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Tyler, Texas Weight Loss: Secret equals self sabotage

July 22nd, 2010

On the one hand, keeping your weight loss goals to yourself only makes sense.  After all, if you give up after a few days there’s no one there to criticize you or judge you.  If you do succeed, then you’ll have the upper hand to surprise those who have not seen you in a while, which is a great ego boost.  Mostly, there won’t be the constant, nagging, and annoying questions of what type of plan you are on, how things are going, and how many pounds you’ve managed to get rid of.

On the other hand, keep your weight loss a secret could be a recipe for disaster.  The very reasons for keeping quiet are the same reasons your chances for success are quite low.  There is no accountability and no motivation to push through beyond your own often finicky thoughts.  It is very easy to rationalize eating that doughnut to yourself if no one is there to discourage you and help keep you on the path to success.

While it is difficult to tell your Tyler, Texas friends and family of your intentions knowing there is a possibility of not living up to your goals, having a source of accountability can do wonders to keep your motivation high in those times where you are ready to give up.  It also helps to have a strong support system for encouragement and help. If you are serious about losing weight, let it be known.

Weight Loss Management in Tyler, Texas

July 20th, 2010

When it comes to weight loss management there are as many methods as there are fast food choices.  Only a handful of methods, however, will give results that are healthy and long lasting.  While it may seem easier to swallow a few pills every day than to count calories and jump around till you can barely breathe, you will ultimately be disappointed with the results.  Finding a doable weight loss management program is the key to your success.

Usually, a good weight loss management program will start you out by having you assess your current situation and set a reasonable goal.  It will also provide you with a diet plan or at the very least a list of foods that are good for weight loss.  Programs such as Weight Watchers usually have several locations in an area, Tyler, Texas included.  These programs add the element of accountability by requiring you to attend weekly meeting to record your progress and discuss with a group what your experiences have been.

There are also plenty of websites you can access from your Tyler, Texas home for weight loss management.  Many are free for basic membership and provide forums where you can anonymously interact with other like-minded dieters if you are uncomfortable with face to face meetings.  These websites will often provide a calorie tracker that allows you to see exactly how much you have consumed if you are honest inputting your data.  You may also be able to track your activity levels and see how many calories you have burned.