Are you Ready?

The struggle to lose weight is often won by some and lost by many.
Sometimes we set out with unrealistic expectations and give up fast when we do not see the results we are expecting. Weight loss is a struggle no matter how much weight an individual is trying to lose. Whether its 5 pounds or 30 pounds we all struggle with making the necessary changes that will impact our weight and health for the long run.

Are you ready?

Well, are you? Readiness is a major factor in starting weight loss and maintaining it. We all want to lose weight but not many of us are mentally prepared for the challenges we experience during the weight loss process. It is very easy to follow someone else's plan but can you create a plan of your own that works for you. Many of us do not have the time, and most of us are not willing to invest the time needed to learn to eat and live healthy lives. Being ready requires that you have some understanding of foods, weight and healthy lifestyle practices. This knowledge can be gained from conversing with others, reading materials on diet and exercise, speaking with healthcare practitioners like your physician, a nurse or a staff nutritionist.

Are you ready?

Are you ready to change habits? Habits form and stay with us for most of our lives. The saying that old habits die hard is very true. Being successful at losing weight and keeping the weight off require overcoming unhealthy habits and forming healthier ones. Relieving your self of bad habits could be very challenging. Most of the time habits are formed out of routine. It is routine to stop at Dunkin Donuts on your way to the office. It is routine to go to the gym work out for an hour and then grab a hot caramel macchiato from Starbucks on your way home. Part of breaking unhealthy habits is changing up your routine. Identify the things you do out of routine that is not beneficial to your health and find ways to change them.

Get Ready!

Be mentally prepared before you start any diet program. Whether it is one you created or one someone has created for you. If you are not ready within your mind, body and soul success will be short lived. Prep yourself at least a month in advance. Start a journal. Write down your expectations, your goals, time frame and even your doubts. Begin a conversation with yourself about why you want to lose weight and what you are willing to change to have this happen. Be honest with yourself about the process of weight loss. A successful weight loss program takes time and it educates you in the process. That education is important in the long run, it is this new knowledge that will help you keep the weight off for years to come.