Why Weight Loss Fails
Angela Rogers
December 21, 2007
Nothing is more frustrating and depressing to be overweight and to have tried every weight loss diet pills known to mankind, only to continue on the roller coaster of loss and gain, or, worse, to be unable to get any significant weight loss at all. There are a number of possible reasons for failure to reach weight loss goals, as follows:
1. What is the cause of the weight gain? Until the dieter is able to identify the cause, and attack weight at that level, the potential for success is slim. There are a variety of psychological causes for overeating, and these should perhaps be explored with a professional counselor. If the cause is worry or stress, for example, sessions with a counselor would be helpful. If an individual suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder, it may manifest itself in continual over-eating. Do some introspection and seek some advice.
2. Activity is one key factor in weight loss. Many would be dieters suffer from the false notion that they can simply eat a little less, take a pill or two, and the weight will fall off. Not so!! If your lifestyle is basically sedentary, then you must change it. You may not be ready for an aerobics class yet, but you can begin a regimen of walking and work up from there. Commit to 30 minutes of some activity every day, and you will see the difference!
3. It is tough to give up the foods we love. So, we cheat! When no one is around, we eat that piece of cake, or a couple of those cookies, and tell ourselves that this one little cheat will not matter. It does! You must find some way to avoid the cheating and get some support from family and friends to do so.
4. weight loss occurs in periods of loss and plateaus. When dieters reach plateaus, they cease to lose weight for a period of time. This can increase frustration and the feeling that all of the work is for naught. So, the dieter returns to the old eating habits.
5. Lack of motivation is a key factor in the failure of weight loss. Like anything, we do what is most important to us. If a would-be dieter is really not motivated to lose the weight, it will not happen. Motivation comes from within and is supported by friends and family, as well as diet support groups which abound.
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1. What is the cause of the weight gain? Until the dieter is able to identify the cause, and attack weight at that level, the potential for success is slim. There are a variety of psychological causes for overeating, and these should perhaps be explored with a professional counselor. If the cause is worry or stress, for example, sessions with a counselor would be helpful. If an individual suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder, it may manifest itself in continual over-eating. Do some introspection and seek some advice.
2. Activity is one key factor in weight loss. Many would be dieters suffer from the false notion that they can simply eat a little less, take a pill or two, and the weight will fall off. Not so!! If your lifestyle is basically sedentary, then you must change it. You may not be ready for an aerobics class yet, but you can begin a regimen of walking and work up from there. Commit to 30 minutes of some activity every day, and you will see the difference!
3. It is tough to give up the foods we love. So, we cheat! When no one is around, we eat that piece of cake, or a couple of those cookies, and tell ourselves that this one little cheat will not matter. It does! You must find some way to avoid the cheating and get some support from family and friends to do so.
4. weight loss occurs in periods of loss and plateaus. When dieters reach plateaus, they cease to lose weight for a period of time. This can increase frustration and the feeling that all of the work is for naught. So, the dieter returns to the old eating habits.
5. Lack of motivation is a key factor in the failure of weight loss. Like anything, we do what is most important to us. If a would-be dieter is really not motivated to lose the weight, it will not happen. Motivation comes from within and is supported by friends and family, as well as diet support groups which abound.
Learn also about hoodia and weight loss.
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