"Losing weight is very challenging, it takes commitment. The person who has ever tried knows," said Donald Hensrud, MD, physician and nutrition specialist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
"If there is a stress factor, being sick or limited physical activity, diet may be more difficult," he added.
Answer the following questions with yes or no to see your readiness for a healthier life.
1. Did you recently have a disorder that prevents you are committed to undergo weight-loss program? Disorders that can be a problem in the marriage, the pressure at work, or financial pressures.
2. Do you believe that slower is better? Lose weight more slowly proven to be safe, healthy, and effective for the long term. Make it a goal to lose weight one pound every two weeks. It seems slow, but you can improve health conditions in the long run.
3. Is weight loss a realistic goal counted? Remember, down at least 5 to 10 percent of body weight is very meaningful to health if you are obese. Begin to decrease little by little. Create a target of 2 to 4 pounds a month or check with your doctor how much weight the safe and realistic goal.
4. Are family and friends support your efforts? This support is very meaningful to your business success
5. Would you believe can change your diet? It is easy in theory, but in practice very difficult to change habits that have been established.
6. Do you want to be physically active? Increasing levels of physical activity is important to accelerate weight loss and prevent the rise again. You'll feel healthier and have more energy.
7. Did you note what foods are eaten all day and physical activity? Make a note increases the chances for success. It is difficult initially, but this effort will require you to implement a healthy lifestyle. You will be surprised how your efforts are helped by the progress notes.
8. Do you want to see the successes and failures in the past in terms of weight loss and other things in your life? Changing behavior is not easy, takes time and effort. Be optimistic. Learn from the past what motivates you. Keep trying to cross the hurdles that hinder you from success.
9. Do you have overcome the disease associated with eating (eating disorder) or other emotional problems that make you reach your ideal weight? If you have a tendency to overeat, it could be even deliberately starve themselves, exercise excessively, or being depressed, anxious, it's a sign you need expert help.
10. Do you believe that the ideal weight is a lifetime commitment? Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a lifelong process. There was no way back into old habits are not healthy. Are you ready to make the change permanent?
If you answered:
- Yes to all questions: You are ready to permanently change your lifestyle to achieve a lifetime of healthy living.
- Not for one or more: You might not be ready, but that's okay. Exploration of what is holding you back and face the obstacles. Maybe it's just a matter of time for you to start a diet. For example, you need time to solve other problems in your life first.
You can live this lifestyle changes alone or need the help of a doctor or nutritionist. Begin to learn things about the dietary changes needed to lose weight.