Attitude and Weight Loss

99 Ways Newsletter

Many weight loss specialists will tell you that attitude has a more powerful effect on losing weight than all the other factors. They may be right. The best plan out there won't cut it, if you don't follow it, and that can be a matter of attitude. Here are some tips to help:

1. Don't dwell on "failures." Tell yourself, "This setback is temporary - here's what I'll do differently next time.

2. See setbacks as opportunities to learn how to do it better, and so as steps towards success.

3. Get in the habit of thinking in terms of solutions, not problems. "I have the hardest time resisting temptation," becomes, "When have I resisted, and what can I learn from that?"

4. Watch for success, both your own and other's. Seeing even a little progress reminds you that it is possible, and keeps you motivated. This is a really powerful way to stay on track.

5. Imagine yourself how you want to be, and do this often.

6. Do something. Anything. Action often precedes attitude and motivation. Read something helpful, eat some healthy snacks, get out and take a walk, or do anything, however small, towards your weight loss goals. There is a momentum created by taking a step in the right direction.

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Quick Weight Loss Tips

You'll find this section in each newsletter. The idea here is that there are many small changes you can make to help you lose weight. Make changes that are right for you, and maybe, with enough of them, you'll lose weight even without a "plan" or "program." In any case, they can help no matter what plan you use. Today's weight loss tips:

1. Don't shop hungry. This is a sure way to save money, but also keeps you from filling the cupboards with unhealthy snack foods. Eat before you shop.

2. Change your salad dressing from the creamy ones to a simple oil-and-vinegar one, and you'll cut out more than half of the calories of your salad.

3. If you have a lot of cravings, try taking a multi-vitamin supplement for a few weeks, to see if that helps. Sometimes cravings are a result of a deficiency of some sort.

Bye now,

Steve