Splurging Is OK, Just Don't Go Overboard

After a diet has been followed for a few days a splurge day is very welcome, but just don't go overboard with it

A special treat could be a cupcake or a very small piece of cake, just remember to count the calories in your daily alotment

Motivation Is Learned Over Time

Motivation is learned over time no one is born with it, Motivation does not just appear for anyone

Motivation is often dequised as habit in the form of exercising every morning or in the evening, a person will actually miss it if they do not get a work out session

Now Is Always A Great Time To Start A Diet

Sometimes a diet program is put off until, but until never comes, There are many reasons to put a diet off

It often has to do with stress in life, bur there will always be a stressful time in life

Now is always the best time to start eating right and counting calories

It's hard to stay motivated

Tell friends and family about your intended weight loss program, it is very hard to stay on track with snack constantly being offered to you

Even the best intended offering can be that little push that puts the diet on the back burner for just one night

TV does not help either, when every other commercial is about some new fast foos treat, perhaps leave the rooom during the commercial may help

Eating Stress Foods Can Help Keep Up Will Power During A Diet

Sometimes a diet will become difficult to maintain simply because a person will cut out to many foods to fast

Stress plays a major part in most lives and that leads to comfort food

An amino acid in the brain is released when french fries or macaroni and cheese is consumed

Remember that will power is a very important part of a good diet and maintaining the intake of foods that support will power is very important, just use extreme moderation

Quiting Junk Food Cold Turkey Is A Bit Extreme

While it sounds like a great idea and the perfect way to go it too much of a system shock for most people.

Fast food often will contain ingredients that the body gets used too, high fructose corn syrup, MSG, and food dyes.

Not only will your system be craving these items, the body will be going through withdrawl at the same time.

This approach weakens will power and sets a person up for binge eating later on.


it is best to have a slower approach to healthy foods, remember that weight problems happen slowly over a long period of time, the solution is going to take some time as well.

Rewards Are A Great Motivator For Losing Weight

The reward system is a great way to stay motivated, perhaps buy that clothing option one size smaller to offer a goal to work towards.

Odds are in a month or two they may start to get a little tight, because external rewards only go so far.

Focus on internal rewards like feeling in control and more confident about your appearance, these goals are far more long lasting and attainable if you put your mind to it.

You can only buy so many jeans but feeling in control never goes out of style.