If You're Still Fat Then Blame Your Diet - By: Sarah Elena Elliott

When it comes to losing weight the equation is simple: eat right, exercise on a regular basis, drink plenty of water, and get enough sleep. It seems easy enough to just say these things, but when it comes to actually doing all of them at the same time, a lot of us fall short. While you may have a very healthy diet, your lack of exercise could make achieving your goals that much harder.

If you're in dieting mode, you may look at your dietary changes as temporary, something you work on until you reach your goal. You may even see your diet program as a crutch, something you depend on to change your behaviors. A bad dieting slip up can mess up your progress for weeks on end. Your diet program does not consider emotions & stress that may lead you to overeat.

The "you can never eat that again" mentality of dieting makes us desire junk food even more.

Weekends often become an excuse to overindulge. Finally we get to order those cheese fries we've been eying all week! Work parties or gatherings with friends or family turn into feasts and can get us off track for the days following. We always say "just this once" and that we'll go right back to our diet afterwards. Those indulgences add up making your goal that much further in the future.

When you get out of your dieting mode and instead just try to enjoy foods in moderation when you want them without guilt this will actually prevent you from overindulging. Listening to your body will make the biggest difference. Learn to experience real hunger, and enjoy real food that your body craves. Having junk food cravings is normal, everyone has them. It doesn't mean that you have to satisfy your every craving. If you really do want something that is high in calories and low in nutrients then allow yourself whatever it is when you're hungry and in moderation. Savor it and do not allow yourself to feel guilty about it.

Keep going no matter what; don't let small setbacks grow into larger day-long binges. You just have to move forward after having learned from your mistakes. The only way to lose weight is to be consistent. Once you've formed your new habits, they will stick with you for a lifetime. You will never have to diet again. Just listen to what your body tells you. If you listen to your body you will be lead to eating the nutrients (found in real healthy food) that your body needs.

Weight loss doesn't have to be slow and dreadful. Think about the healthy and slim people in your life, are they tracking all of their calories? Chances are they aren't. Thin people are aware of what they are eating usually but they don't keep track every single thing like fat dieters tend to. If they had a carb heavy breakfast, chances are they will stick to a light dinner. Truly healthy people always make exercising a priority.

About the Author

Sarah Elena Elliott thinks that the wii fit game is a great way to get more exercise into your life. It makes exercise fun! She also thinks it's important to look good even while you are losing weight. Don't wait to get skinny to start dressing nicely! Check out this Plus Size Clothing Store.

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