Want weight loss success? Before you can succeed at weight
loss, you have to know the main reason why people fail.

The main reason many people give up on losing weight is because
they try quick fad diets instead of making real lifestyle
changes. This actually backfires not only because they don’t
lose weight, but they damage their self-esteem in the process
(”Why can’t I lose weight? I must be a failure at dieting”).

This ultimately leads them to stop trying - when the truth is
that almost anybody can lose weight, regardless of past history
with diets.

But here’s the key: weight loss success is the result of
long-lasting lifestyle changes in one’s thinking, diet, and
exercise - not a quick 2 week fad diet.

To help you kick-start your weight loss, here are some basic
dos and don’ts of healthy eating, which will help you become
your own weight loss success story.

DO: Focus on eating healthy foods instead of focusing on what
you can’t have (’junk foods’). It’s a basic psychological
principle that we are drawn to what we focus on.

Think about what you can incorporate into your diet to make it
healthier. This gives you a more positive focus instead of that
dreaded diet ‘deprivation’ mentality.

Food pyramids generally recommend incorporating a lot of fruits
and vegetables into your daily diet. These can taste delicious
and give you tons of energy after eating them.

Also, take some time and read about the benefits of healthy
foods. This will help you to want to eat them and you’ll also
feel better about yourself when you eat them (because you know
how much they’re helping your body).

DO: Divide up your daily caloric intake into several small
meals. Eating several small meals while you try to lose weight
will help you feel satisfied rather than hungry. (Hunger is the
enemy of all dieting plans!)

Fresh fruits and/or vegetables make great snacks. Other healthy
snacks include whole grain pretzels, low-fat yogurt, peanut
butter on whole grain crackers, low fat string cheese, whole
grain cereal, and 100-calorie packs.

By doing this you also help to keep your blood sugar steady
throughout the day and your insulin levels lower (insulin, among
other things, signals your body to store fat).

DO: Exercise. Most weight loss success stories incorporate some
sort of exercise into their daily or weekly routine.

Physical activity is good for your body and mind. Try to find
exercise you enjoy rather than something you don’t like -
because if you don’t enjoy it, you won’t stick with it.

Take a daily walk with a friend. Run a mile each day. Take a
bike ride. In general, you should combine strength training
exercise with aerobic or heart-pumping exercise. Strength
training can include lifting weights or doing some challenging
stretches.

Exercise is also a great way to stretch your caloric budget
every day as regular exercise helps to build and increase
metabolism.

Physical activity won’t undo the effects of a poor, high
calorie diet. But it can give you that little edge, especially
when you know you’re going to be eating extra calories that day
or for a special occasion.

DON’T: Don’t cut “unhealthy” foods completely out of your diet.
Cutting unhealthy foods, such as cookies, cake, brownies, and
ice cream completely out of your diet will only leave you
craving these foods.

In turn, it may lead to overeating these foods once you finally
give in to temptation.

Instead, eat unhealthy food in moderation. If you are craving
ice cream, for example, eat one 1/2 cup serving. If you are
craving a chocolate chip cookie, eat a small to medium sized
cookie.

Eating unhealthy food in moderation won’t ruin your diet and
can actually help you lose weight faster since you don’t feel
deprived.

DON’T: Don’t avoid fat completely. Having fat in your daily
diet is healthy.

In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, fat helps your body in
numerous ways including giving you energy, aiding in the
production of hormones that help your body clot blood, constrict
blood vessels, and regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

Fat also carries vitamins to the blood, helps protect your
organs, maintains healthy skin and hair, and helps keep your
body insulated. It is important however to know what fats are
good and bad for you.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are good for you.
These fats can be found in canola oil, peanut oil, olive oil,
fruits, corn oil, fish, nuts, and flaxseed. Cholesterol,
saturated fat, and trans fats should be avoided whenever you
can.

Foods that contain these types of fats include, but are not
limited to, beef, pork, veal, dairy products that contain 2% or
whole milk, butter, palm oil, and lard.

According to the American Heart Association, people should
limit their daily fat intake to less than 25-30% of all calories
consumed.

Additionally, the organization recommends individuals limit
their cholesterol intake to 300mg. per day, trans fat intake to
1% of caloric intake, and saturated fat to less than 7% of
caloric intake each day.

DON’T: Don’t use food to cope with stressful or upsetting
situations. This is a big one as many people ruin their diets
because they can’t stop stress eating.

Invest time into finding healthier ways to deal with
uncomfortable feelings. Healthy ways to cope with feelings
include writing in a journal, taking a walk, reading a book,
talking with a friend, and listening to music.

So there you have some tips for jump-starting your weight loss
success plan. Remember that true weight loss success stems from
a lifestyle change so incorporate these changes at your own
pace.

Do what you can and build new ‘thin’ habits into your life at a
pace that feels comfortable for you. If you’re committed and
take the steps above, you’re well on your way to losing weight
and keeping it off for good.

About The Author: Kate Fox writes for
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