Weight Loss Success

For anyone that has ever lost a few kilos (or lbs), tried on clothes in a smaller size and received compliments for 'looking good', you will understand the feeling that comes with weight loss success.  But how many of you have gone through this process several times?

What Ensures Permanent Weight Loss Success?

While many people have lost weight, only to put it back on plus more, there are people who have achieved permanent weight loss success by following these steps:

  1. They have the right information about what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat
  2. They have the right information about what exercise to do
  3. They have clear dreams, goals and timelines
  4. They are mentally prepared
  5. They have emotional support
  6. They are motivated and do whatever it takes
  7. They read success stories of other people
  8. They follow what other successful people do
  9. They don't sweat the small stuff
  10. They enjoy the journey

How Can I Achieve Permanent Weight Loss Success?

If you follow what other successful people do and take the steps above you will get to your achieve your weight loss goals.  Practically you can do the following for each step:

  1. Follow a sensible fat weight loss diet, eat small amounts regularly through the day
  2. Get off the couch and walk at least 30 minutes a day, aiming for 10, 000 steps
  3. Work out and write down your weight loss dreams, establish the goals to reach the dream and a realistic timeframe to get achieve permanent weight loss
  4. Think positively about the healthier, happier, and leaner person that you will become.  Pretend you already are.  Use positive affirmations to match your goals
  5. Tell someone your dreams and goals.  Ask for help.  Join a support group or talk to your doctor or health professional about your diet and exercise plans
  6. Read motivational quotes or stories about people who overcame adversity, or achieved their dreams against all odds.  Stay focused and stick to your plan
  7. Read success stories online, in magazines and books.  Get a subscription to your favourite health magazine.  Imagine it is you in the photos
  8. Successful people are those who put time and effort into their endeavours, and they don't give up when the going gets tough.  Be inspired by successful people
  9. If you slip up on your diet, or don't get out of bed to exercise, don't beat yourself up.  Just make sure you catch it and move on with getting closer to achieving your goal
  10. There is no point in being fanatical about your diet or exercise.  You have chosen a path to your goal.  Enjoy the journey. Spoil and reward yourself in ways that don't impinge on your permanent weight loss success.