Tough love tips if you have 10 pounds to lose
Is it true…there's no gain without pain? The article here explains how small steps can make a big difference. My sales manager used to tell me "You must learn to walk before you can run." At first I was offended by his statement. After all, I was 22 years old and I was smart! However, over the years those wise words have helped me be successful in many endeavors in life, both big and small. Apply this philosophy if you have 10 pounds to lose. Even if you could stand to lose 50 pounds, think of the
weight loss in 10-pound increments. Beginning with a baby step weight loss program will increase your chances to lose more weight. Tell yourself "I have 10 pounds to lose" and set you goal at that number. Since the first 10 pounds are often mostly made up of water, you should be able to achieve the goal of "10 pounds to lose" in a short time. Doing so will give you a great sense of accomplishment and joy and this will help propel you to on your journey of another 10 pounds to lose.
Eating habits
Start your weight loss program by thinking about your
eating habits. How many meals do you eat every day? Many nutritionists recommend that you eat more meals. The theory here is that to
lose weight you need to increase your metabolism. If you consume one or two meals per day you will actually slow down your metabolism. Eat four to six small meals a day instead.
Eliminate the desire for junk food
I love taco chips. I also love myself. One has to go. Get rid of junk food from your diet. I find that when I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and do some exercise my craving for junk food usually disappears. My vegetarian friends tell me they have no craving for meat any more. I
quit smoking three years ago and that terrible craving went away after a month. Get the picture? Get your
metabolism into gear! The equation goes like
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