50 Weight Loss Tips – Tip 5

 

It’s great reading about someone elses weight loss  it helps to inspire and give you something to work towards.

I’m always envious of those front-page stories I see while in the grocery store “Mom of 15 looses 250lbs, drops 10 dress sizes all in one week!” — I am exagerating of course, but still you see the story and wish you could do the same.

You know what, you can.  BUT don’t compare yourself to that person.  When magazines publish these stores, these individuals are the exception to the rule.  For example, my dad does not gain weight.  He’s weighed around 110lbs most of his life.  His body just works that way.

My sons weight is appropriate to his age – he is 6.  He doesn’t gain weight either, and he’s not overly active but does participate in some sports.

Everyones body is different, and everyone will loose weight differently.

The key – keep your goals in sight and work towards them.  Take baby steps – if you expect to lose 15lbs in three days because you must get into a suit or dress, well it is not going to happen, unless of course you do something drastic – and do you want to go that far in trying to lose weight?  Hopefully not!

Another reason why you don’t want to compare yourself – you are setting yourself up for failure because you will become discouraged when you don’t loose the weight as fast as you want and you will quit.

I’ve read that 1 or 2 lbs per week is the ideal amount of weight to loose without harming your body, of course you should check with your doctor before you go on any weight loss program since you may need to take precautions.

When I started an exercise program, my doctor wanted me to take a stress test (for my heart) and EKG to ensure that I would be able to do some exercise.  He gave me some guidelines to follow, but most of all he said “listen to your body” – he’s right.  Your body will know when enough is enough.

If you have something to add to Tip #5 – please do so!  I always enjoy hearing from my readers!

Regards,

Mohamed

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