success have met with failure on the road. The end result however, for those who stick with the plan is a healthier body and that is something that is worth fighting for. Your goals may get side tracked but you can set new goals. You may have had a bad day or even a bad week when it comes to your dietary goals and plans. Do not let this defeat your desires to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Let your failures teach you as much as your successes and you should be well on your way to the healthier person that you know is hiding inside. Whether you want to get rid of 10 pounds or 210 pounds, the only way to achieve that goal and make it last, is by dedicating yourself to the process of becoming a healthier person. A healthy person has healthy eating habits and doesn’t starve him or herself. Learn to enjoy food in moderation and you should be well on your way to winning another battle in the weight loss war, and to the success you seek. Remember, life is too short to be miserable. You can win your weight loss battle.

IGB Tripower Team

Marilyn Nelson


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