By Toby Edge
If you've got problems with your weight and you've struggled for years without ever seeing a permanent result to your problem then you need to change direction now. It is highly likely that you are being held back by your mind-set so lets briefly consider what this means.
First off, lets have a look at the self management sequence. This refers to the driving force behind all of your actions and everything you do. It pretty much goes like this:
Your actions, so everything you do, are made by your feelings. These feelings come from your attitudes. These attitudes are formed from your beliefs. These beliefs originate from your internal programming.
What this essentially means is that you subconscious programming will more or less determine exactly what you do and all of your actions through this self management sequence. Your programming, or mind-set, is where you need to start if you want to start supporting your weight loss efforts. Simply starting at the end and trying to change your actions is never going to work. Unfortunately, this is what most people do.
So how does this relate to your weight?
Well, if you fail to get your foundation right - the right programming and mind-set - then your actions at the end of the sequence will never be right either. They might be right for a while, and this is why you can stick with a diet for a bit, but they will never last long. This will invariably hold you back from achieving your weight loss goals.
If you have tried diets in the past and managed to lose weight, only to see it return soon after when you return to 'default setting' you can bet your bottom dollar that you not only have the 'wrong' mind-set, but that you are actually accerbating the problem by programming your subconscious to believe that diets don't work for you. You may see short term success, but the inevitable rebound weight gain will happen if your mind-set isn't right.
Most people only focus on the nutrition and exercise side of things when they try to lose weight. This is woefully insufficient because there's no way you're going to be able to make consistently positive decisions about nutrition and exercise if your mind-set and programming are wrong.
So before you start searching for another wonder-diet or weight loss pill, make sure you start with your mind-set. This is the one truly essential foundation piece that you need to build for long term weight loss.
First off, lets have a look at the self management sequence. This refers to the driving force behind all of your actions and everything you do. It pretty much goes like this:
Your actions, so everything you do, are made by your feelings. These feelings come from your attitudes. These attitudes are formed from your beliefs. These beliefs originate from your internal programming.
What this essentially means is that you subconscious programming will more or less determine exactly what you do and all of your actions through this self management sequence. Your programming, or mind-set, is where you need to start if you want to start supporting your weight loss efforts. Simply starting at the end and trying to change your actions is never going to work. Unfortunately, this is what most people do.
So how does this relate to your weight?
Well, if you fail to get your foundation right - the right programming and mind-set - then your actions at the end of the sequence will never be right either. They might be right for a while, and this is why you can stick with a diet for a bit, but they will never last long. This will invariably hold you back from achieving your weight loss goals.
If you have tried diets in the past and managed to lose weight, only to see it return soon after when you return to 'default setting' you can bet your bottom dollar that you not only have the 'wrong' mind-set, but that you are actually accerbating the problem by programming your subconscious to believe that diets don't work for you. You may see short term success, but the inevitable rebound weight gain will happen if your mind-set isn't right.
Most people only focus on the nutrition and exercise side of things when they try to lose weight. This is woefully insufficient because there's no way you're going to be able to make consistently positive decisions about nutrition and exercise if your mind-set and programming are wrong.
So before you start searching for another wonder-diet or weight loss pill, make sure you start with your mind-set. This is the one truly essential foundation piece that you need to build for long term weight loss.
About the Author:
Toby is a weight loss expert and health coach. He mainly helps women finally achieve long term weight loss and can help you do the same. Check out his personal blog and find out how he can help you.