Don’t Let A Perfectionist Attitude Ruin Your Weight Loss Program

Whenever I started a new “diet”, I just knew that if I deviated just one time, I would end up trashing the whole diet. I assumed that if I did not exactly follow the program, failure would ensue. It was all a matter of the way they think. You don’t need to be perfect to achieve rapid weight loss.

Here are some tips to help you work-around the idea that you have to do everything perfectly in order to successfully lose weight:

First Tip

To successfully reach your weight loss goal, you don’t want to “diet” for a short time, lose weight, and return to your old habits. You need to make permanent alterations in your diet. It isn’t necessary for you to perfectly adhere to a specific diet plan. Listen to your body and make changes, little by little, that will be permanent – how much you eat at one time, exercise, and when you eat “emotionally.” You don’t always have to have quick weight loss to be successful, sometimes slow and steady can win the race.

Second Tip

In her book, “French Women Don’t Get Fat”, author Mirielle Guiliano says that French women don’t worry about eating the foods that give them pleasure. When they do, they just adjust what they eat the rest of the day. The don’t believe that they, cheated, because the don’t actually diet.

Third Tip

The word “diet” evokes images of deprivation and boring meals. Try not to perceive of your weight loss diet as a plan that is strictly formulated.Be aware of what you are consuming each time you eat and make healthy choices. Attempt to enjoy what you eat. Try to savor the taste and aroma of your food. Let yourself enjoy your food. You will then feel satisfied.

Fourth Tip

Here’s an easy plan. Keep a journal. Every day record the foods that you ate that you know you should not have. Did you consume a bit too much when you know you should not have, or when you were a little upset or anxious?

Promise yourself that you won’t do the same things the next day. Put “roadblocks” in front of the things you succumbed to. Such as – be more aware of portion control and when you feel full; pay attention to emotional triggers; keep your favorite drinks around so when you’re thirsty you can take a moment and have something you enjoy instead eating.

In your journal, write down what you did during the day that moved you towards your weight loss goal. Do these the next day to give you that same feeling of accomplishment.

Human beings aren’t perfect and the challenge of losing weight can be stressful. Trying to do it “perfectly” just adds to the stress. Change your way of thinking, take care of your body, and you will achieve your goals.

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