So why do you want to lose weight? Everyone wants to look their best but is that the only reason? Are there deeper and more meaningful reasons to lose weight?
To lose weight you need a truly compelling reason to be successful. You will need a reason that you can hold onto and work towards.
You need a more compelling reason so you can to stick with your program over the long haul because sometime along the way you will confront obstacles and roadblocks and your reason to lose weight must be compelling enough to push you through and over these temporary setbacks.
You need to be completely committed to your goal so that when you have a bad day you can resist the chocolate cake, a bowl of ice cream or whatever your food of 'pleasure' is. When your mind is screaming at you to eat something it is because you are looking for comfort and relief, will your reason to lose weight be strong enough to resist these moments?
Hopefully it will but for many these moments will derail their weight loss efforts and many will never get back on track. Your reason to lose weight must be more powerful than a piece of chocolate cake, ice cream or anything else.
The chocolate cake is so difficult to resist because it is staring you right in the face. It is there right in front of you and your reason to lose weight seems very far away. Your reaction to the emotions is a reaction that has been present in your life for years. It is a learned response to stress and your emotions. When you confront these emotions it is very difficult to see past them but to be successful you must understand that you have to take control of your emotions and never lose sight of your goals. your goals will change your life, a piece of chocolate cake will not.
Having said that, if you haven’t done so before, think of a worthwhile purpose to lose the weight.
There are so many reasons to lose weight maybe you want to lose weight because you want:
A healthy body.
To have a long and healthy life.
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