Do you start out all enthused about a weight loss program only to peter out in a few days or a couple of weeks? This is the honeymoon phase most commonly associated with dieting. Unfortunately, diets are not something that are sustainable for the long haul and they don't really teach you how to deal with your emotions and stress.
Most people can follow a diet for awhile especially when life is going smoothly, but as soon as life throws them a curve ball, which it will do, then they are thrown off track. It often takes weeks, months, or even years before the next attempt. A dieter's path is often littered with starts and stops that often leads to even more weight gain.
The best way to eliminate this phenomenon is to accept that weight loss needs to be about lifestyle and behavioral change. It's a day to day process that requires consistent action, time, and patience. It's not something that you're going to go off of.
Instead of getting overly focused on fast results and your end goal, focus on the daily process. Ask: "What can I realistically do for myself each day on a consistent basis?" I'm not talking about for a few months until the weight comes off but for the rest of your life.
Sometimes just focusing on one or two things can lead to the biggest changes.Maybe you need to focus on incorporating a regular routine of walking. Or maybe you want to focus consistently on eating only when you're hungry and stopping when you're full. When you show up consistently for the process, your weight and life will change.
If you're ready to move beyond the honeymoon phase and develop solid strategies for lasting success I'd love to help you develop a consistent routine that works.
