I know, I know it's absolutely something you do not want to be an
expert in - right? But unfortunately you may feel like you are.
Whatever you do - you try this you try that - lose some weight gain it
back and on and on... Sound familiar?
Here are my 3 tips to help make you more of a health expert and not a weight gain one - sound good? OK - here it goes.
Your 3 Tips to Help Make You Your Own Health & Vitality Expert:
1. Go Inside & Ask.
Do I want to be light or full? Do I want my clothes to fit or do I want
that bowl of ice cream after dinner? Do I want a relaxing evening at
home or choose to prove to my spouse that I'm right about something and
end up arguing? Do I really need to watch You Tube videos until midnight
or would listening to a meditation audio while I drift off to sleep at
11:00 p.m. be better for me?
You see, you are making choices
constantly and making one that helps you attain a state of overall
wellbeing, of course, is the best. However the best choice may not
always be the favorite choice. So try to go inside and take the time to
process your thoughts and feelings first before making a possible
impulsive or unhealthy choice.
2. How Much Is Enough: You
may wonder why controlling your portion size is so important. Well it's
not just about the amount you're consuming but also it's about creating
some discipline. You see, when you begin to take good care of yourself,
you start making eating the right food and the right amount a priority.
Having discipline is a good thing and it can be synonymous with doing a
loving thing for yourself. Discipline DOES NOT always mean limitation.
When
you overeat you are usually compensating for an unusual or
uncomfortable emotional state you are experiencing. Whether happy or sad
on some level it can be difficult to accept how you are actually
feeling in the present moment. Giving yourself a plan of action in the
beginning of your day is helpful in keeping you inline and in-tune with
how much food your body really needs. Over the years I have heard many
of clients admitting how surprised they were to find just how much in
excess they were actually consuming. Their portion sizes were larger
than their bodies actually needed to function optimally. Everyone has a
portion size that's best for them. These can vary depending on your
exercise/activity level but generally women require approximately
1500-2000 calories/day and men approximately 1800-2400 calories/day.
3. Dieting Shouldn't Be Your Job:
I've mentioned this several times in the past where I have warned you
not only to avoid becoming obsessed with dieting but also to learn to
reframe the entire concept of dieting. A Diet actually means what you
consume on a daily basis. If you are constantly dieting you are not
learning how to eat for long term wellness. Taking your excess weight
off in a healthy yet efficient way requires a system that supports fat
burning and muscle maintenance and results in that sought after
reduction on your bathroom scale.
Once you get to that "magic
number" you must focus on doing everything you can to maintain that
number or at least within a 3 lb. range.
For example, if you've
lost 30 lbs. and your weight is now 150 - try keeping your weight
between 150-153. Once it starts going higher than the 3 lbs. you will
need to go back to your original weight system/plan to get the extra
weight off. The longer you wait to take this important step the more
likely it is that you'll gain even more weight and perhaps - wait for it
-gain ALL the weight back - and I know you don't want that to happen.
You've worked hard to lose the weight so find the best way to maintain
it. Pay attention to your weight fluctuations over time. Stop the uphill
climb before it gets out of hand. The more you follow this advice the
less you will need to constantly be on a diet and the more freedom
you'll feel in this area of your life.
You are now becoming your own health expert - Congratulations!
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