I’m feeling the best I’ve ever felt. I’ve lost almost 15 pounds and am no longer plagued with a bad attitude toward food.— Catherine O.
How to Build a Better Body Image
We have all been conditioned to think that if we’re overweight, it’s because we’re lazy and lack self-control. If we could just stick to that diet, we’d be skinny and beautiful—not to mention happy, rich, and successful! We set ourselves up with ambitious New Year’s Resolutions, then kick ourselves when we fail. It’s time to try a new approach.
Point #3: It’s Not Because You Don’t Have Enough Self-Control
Achieving our optimal weight involves a lot of factors, including:
Our metabolism
Our metabolism changes as we age and due to lifestyle factors. One of the most common myths about weight loss is that a crash diet will make us skinnier, when the ironic truth is that severe calorie restriction is a surefire way to bring your metabolism to a crashing halt permanently—ensuring your body clings to its fat reserves.
Hormones
Hormones play a huge part in our ability to lose weight. Our body’s “thermostat,” the thyroid gland has primary control over our metabolism, and the thyroid is highly influenced by stress hormones. When you’re under chronic stress, your body constantly attempts to conserve energy and is reluctant to burn body fat. In fact, an overabundance of stress hormones can make it impossible for you to lose weight.
How, What, and When We Eat
It’s not about chomping on celery sticks all day. The best way to get to your optimal weight and body image is to eat the right things, in the right proportions, at logical intervals throughout the day. This might surprise you, but skipping breakfast is one of the worst ways to lose weight.
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Lose Weight for the Long Run
Learn to Eat for Nutrition & Enjoyment
Trying to lose weight? You’re not alone. Today more than two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese—not surprising when you consider our culture of take-out and eating on the run. That’s why we’ve developed our Curb Your Cravings Weight-Loss Program. Now you can lose weight and feel great with the right support tools to finally get long-lasting results while becoming a healthier and more balanced you.
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