Posts in Long-term Success

I never learned how to maintain

Helen was back!

Her discouragement was obvious as she described her struggles over the past year.

“I don’t know what went wrong!” she said. “I worked so hard to lose weight, and I was thrilled when I finally hit my goal. [Read more…]

This is how I live… – Day 100

One of the most common themes among dieters is the phrase, “I know what to do, I just don’t do it.” [Read more…]

20 year plan – Day 93

Think ahead to the next 20 years. What types of things can you actually see yourself doing consistently for 20 years or longer?

With the following exercise, first determine your answers for each section, and then combine them into a lasting plan for daily life. [Read more…]

Obesity is a condition – Day 91

If you’re like most dieters, you can’t wait for your program to be done. You keep hoping that, one of these days, you’ll reach your goal weight and not have to think about it again.

Unfortunately, this probably won’t ever happen. Regardless of all the magazine promises and “after” photos, there is no such thing as permanent weight loss. [Read more…]

Old habits – Day 87

Almost without exception, people who regain weight admit it’s because they slipped back into their old habits.

It starts out with skipping your usual oatmeal one morning, then having a doughnut and coffee on the way to work. [Read more…]