Why we are so reluctant to embark on a weight loss plan? Often it is because we have a wrong perspective of what you can reasonably expect. We try to lose in two weeks or a month, the weight that has accumulated over a period of years or even decades.
If we do not take time to think through this problem, which could very well save our energy and time, because expectations are unrealistic setup for failure. Always! That's why fad diets do not work. You get sick of them, even before you make any progress.
To gain perspective, think of it this way. If you're planning to drive from Cleveland to Seattle, which is about 2400 miles, how long do you allow? Would you even dream that could come out after dinner and get to your destination for lunch? Of course not! That's ridiculous!
However, in reality is nothing more ridiculous than the expectations of many of us when we embarked on a diet to lose weight. You should plan to lose weight 1-3 per week (more than that and you are losing muscle ... your body is fat conservation, and perceived hunger). If you have ten pounds to lose, it will take most of the month.
If you are 75 or 80 pounds to lose, still going to lose 1-3 pounds a week. (In the beginning you may lose more, since you probably are carrying excess water in your body too well.) That's fine ... Do not get discouraged.
Think of it this way ... if you take a year or two, never mind. That time will happen if you are losing weight or not. If you start a weight loss regimen in early summer, for example, imagine yourself as slimmer and slimmer Christmas. If it's two Christmases from now until you lose everything you want, you still going to look great this Christmas because of the weight is lost.
The hardest part is in the beginning because their loss is not yet clear. But, wait a couple of weeks and someone will say ... "Losing weight"?, O, "you look very well." Even if others can not put your finger on what is different about you, I assure you will notice that something is different.
At the same time, set small goals. Plan to lose kilos. And when he does, his arms around you, give you a hug and say, "Congratulations, you are a winner!" Then set your next goal. Five pounds? Ten? Whatever you want. The important thing is that it is on the way!
I'll give you four tips to get started:
1. Starting today, reduce the size of the portion of absolutely everything that is going to eat at a third or even half. We're all the way to eat too much food.
2. Remove all sugar-sweetened beverages.
3. Fill the plate as follows: half of the fruits and vegetables / salads, fourth of the protein (meat, chicken, beans etc.), a quarter of cereals, preferably whole grain, like rice or pasta . Water or low fat milk to drink.
4. Move! You do not need to train for a marathon ... you just have to move! Use the stairs, taking a walk, take a class, play with the dog, jumping with the kids ... anything that gets you moving.
You will be surprised how easy and fast the kilos begin to leave. This is a plan that is right for your family too. (I bet that at least one of them might also lose weight). You can do it! Start today
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