Lose Weight …..Why It’s So Hard
We all know that losing or gaining weight has to do with calories in/calories out. It can’t get much simpler than that. So what’s our problem? Why is there so much money spent on the 100’s of various weight loss pills and programs out there?
It’s the POOR CHOICES we make in our daily lives that lead to packing on the extra pounds. We’ve incorporated quick and easy in our lives far too much. Have you noticed how many new restaurants are going up in your area? A good portion of fast food places have also spent big bucks on updating their establishments as well. I recently saw a Taco Bell that now has internet access.
Another point which makes it hard to lose weight, is our to inability to break bad habits. It sure is easier to grab a cheeseburger and fries at a fast food drive-thru than it is to try and eat a healthy salad or a plain baked potato. Of course, we have to wash our food down with a soda. Water isn’t listed under drink options although you can get it if you ask.
It’s all about time. We have convince ourselves we are too busy most of the timeto fix ourselves a healthy lunch before leaving for work in the morning. If we don’t have time to fix a lunch, we also tell ourselves we don’t have time to eat a healthy lunch. We seem to meet ourselves coming and going on this time line.
In actuality, we are killing ourselves. We are shortening our time line. Next time you go to order that cheeseburger and fries….think about your priorities. Don’t you want to be around to see your kids and grandkids grow up?
My advice is QUIT procrastinating and make POSITIVE choices to start down your weight loss path. It’s all about getting your priorities in order. And as I’ve stated before, DOCUMENT …. DOCUMENT …. DOCUMENT. Writing things down will show you in black and white what works for you.
Remember…it’s all about calories in and calories out. Proper food choices and
exercise are the keys to weight loss success.
August 15th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
I am waiting a few weeks but don’t know what plan to start.
I do well with WW and kept that off for over a year but had to regain for health and can lose again soon.
There are no ww meatings where I live and ww online isn’t for me.
August 15th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
It is a universal true. Losing weight or gaining weight summarize in this basic concept: calories in and calories out.
I like your article and agree with keeping a daily weight loss journal to document what we eat, time, what kind of exercises we do, water intake, etc.
A successful weight loss program is not a one key formula, but a group of action: making healthy food choices, exercise, water.
All the best with your weight loss program.
August 16th, 2007 at 1:34 am
Hi Chris,
I think deciplin are most important thing that we should have went go about dieting or weight loss and also our committment to achive it. Without that i dont think for success.
August 16th, 2007 at 10:33 am
This is a great article! Weight loss really is about making the right choices. For me, a self confessed sweet junkie I find that just cutting out empty calories most days is helping me tremendously!
August 16th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
enjoyed reading this article ….. Makes me think….. This is where is starts… Thank you.
Katherine R
August 17th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
Hi Chris,
I agree 100% that keeping a food journal of everything you eat can help you discover why you’re eating/overeating…..with the important addition of not only journaling your food, but also whether or not you were hungry, and what you were feeling. If you’re an emotional eater, using food to feel better, there is much more to losing weight (and keeping it off!) than just counting calories and exercising.
All the best,
JoLynn
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:06 pm
it is hard, you are correct. i had managed to break my bad habits, but only for a month. now i am fighting to get back on track.
August 24th, 2007 at 9:09 am
You’ve given me courage to press on and continue to make better choices. I recently lost 10 lbs just eliminating some of the sweets and processed breads. I have 25 lbs to go.
October 30th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
I know the how’s to lose weight. I get it.. I need help to get up and going..
I am tired of giving up. I am tired of putting myself last. I am tired of eating for comfort, relaxing, fun. I love to eat.. help
November 8th, 2007 at 11:01 am
Lena,
A good start would be to get rid of the “comfort” food that isn’t good for you and replace it with “comfort” food like fruit and vegetables.
I think a personal trainer would be someone that could help you. Sometimes it just takes getting on the right track to our weight loss journey.
Check with your hospital to see if they have a nutrional program available. Back home my local hospital use to have nutrional programs that were free.
I’ll keep you in my prayers.
September 26th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
tomorrow never comes, iv found that out….you need to start now, more moving less thinking…go out for a run and eat right.