I’ve tried to lose weight before, but it
didn’t work. Now, I don’t have
confidence that it’ll work this time.
For many people, losing weight will be
one of life’s most difficult challenges.
Don’t be discouraged if you’ve tried
losing weight in the past and you weren’t
able to — or you lost weight but gained
it all back. Many people experiment
with several different weight-loss plans
before they find an approach that works.
Following these tips may help you
succeed this time around.
-Think of losing weight as a positive
experience, not a negative one.
Approaching weight loss with a
positive attitude will help you
succeed.
-Set realistic expectations for
yourself. Focus on behavioral
changes and don’t focus too much on
weight changes.
-Use problem-solving techniques.
Write down the obstacles that you
experienced in previous attempts to
lose weight, and come up with
strategies for dealing with those
obstacles.
-Make small, not drastic, changes to
your lifestyle. Adjustments that are
too intense or vigorous can make you
uncomfortable and cause you to give
up.
-Accept the fact that you’ll have
setbacks. Believe in yourself. Instead
of giving up entirely, simply start
fresh the next day.
