Weight Loss And Attitude

Weight loss specialists will tell you that attitude has a more
powerful effect on losing weight than all other factors. The
best plan out there won’t cut it, if you don’t follow it, and
that can be a matter of attitude and motivation. Here are some
tips to help you change your thinking and acting:

1. Never dwell on “failures.” Look at failures honestly, and
then tell yourself, “This setback is temporary – here’s what
I’ll do differently next time.”

2. Look at setbacks as opportunities. Problems and temporary
failures provide a chance to learn how to do it better. Use them
as steps towards success.

3. Think in terms of solutions, not problems. “I have such a
hard time resisting temptation,” becomes, “When have I resisted,
and what can I learn from that experience?” Reaching for the
convenient junk food isn’t a problem, but a lesson: Don’t let it
be convenient.

4. See success, both your own and other’s. Noticing even a
little progress reminds you what is possible, and it keeps you
motivated. This is a powerful way to stay on track. Little
successes give the motivation for bigger ones.

5. Imagine yourself how you want to be. When you see yourself
how you want to be repeatedly, this gets your subconscious mind
working towards that image. Do this often.

6. Do something now. Action often precedes and stimulates
attitude and motivation. Eat some healthy snacks, read a useful
article, or get out and take a walk. Do anything, however small,
towards your weight loss goals. Momentum is created by taking
any step in the right direction.

Steve Gillman writes on many self-improvement topics. You can
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