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What You Think is Impossible is Possible

By Natalie Pyles

Have you tried to lose weight many times and failed? Or, maybe you've lost several pounds here and there but gained it all back again plus more! If this sounds like you you're not alone. It's extremely challenging to maintain weight-loss. However, some people do manage to achieve their weight-loss and weight maintenence goals. I know it is possible because I conquered my weight issues and on going battle 16 years ago. I have also helped over 3,000 people in my years of experience overcome their weight as well and keep it off. Here are 3 Secrets and tips of successful dieters that I hope you will apply to your life and toolbox.

Control Portions by having a plan

Portion sizes were much smaller than they are today. With today's portion sizes, it's easy to lose track of how much you're eating. To lose weight, you must control your portions. In fact, research suggests portion control is the greatest predictor of successful weight loss. Learn to control portions by reading nutrition labels; carefully measuring out servings; eating only a single helping; using smaller serving dishes; and resisting the urge to "clean your plate."

Be Aware

Practice paying attention to everything you eat. Many people turn to food when they are bored or stressed out. Ask yourself why you are heading to the fridge or pantry. Are you really motivated by hunger, or are you just bored, stressed, sad or tired? Emotional eating can wreak havoc on a well-planned weight management program. Keeping a daily food log and jotting down what you are feeling can help you identify your emotions, monitor your food intake and hold yourself accountable. It's also important to know your weight. While it is not advisable to become obsessive about weight to the nearest 0.01 pound, keepimg periodic tabs is a much more advisable approach to the scale. In my experience a weekly weigh in is good same time one time per week first thing when you get up. This as where all my clients have had the most success. This method is a way to identify small weight increases in time to take appropriate corrective action as well aw weight loss.

For pete sakes turn Off the Tube

Time spent watching TV is usually time spent being completely sedentary (and thus expending minimal amounts of calories) and often eating as well. Most people mindlessly consume snacks while mesmerized in front of the television, not noticing the rapidly multiplying calorie intake. Case in point: the successful NWCR "losers" watched less than 10 hours of television per week.

Take these secrets to heart and use them they work! Have a happy and healthy day!

By Natalie Pyles

About the Author:

Natalie Pyles is the owner & CEO of Fitness Elements & Associates LLC. She is a Fitness & Nutritional Expert, Wellness Coach, Author, & Speaker. Her website is WWW.MyfitnessElements.com. You can call her for a FREE Consultation at !