The way we think may hinder our ability to
achieve weight loss result. Did you know that weight loss
is made easier with a positive attitude versus a cynical or
negative outlook? Clinical studies conducted in England found
men to lose weight 40 percent higher than the female gender.
The researchers deemed the results to be
more significant in men for three reasons. Foremost, men have
more lean muscle which makes losing weight a little easier.
Secondly, men are not prone to dabble in various fad diets
like women do; therefore, they approach weight management
program with more of an open-minded attitude. Lastly, men
were found to follow the guidelines of a diet plan than women.
Just as there are specific actions one may
commit to sabotage a diet, there are a variety of negative
mind-sets that hinder it. Review the following dieting attitude
flounders.
The misconception that being overweight is a personality trait
Views physical activity or fitness as a chore versus a way
of life
The perception that a persons body fat is a genetic destiny
Convincing one self that they have the inability to get into
shape
Focusing on all of ones unappealing attributes
Deeming prescriptions, magic weight loss potions and powders
as the quick-fix for weight loss
Thinking in negative thought processes that weight loss will
NEVER be achieved
Rationalizing reasons to break a diet
Failure to identify exercise as a vital part of their weight
loss program
Copping out and resigning oneself that being overweight is
inevitable
Is in denial or pretends to be on a diet by purchasing snacks
for other members of the household when in reality the dieter
consumes the treats for themselves
