To lose weight, you have to set your mind to it. Weight loss takes hard work and determination.
Although these statements may seem overwhelming, they comprise one of the basic truths about weight management. People determined to control their weight find the best tools to do so, and have the right attitude to get the results they want.
Want it
When someone is motivated to get a healthier, more attractive body, he/she takes the necessary measures to accomplish this goal. That person will accept that the solution is not in dieting. It is in changing basic lifestyle aspects that will enable that person to achieve and maintain a good figure.
When someone really wants to lose weight, they subconsciously begin to modify their lives so that everything they do leads them in the direction of achieving their goal. That person will stop eating candy, will think twice before having a second helping at dinner, and will happily park the car further away and walk or take stairs instead of the elevator.
Take control
These secondary factors significantly enhance the changes any new eating pattern may have. You have to do more than go on a diet to get the figure you’ve always wanted.
This is why we recommend you set objectives before attempting to manage your weight. Then, let your enthusiasm for making these changes inspire you.
Don’t forget, the only way to do things is the right way.
*Dr. Lara-Pantin, a nutrition specialist, is Vice President of Product Development for DrTango, Inc.
