The Ultimate Weight Loss Solution

If you are a fan of TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey, you
probably knew about Dr. Phil McGraw some time ago. The advice
guru is a favorite of Oprah’s because of his uncanny ability to
“tell it like it is.” Dr. Phil has used the same no-nonsense
approach on his own television program and has also introduced
millions to a new perspective on dieting with his ultimate
weight loss solution.

Dr. Phil’s approach may not be revolutionary, but it is
instructive. He preaches the gospel of healthy choices. This
means understanding the emotions that cause you to overeat in
the first place. He also offers tests to help you assess your
own eating patterns. Once you understand how your mind works,
you can begin the daunting task of changing your environment.

Dr. Phil argues that, while you may not be able to control
circumstances, you can control your reaction to the difficulties
that come your way. This means taking ownership of your
responses and leaving little to chance. Such a stance can be
quite empowering and can give you the confidence you need to
succeed at weight loss.

Another aspect of Dr. Phil’s plan is to resolve to quit
complaining. You need to realize that your situation will never
get better if you simply complain about it. Rather, you need to
take decisive action. You also have to realize that you can have
an impact on your own weight–that your weight problems are not
the other guy’s fault.

Your primary task is to rid your own personal world of the
temptations that cause you to binge. After that, you need to
devote your attention to nutritional concerns. Dr. Phil also
believes in establishing a healthy system of exercise that can
help you lose weight over the long term.

Dr. Phil also believes that it is important for you to
establish a support network that will enable you to reach your
weight loss goals. The importance of support cannot be
overemphasized. It is difficult to accomplish anything in life
without someone in your corner, cheering you on. The same is
certainly true when it comes to weight reduction. You’ll want a
partner, someone you can turn to when the desire to overeat
becomes overwhelming.

An interesting part of Dr. Phil’s plan is the self-assessment.
During his practice, Dr. Phil has found that some individuals
sabotage their own diet success. They may actually feel
uncomfortable about losing weight; therefore, they lose weight
only to gain it back again. They may not be comfortable with the
compliments they get from the opposite sex when they lose
weight, so they hold onto their weight as a buffer against the
outside world. As a result, Dr. Phil recommends that individuals
slow down and take stock of themselves before going onto a
weight loss program. During this slow-down period, they may
identify those behaviors that keep them from having weight loss
success.

Dr. Phil also recommends conducting a reality check from time
to time. Challenge your own beliefs and pre-conceived ideas. See
if they stand up to scrutiny. If not, it may be time to change
your perspective about life in general and about weight loss in
particular. Dr. Phil also suggests that you seek closure for the
emotional issues in your life. This might mean attacking your
own anger, or forgiving someone who has hurt you. With this
closure, you can ready yourself to handle the challenge of
losing weight.

Supporters of Dr. Phil’s plan say that it is a common sense
approach to weight loss. They applaud Dr. Phil for tackling the
emotional issues surrounding weight gain. However, critics
contend that there is nothing new or all that interesting in Dr.
Phil’s approach, that it covers ground that has been covered
time and time again. In the end, you’ll probably have to do your
own research to determine if Dr. Phil’s approach will work for
you, or if another method would be better. The one positive
aspect of Dr. Phil’s prescription is that it is unlikely to harm
you, and could actually do you a world of good.

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