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Before You Start A Weight Loss Program ....

There is more to a weight loss program than just eating less and trying to do more. I am sure you are well aware of the benefits of a healthy diet and an active life. But if this is the case why do so many people struggle to keep their weight down?

Conflicting advice may be one reason. On one hand there is Atkins and the other low fat diets. There are activities such as aerobics, exercise plans, running, swimming and the gymnasium – but which is best for shedding the pounds? When we do find the answers why do find it difficult to stay with the program?

Habits, lifestyle and weight loss

We suggest that before you dive head first into your next weight loss program it is worth taking a habit check. When we talk about habit we usually think about eating, drinking and smoking too much and make the mistake of trying to change the behavior without changing ourselves – see How to break a habit and see why we should not be too hard on ourselves if we find it difficult.

What you eat is usually closely related to what you are doing. What do you grab from the fridge when you get home from work? Do you always buy a coffee and a danish before you get on the train, arrive at work or meet up with friends? Are you really hungry when you buy this food or is it just because you always do it? If yes, then you are like the majority of people who are habitual eaters. Think about it. When you go shopping it is easier to buy the usual food because you know where it is in the store and this saves time. It’s less effort, you don’t have to think too hard when your tired after a tough day and just want to get home.

Habits play a huge role in our lives but we are barely conscious of it. Try the short experiments in our Fitness test and you will recognize the power of habit. So the first step in starting a successful weight loss program is to appreciate just how many of your decisions are automatic habitual actions that you did not consciously choose to do.

The next time you are about to get on the train see if your legs start taking you towards the coffee vendor by themselves.

Habits And Exercise

Habits not only determine much of what you eat but also how you move. You may have noticed in our fitness test above how habit influences how much effort you use. Habit also shapes your body in relation to your posture and muscles. Have a look at our Body Awareness Test and see how your habitual movement patterns may be altering the concept of how you think your body works.

Any weight loss program should include a schedule for increasing your level of activity. However, you must be certain that you can use your body well before stepping up your program otherwise you may end up injured and no longer able to be exercise.

Our downloadable Fit for Life Program will take you back to the basics of movement to ensure you know how to use your body when getting physical. Exercise and sport should be enjoyable and provide you with more than just an opportunity to lose weight. If it is not enjoyable you won’t stay with the program so make it a priority to choose an activity you can enjoy. You may want to look at How to set goals you can achieve as it can help you plan out what you want to do and how you can go about doing it.

Is The Zone Diet good for me?
The Zone Diet has been around longer than you think but what is the difference between this and Atkins? Is it a good diet for health and as part of a weight loss program?

Work out your ideal calorie daily intake
Take a BMR test(basal metabolic rate) to find out your ideal calorie intake for the type of person you are and your level of physical activity. The Global Health & Fitness website offers excellent online advice and tips for people wanting to loose weight.

Start running as part of your weight loss program
Running is a great way to stay in shape and can be a most rewarding activity. Follow our steps to get started, work on your technique and training program and you will avoid injury and disappointment.

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