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My sister was visiting
recently and we got into a conversation on weight
loss. "It's just so hard to do," she remarked, "I try, make some progress, and
then fall back. Can you coach me to lose weight and keep it off?"
That, of course, is part of what I do for a living. But it only works for those
people who are motivated and who make the necessary changes in their
environments, habits, and systems. Finding that motivation and making those
changes can take time, but in the presence of a coaching partner, all things are
possible. Even for a brother and sister!
Recently, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania studied the use of
Internet websites in weight loss. Their conclusion? Web dieting was no more
effective, and in some instances was less effective, than other weight-loss
programs. And none of the programs worked -- surprise, surprise -- unless the
people were motivated and made changes in their environments, habits, and
systems.
Here were the six strategies they suggested to lose weight forever:
- Track What You Eat. Studies show that people underestimate their food
intake by 40 percent. Recording food, time of meals, and portion sizes all help
you to control intake.
- Make Yourself Accountable. Telling people your plans, and reporting
your progress, will significantly boost your chances for success. This can be
done through live conversation, either in person or on the phone, as well as
through virtual meetings.
- Count Calories. Educating yourself about the calorie-value of the food
you eat is more important to weight control then worrying about carbs, protein,
or fat. Measuring your food while serving is a great way to avoid putting too
much on your plate or bowl.
- Plan Ahead. Knowing what you are going to eat a meal or two in advance
seems to help reduce the impulse to eat whatever happens to be in sight.
- Find Healthy Foods You Love. No one can be on a diet all the time.
Falling in love with healthy foods in healthy serving sizes is the best to avoid
eating too much junk that produces weight gain.
- Hang In There. No one can lose much weight in a day. It is a
long-term proposition. The key is to get started and to stay the course, with
the help of supportive environments, habits, and systems.
Coaching Inquiries: Do you want to lose weight? How could you get started?
Are there people who you could work with to be accountable? What changes would
you have to make in your environments, habits, and systems?
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May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Bob Tschannen-Moran
LifeTrek Coaching International
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Williamsburg, VA 23185-5043
U.S.A.
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