Support

The most important factor in weight loss is the support you get from family, friends and associates. And the key to weight loss may be in the person that is your support person. If you don't think that is important consider what groups like AA, GA and NA do. They provide a sponsor, someone to call when you think you need a drink (drug, bet) to survive the next minute.

Now this is not a simple thing to do. You are going to have to change you lifestyle, not just get rid of the bad food in the house. Cleaning out the pantry easy, lifestyle is hard. Some times it means new friends or even a new job and new places to hang out. It means learning new habits, now that's hard.

So how do you find a support person. It can also be someone who already lost significant weight. It could also be someone who is going through the same thing, a second conscience. So when you go out that person can help you change that bad habit, or take your call when you need that cheese cake or little bag of chips.

Remember that it's a lifestyle change. It's not just a smaller portion. It's not wanting or needing seconds that is the lifestyle change. Don't misinterpret what I'm writing. It's not that you will never have a piece of chocolate cake, you will, if you want. It's being able to say no without felling deprived or more important eating it without feeling like I shouldn't have this cake.

So what to do, first list the good habits you need to make part of your life. Focus on what you need to do. Again focus on what you need to do. Put your energy and thoughts on what you need to do because if you focus on the things you shouldn't do, well, that's where your mind will be. That just keeps you from your goal and the goal is to change lifestyle.

Once you have your list interview people who will keep you focused on your lifestyle change. If they want to lecture you instead of focus you find someone else! So ask the tough questions (the ones you don't want to ask) just remember trust is going to be a key to success. You're hiring someone to help you change your life, it may not be your best friend!

If you would like more information contact Dennis DiCamillo MS, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D at 909-560-5230

This blog is just for informational purposes only and should not be used in place of licenced medical, legal or psychological advise.