Weight Loss Thoughts

Critiqued by Leigh | April 19, 2008 .

Losing weight has been a popular subject on most of the blogs I have been visiting lately. I have to admit I am one of those bloggers. Summer is coming and we all want to shed a few pounds before swimsuit season. So, I am here to give you all my take on losing weight.

1. Don’t diet. Yes, you read that right. Do not diet. In order to lose weight and more importantly, keep it off, you have to change your entire attitude towards eating. It is a lifestyle change and a huge commitment. If you are serious about losing weight you have to accept that you will not be able to go back to the way you used to eat. This is the hardest part of losing weight, in my opinion.

2. Get Moving. My biggest problem is that I have a 55 hour a week sit down job. This includes my 40 hours of actual work, 5 hours at lunch, and 10 hours commute. (it can take me 45-60 minutes to get to or from work) I eat very little, but I move less. But I moved my treadmill into the sunroom and positioned it so I can see the TV. I try to use it 30 minutes everyday. Some days I go slower, some days I go faster. But the idea is to get your body in motion. Get a treadmill, do yard work, play with the kids or dogs. Just do something.

3. Cheat. Going out for a girl’s night? It’s okay to cheat. Your birthday or anniversary? Eat whatever you want. You deserve it after all. It is actually good for your willpower to cheat every once in a while as long as you limit your self to that meal or day. It prevents binging.

4. Don’t Give Up. You only fail if you stop trying. Didn’t get around to working out today? Make sure you do it tomorrow. Don’t give yourself a guilt trip. You’re human and you are going to fall off the wagon every once in a while. Just pick yourself back up and keep going. Every day is a new chance to start over.

Guest Blogger Leigh writes at The Beauty Buzz with topics that include skin-care and make-up applications.