WEIGHT LOSS

Millions of people struggle with the physical and emotional ramifications of being overweight. While the weight loss industry seems to continue growing at an astounding rate, many people are left feeling frustrated after trying many diets and ‘tricks,’ and receiving little or no concrete results.

Why is the Weight Loss Industry Purse Getting Fatter While You’re Not Getting Thinner?…

The problem is that the weight loss industry plays into the desire people have to be thinner without addressing the reasons a person has gained weight in the first place. Unless you understand the emotions and beliefs behind your habitual behaviours, no diet or pill will help - you must change your underlying perspective in order to see results.

The deeper goal, of course, is to feel (and be!) healthy and happy, and hopefully physically fit as well. This type of lifestyle change is more than skin deep, and cannot be brought about by a pill. When one begins with frustration and doubt, a new regime stands little to no chance. The simple fact is that the habits and beliefs you hold affect your every outcome, and you must consider and change these - where appropriate - in order to achieve lasting and meaningful results.

Eating is often a far more emotional activity than we may recognize. Even choices such as sitting on the couch for the evening or driving to the corner store instead of walking are based on our inner beliefs of what is good for us, what we deserve and what we care about. Often we have our heads in the sand when it comes to our own behaviour…have you ever noticed yourself seeing someone else doing something ‘less-than-good’ and immediately judging it, whereas you may not acknowledge similar behaviour in yourself?

The first step is honesty, with the caveat that it must be with love, patience and forgiveness that you look at your past behaviours. Remember that it has possibly taken years to get to where you are today, and the solution will not necessarily be a simple one. Even so, once the crucial first step of self-honesty is taken, results can come remarkably fast and your level of joy and hope will soar. We can’t fix what we don’t acknowledge - WE are responsible for how we got here, and we are equally responsible for getting ourselves where we want to go. This applies to pursuing a healthy, happy body and mind just as it does to any endeavour.

Here are a few resources to help you in your quest to become healthy from the inside out:

Master Cleanse: This program is part of a growing trend which deals with cleaning out the digestive system. This concept is sweeping the health care industry and is becoming extremely popular, as people get educated on just how much of our food - and the toxins contained in it - remains in our systems. We have seen people enjoy almost immediate results, including better energy levels, flatter stomachs and loss of weight. Even Beyonce has great things to say about this!

ThinkRightNow: This wonderful behavioural modification by Mike Brescia is an internet best seller for good reason - it works! There is nothing subliminal about it - it simply uses scientifically proven methods of changing core beliefs from those which sabotage to those which support and nurture. You’ll find many options here, in addition to weight-loos help.

Unstoppable Fat Loss: Looking for motivation? Enjoy this powerhouse program with motivational stories and interviews. Inspiring and truly a tool for personal change.

Fat Loss for Idiots: The popular ‘___ for Idiots’ series brings us this entertaining and down-to-earth compilation of tried-and-true gems to deal with your weight once and for all.