What Things Do You Need To Lose Weight?
June 25, 2009 by Mohamed
Filed under Weight Loss
I was visiting Steve’ Weight Loss Blog at http://www.4point6.com/page3/page3.php (I’ve only started to visit Steves’ blog and really like it, I’m sure you will enjoy it as well) and he had a good post today about weight loss toys which got me thinking about my own weight loss and my dozens of attempts at losing weight before finally admitting that I had to do something and now — and losing the weight.
Think about this:
- Do I need a pedometer before you start walking?
- Do I need a kitchen scale before you learn how to eat in moderation?
- Do I need a track suit before I go out to the park?
These are only things. They will not help you lose weight.
How will having a pedometer help me lose weight? You can still walk. You probably own a watch and know when you’ve been out for about a hour. Is the pedometer aiding in the weight loss? No.
Why not take measurements? Waist, thighs, neck and use that as a measure of how well you are doing? If you are diligent about exercise and go out daily for 30 minutes or more then over time your waist will decrease. Your neck size will grow smaller and your thighs will be better toned and you will build some muscle.
Granted they may help you in your weight loss goals. It’s nice to be comfortable when you go out for a walk, and having a pedometer will tell you how many steps you’ve taken. But in the end does it even matter that I’ve walked 1,000 steps or 10,000 steps? Isn’t what matters the fact that I’ve gone out and become physically active?
Weight loss toys and gizmos are just another excuse to put off making those important lifestyle changes that will help you lose weight. There are many other obstacles we put into our own path – how about New Years Resolutions? Useless waste of time. Have you stuck to yours? Why should you wait until January 1 of the new year to decide to do something? Why not start RIGHT NOW.
Why justify an action to put off making a change?
How often have you said this to yourself… “This will be my last [fast food meal/binge/whatever] and then I’ll start my diet.” – you know what you’ve already set yourself up to fail and you probably will fail. I speak from experience, I did that and sometimes still do that.
I didn’t take action until my doctor gave me no other option – lose weight, or die. Plain and simple. How could I leave a new wife behind? Pretty selfish, wouldn’t you say? I wanted to have a life with her – we wanted to get ahead in life materially and spiritually. We wanted a family. Can’t do much of anything if you’re dead – or worse (yes, there is something worse than death) – living under constant assistance knowing that the choices you made have put you into the state you are in.
To answer the question “What things do you need to lose weight” – NOTHING. You need the will, and the motivation to start right now. Today. You could even start at lunch time, even if you’re going out for lunch. Ask for a soup and salad, opt for water instead of a high-calorie drink or even have a juice or milk. That is action. That is what will get results. And you need the results to keep you motivated.
Do you have something to say? I welcome your comments!
Here is to your health,
Mohamed
