How to Diet: Failure = Learning

Many people try one diet after another, failing time and time again. Many people eventually give up, and simply “accept that they will never be slim”. But maybe…
What most people fail to realise is that every failure brings you closer to success – mathematically speaking, anyway. In real life it depends on how we handle those failures.
But let’s look at a few facts:
The average “dieter” attempts weight loss roughly four times in any given year.
As such, the “average dieter” actually starts every time with the expectation to fail, while hoping that maybe, just maybe, “it will be different this time.”
This mindset becomes the basis for “justifying” failure, and makes us more prone to slipping up and cheating.
We move on from one eating plan to the next, failing time and time again. Every time the effect on your self esteem is a little worse, and it takes more courage to pull yourself together and go ofter “the next weight loss miracle.”
You end up spending a small fortune – and never getting what you paid for.
Right?
Now let’s consider this:
When you started walking, how many times did you fall before you could walk? Did you eventually give up, saying that it was just not something you could achieve?
When you started riding a bike, how many times did you come off before you were able to stay on top?
Well…
Consider this:
Beside the fact that you stuck it out until you got what you wanted, weight loss already has ONE advantage…
Once upon a time, even if it was long ago in childhood, you did have the perfect figure. You have already been there, so it should be possible for you to get back there – unless of course you are suffering from a condition that interferes with weight loss, or take medication that acts similarly.
You have already been where you want to go to – so it is not a “first time journey”, but it is a “returning trip.”
So…
Look back at your failures…
And see what dd not work for you. At least you know that much now. Failure is a tough teacher – no need to study any longer than is necessary.
If you have been doing any reading on the side, you might even have found out why they did not work for you.
So…
Simply avoid any new diet that is based on the same principles as the ones that failed you before.
And then – get your mindset right before you start.
Commit and dig in. It might not make your diet journey easier, but it sure will add to your chances of weight loss success.

Guest writer: Bushra