Losing even a modest 5-15% of total body weight in a person who is overweight or obese reduces the risk factors for many diseases, particularly heart disease. Weight-loss can also result in lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, and can improve your cholesterol levels.
The following actions are advised for weight-loss:
- Remind yourself of your goal
- Do you have a memory of when you were fit and in shape? Make sure to remind yourself of that by hanging pictures in places you frequently look at, like a mirror, next to your bed, on the refrigerator etc.
- If you have a weight goal, place that number in these obvious places as a reminder as well.
What is believed and reminded of internally will show itself externally as well. Next to the hypnosis sessions, it is important to exercise. A daily exercise of at least 30 minutes will not only help you lose weight, it will also help keep you healthy. Go for hikes, join a club, join the gym, or whatever you prefer. If a daily exercise plan is hard for you to implement in your daily routine, plan to exercise at least 3 times a week.
Change your diet for the better
What is a good diet for you? Everyone is different. We require different foods to keep our body in balance, we have different metabolisms, different foods our bodies digest better and at a different pace. Some people have certain allergies or cannot eat certain foods because of illnesses, etc.
We are all born with the ability to know what is right for our body, but we have not learned to listen to our body in order to make that ability work. As soon as we eat solid food for the first time, we show our parents what we like and don’t like, but are corrected and told that it is healthy for us or that we should not to waste good food. Far too often we are forced to finish what is on our plate, even though we may already be full. It is important to learn to listen to our body again, so we will stop overeating. Eating should, most importantly, be an action we perform to achieve the requirement to receive the important balanced nutrition that our bodies need to stay healthy. Learn what is good for you. Your blood type can tell you a lot about what your body needs to stay in balance as well. Consult a food diet consultant if you need help on this level.
Know the reasons of your weight gain
Often weight gain can be easily blamed on the chosen unhealthy diet, i.e. too much fast food, sodas, sweets, and too few vegetables and fruits. However, weight gain can also be caused by physical imbalances due to illnesses, a lack of vitamin D, or hormone imbalances (i.e. women in menopause) to name a few. Always consult your doctor if your weight gain is not caused by bad eating habits. A blood test can give you answers in this case. If your blood work comes out fine, and you have ruled out the bad eating habits, hypnosis can help you retrieve the cause of certain conditionings that are keeping your body overweight.
Stay kind to yourself
It is important not to demand the impossible. Don’t put your goal at an impossible level to reach. Whenever you reach your weekly or monthly goal, celebrate. Don’t celebrate by eating what you didn’t allow yourself to eat, but celebrate by doing something fun for yourself. Remember why you are doing this, and don’t see a healthy diet and exercise as a punishment. See it as your new lifestyle, just because you care.
Keep track of your exercise and sleep
There are great watches and devices available that help monitor your exercise and sleep patterns. This can help you if you need to be reminded and it will motivate you to exercise more when you forget or try to escape your new routine, and will remind you when you have been inactive for a longer period of time.
Plan your exercise
If exercise is normally one of your last priorities, make it your first. Start the day with daily exercise so you will not find excuses to avoid it later on when you let time and other activities get in the way. Keep track of your exercise routine so you can adjust it when needed.
Keep track of what you eat
That same watch or device that keeps track of your exercise and sleep can also come with an option to log all your consumed foods, so you can keep track of your daily calorie intake and food consumption.
Manage your stress
With resources like friends, hobbies, interests, and exercise, you can manage your stress instead of trying to feel better by eating your stress away. Exercise, meditation, getting enough daily sleep, intimate time, music, reading, vacation, personal time alone, and/or time with family can all help reduce and eliminate stress. Set goals that can be met, don’t over-schedule your day.
Keep healthy snacks available
Keep protein bars, carrots, celery, fruit etc. in your desk drawer or purse. If you have something healthy available it will be easier to stay away from food that is unhealthy for you.
Drink water instead of soft drinks, and keep alcohol to a minimum.