Diet Talk - Words Of Wisdom

DIET TALK is a series of 56 topics addressing the psychological and social aspects of successful, long-term weight management. DIET TALK is based on my NPR series. This lecture addresses words of wisdom.

Transcript

Words of Wisdom Most people attempt this important long-term change without any professional guidance.

So here are some thoughts that may help.

First,

It is important to be patient.

Despite what is presented in the media,

Weight loss cannot be quick if it is to be permanent.

While a 1.

5 to 2-pound weight loss per week is acceptable,

I encourage my clients to lose no more than 1 pound per week.

Second,

Set realistic goals.

Weight loss is not easy.

It takes weeks to establish even one new habit.

Give yourself an adequate amount of time to accomplish your goal.

Third,

Live one day at a time.

Temptation is easier to handle if you divide time into small components.

Don't expect to succeed if you say,

I'll never again snack while watching television.

Instead say,

I will work on not snacking tonight while watching television.

My goal is to watch television this evening without eating.

Fourth,

Forgive yourself.

You are in the process of change and this means that you will not be perfect.

So when you eat inappropriately,

Forgive yourself,

Learn from it and then move on.

Fifth,

Don't be obsessed with the scale.

If you need to weigh yourself,

Do so only once a week.

Also remember that you can be losing fat although the scale number is remaining the same.

If you keep on track,

The number will eventually change.

Sixth,

Whenever you feel the urge to binge,

Examine the reasons.

Try to understand the problem rather than give in to it.

Seven,

Your body is and will be the result of your choices so take responsibility for your eating.

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