Diligence and Weight Loss
According to Dictionary.com, diligence means "constant
and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of
body or mind." (Weight loss certainly requires all of that. I bet many dieters would almost equate it as an Olympic event!) But my friend, Susan Liddy, stated it to me in a most unique way.
To her it means true accountability to your self. You
make the commitment (a true promise) and then you really keep it. If you slip
up you manage to get back on track and keep going even if it's really difficult
to do (which it usually is). Accountability is something most dieters really
need to acquire when they are losing weight, especially if they are doing it on
their own. (A food diary or ND's Pantry is a great way to develop this skill.)
Susan also said diligence means to leave your excuses
behind, identify your real priorities, and then finally enjoy the life you created
around it!
What does diligence mean to you? What keeps you on track when everyone else quits?
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http://www.fitnrg.com lets you track your diet, calories, exercises, and will help you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals.
Posted by: jo | Aug 23, 2008 9:04:10 PM
My mantra for getting back into shape has been "if you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got." I yo-yo dieted a lot for the past ten years and every attempt I made to lose weight failed because I gave up. I am doing well now and even though lost lbs can be a slow process, I keep telling myself I know what will happen if I quit.
Posted by: Leo Pierson, Jr. | Aug 23, 2008 5:27:29 PM
2 Easy Ways To Motivate Yourself To Get Rid of Belly Fat.
Everyone knows that weight loss is all about modifying your lifestyle habits to a considerable extent. What many don't realize that this cannot be done overnight! If you try to make significant changes in your lifestyle within a very short time, chances are that you will only be frustrated and disappointed with your weight loss efforts. Also, there is more to weight loss than just diet and exercise. In this article I will take you beyond the world of strict diets and rigorous exercise routines!
1. Avoid self-sabotaging thoughts: Self-sabotaging thoughts will do you more harm than fake diet pills. Just imagine, if you always think that you cannot do the things you need to do in order to lose weight, how can you ever achieve your weight loss goals? If you think that you cannot do sit-ups and push-ups, you are probably jumping to conclusions and being too self-analytical even before you have tried these workouts!
If you think that doing thirty push-ups is overwhelming for you, start small. Start with 10 push-ups, and thank yourself once you have done it successfully! Then try to add one or two extra push-ups every day to your routine until you reach your target of thirty. You see, when you start small, it becomes much easier to reach your goals!
Instead of thinking too much, just take action and DO it! The amount of time you spend on thinking and criticizing yourself, you may as well as spend it on some exercise. While the former will do you no good, the latter will help you burn fat and lose weight!
2. Get support: Proper support is essential in order to keep you determined and motivated. Without support, you won't be able to lose weight successfully. That is why it is essential that you enlist the support of your friends and family who understand you and support your goals. It is also essential that you choose a weight loss program which offers support to its members in the form of a support group or forum. In a forum, you will get support and tips from your peers and experts alike!
Surround yourself with supportive people and stay away from the negative people who can only find faults with you!
If you follow these tips there is no reason why you won't be able to lose weight! Remember that you can achieve whatever you believe in your mind. If you believe you can lose weight, you WILL! It does sound cliché but is very much true!
Friends In Health,
Dwight Pierson
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