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Most people see a diet as a means to an end. It is merely a tool
brought in to achieve a specific amount of weight loss, and that’s that.
But is it? Maybe not…
You see, there is an emotional or psychological aspect to weight management as well – and if it is not taken into account and prepared for, chances are that you will not make it through, and quit somewhere along the line – or cheat so much that you will sabotage all your efforts.
You see – picking up unwanted weight usually happens because of poor eating habits. For some people, it is simply a matter of “grabbing something on the go” (usually nice and fatty…:). For others, it is simply a case of eating too much in between. For others, it is often a case of “comfort eating” – meaning that they find comfort in food when they cannot find the support they need.
Regardless of whether your emotional or psychological aspect is simply a case of laziness, or a case of a lack of control, or a deeper psychological issue, it will have to be addressed.
Sit down, take a pen and paper, and analyse your eating present patterns. What are you doing wrong? Are you eating the wrong foods, too much food, or snacking too frequently? Why? Are you simply too busy, did you just stop caring, or are you finding comfort in food due to stress? Once you are aware of the problem, and acknowledge that you have to do something about it, half the battle is won.
Once you know what NOT to do, you will constantly remind yourself not to do it. Yes, there will probably be a slip-up here and there – but in general, being aware of what you should NOT do is enough to remind you every time you are about to do it.
On the other hand, if you fail to acknowledge that there is an emotional or psychological aspect involved, it will keep getting in the way of your weight loss efforts – causing you to slip and cheat every so often…
Putting you right back to square one every time.
Be prepared.
Guest Writer: Bushra
You see, there is an emotional or psychological aspect to weight management as well – and if it is not taken into account and prepared for, chances are that you will not make it through, and quit somewhere along the line – or cheat so much that you will sabotage all your efforts.
You see – picking up unwanted weight usually happens because of poor eating habits. For some people, it is simply a matter of “grabbing something on the go” (usually nice and fatty…:). For others, it is simply a case of eating too much in between. For others, it is often a case of “comfort eating” – meaning that they find comfort in food when they cannot find the support they need.
Regardless of whether your emotional or psychological aspect is simply a case of laziness, or a case of a lack of control, or a deeper psychological issue, it will have to be addressed.
Sit down, take a pen and paper, and analyse your eating present patterns. What are you doing wrong? Are you eating the wrong foods, too much food, or snacking too frequently? Why? Are you simply too busy, did you just stop caring, or are you finding comfort in food due to stress? Once you are aware of the problem, and acknowledge that you have to do something about it, half the battle is won.
Once you know what NOT to do, you will constantly remind yourself not to do it. Yes, there will probably be a slip-up here and there – but in general, being aware of what you should NOT do is enough to remind you every time you are about to do it.
On the other hand, if you fail to acknowledge that there is an emotional or psychological aspect involved, it will keep getting in the way of your weight loss efforts – causing you to slip and cheat every so often…
Putting you right back to square one every time.
Be prepared.
Guest Writer: Bushra
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