Weight loss

1. A positive mindset

Avoid negative thinking that you will never achieve your goal of losing weight and obtain the figure that you crave for. Why some self - hypnosis strategies work is very simple; it gives rise to positive thinking state. Hopelessness is replaced by hopefulness.

"Yes....my efforts to reduce the bodyweight and obtain a good figure is progressing well and I am happy about it. Well....I still have to improve myself and I am trying my best!"

Positive reaffirmations like this are very much essential.
In this regard, support from family members, friends and colleagues also wold be very much appreciated but most of the time it won't be so. The reasons for this is very simple. We tend to party wherever there is a happy occasion. "Party ....let's celebrate"....Celebration means going to an eatery to indulge in whatever you can...would be chitchat...crack the jokes...eat, drink and again eat...Sit there longtime...eat and eat...

In this scenario how can friends be supportive about weight loss?
The problem is 99% of the time celebrations or arty means "EATING". Food has become an integral part of any celebrations.
It has become synonymous with JOY, HAPPINESS. Sharing of joy during a celebration by partying results in consumption of huge quantities of fat-laden foods and drinks adding kilos to the already existing pounds of bodyweight waistline in particular.
Friends, family members and colleagues cannot be supportive in weight - loss programs most of the time particularly in the long run.
When people are sad, they consume less. There is no feasting or partying and thats it.
But some people with anxiety may eat more. They eat, chew hard, wolf the dishes, eat fast....all the result of anxiety. Food become their solace. They drown their problems in food.

2. Eat less carbohydrates, include more proteins, consume less fat and eat more fruits and vegetables.
Every time when there is a craving for food the hand automatically reach for a carbohydrate rich food stuff.
If it is unavoidable eat whole grain bread, oatmeal, brownbread, whole wheat pasta, brownrice / basmati rice etc!

• Use less oil while cooking
• Go for fresh whole fruits than juices
• Drink lot of water
• Avoid fizzy drinks
• Use low fat items
• Eat 5 main meals instead of 3
• Consume less sugar and dried sweety fruits
• Use more of steamed / baked / grilled items instead of fried ones
• Include beans, lentils, peas, soya, Tufu in the diet
• Use Olive oil, take walnuts everyday
• Drink green tea.

3. Exercise

EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE

You have to sweat a little to burn the calories.

4. Read the labels

Go through the saturated fat content additives, calories etc clearly depicted on the pack of foodstuffs.
Decide about using it then and there in the store itself.

5. Keep a weighing machine !

Weigh often.......It will remind you about your goal always !

6. Think about the feeling of wellbeing

Having a wonderful figure makes you feel good!

7. Read inspiring stories

8. Enjoy your weight loss plan !