Weight Loss Tips for Power Results

Weight Loss Tips for Power Results by J. Blake

Picture yourself reaching your weight loss goals! While many of these tips may seem like common sense--applying one or two to your daily life will get you rolling. Join a support group. "Hearing someone say she lost 50 pounds is motivating," says Therese Revitt, 42, who lost 80 pounds and recently ran a marathon. "I'd think, she's just a normal person like me. If she can lose 50 then I can loose the weight too."
Get pumped. "It wasn't until I put on more muscle through resistance training that I was able to keep the weight off," says Verona Mucci-Hurlburt, 37, who went from a size 18 down to a 6.

Eat Smart. You can't be on a strict diet forever - At some point you'll cheat. Follow the 90% to 10% rule. If you watch what you eat 90% of the time, the other 10% is not a problem.

Eat mini-meals. Go with smaller, more frequent meals can prevent you from getting ravenously hungry and overeating. Weight loss winners eat on average, five times a day.

Dine at the dinner table only. If you eat in front of the TV, then every time you nestle in with the remote control, it's a cue to eat. "Even when I want potato chips, I set the table just like I was going to sit down for a full course meal," says Kathy Wilson, 28, who took off more than 30 pounds. "I put a handful of chips on the plate, put the bag away, and then sit down to eat. I never just stand at the counter and eat now." Mireille Guiliano mentions this principle in her book, French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure. Try HoodiaRush (available at http://www.blake-photo.com) -- A natural appetite suppressant with no side effects that is extracted from the Hoodia succulent plant of the Kalahari Desert, first used thousands of years ago by South African Bushmen on long expeditions through the desert.

Flavor up! Rice, beans, and other cooked grains are the staples of many successful dieters. For variety, try different liquids -try tomato juice or vegetable stock.

Keep temptations out of sight. Weight loss vets control foods like chocolate, ice cream, and potato chips by not having them stocked at home. "It's easier to fill the house with treats for my kids that I don't like such as Oreo cookies," says 30 year old Tammy Hansen, who trimmed off 60 pounds.

Be a Smart Cookie. Buy individually packaged snacks instead of the whole box. Cookies, chips, even ice cream come in single serving packages.

Escape Emotional Eating. Know your triggers. Know what sends you to the cookie jar before you can think straight. Once you know your triggers, have alternate things to do when the mood strikes. Try a glass of ice water with a squeeze of lime, and some deep breathing, take a walk, or pick up the telephone--some examples.

Release your worrying. Remind yourself that you only have control over you -- not your spouse, boss, parents, or friends. If you can't do anything about it, release it and let it go.

Take an emotional inventory. Ask yourself ---what do you feel guilty about? What do you fear or regret? What are you angry about?" Then deal with it the best way youcan. Confront the person involved, talk to others, or write a letter -- even if you don't send it.

Get spiritual. Try yoga, meditation, or relaxation exercises. Envision your svelte self. If you can visualize yourself as the person you want to be, you'll become it.

"You can do it." Repeat affirmations to yourself. Post them around your home or office as constant reminders.

Enlist professional help. Many of the people who dropped the weight have used dietitians, personal trainers, and even psychologists to help them deal with problems that were hindered their efforts. If you feel like you can't do it on your own, do not hesitate to seek help.

Pick and choose. How do you know what kind of exercise is right for you--maybe what you're doing isn't right. For example, yoga can complement weight training. Does your weight loss plan need acceleration? Visit my blog for tips.



About the Author
I am a New York-based personal trainer and holistic nutrition counselor. I once battled with 40 extra pounds, which proved to be a daily interference with my vitality, happiness and health. I hope to motivate you to reclaim your natural state of vibrant health through safe and natural weight loss methods.
J. Blake.
http://vibranthealthmedia.blogspot.com