First, weight loss can be managed with proper personal control. Specific hormonal or systemic health issue may prevent you from losing weight and reducing your waistline as speedily as you wish, but for the majority of people, success will come once they control their daily activities, this is most important to avoid the yo-yo effect of up and down waistlines. Public libraries and bookstores are rich with various books providing the science behind weight loss and more important the compulsive behavior patterns that usurp our common sense. Defeating emotional and binge eating, poor food choices and learning the rules of healthy diets can be found in these books or even by searching the web. To make a long story short, I recommend starting by reading a few books, such as Sugar Busters, which outlines glycemic levels of commonly found foods, Anti-cancer a New Way of Life which outlines sound ideas to avoid cancer both with diet, emotions and exercise. A great video is Forks over Knives , which outlines a specific vegetarian diet and why. Look around for as many resources to expand your knowledgebase providing the strength to follow through. As others question your attempt to lose weight and regain personal control, your quick reply will both energize your commitment and hopefully help others do the same. Most important is to pair yourself with others that appreciate your goals and try not to stifle you. Negativity is epidemic and will drag you down quicker than a candy bar.

Second, prepare your game plan in advance. Goals should be written and action steps implemented. The average person will not reach their unrealistic and lofty goals, while small “baby steps” will find steady results of regular weight loss and reduced inches. Prior to starting any weight loss program, measure your waistline, blood pressure and blood sugar and lipids levels. Your physician can assist you or possibly you could find a blood chemistry lab available without a medical prescription. Remember your initial weight loss may be more fluid than substance but eating wisely only enhances your wellness, begins regaining control of poor eating habits and regains and maintains your health. Looking at the scale on a daily basis may be frustrating as some lose inches prior to the scale dipping accordingly.

Third, small steps may be in order. Your underlying emotional weakness needs a strong foundation for success. Spend a day reviewing your usual eating patterns and what prompts you to overeat or compulsively and emotionally eat. Also, what wee voices within lead you to eat poorly? Review choices that stimulate your food choices either at the fast food or shopping lane and why you desire them. Common knowledge is that fried food is not the best, so why do people desire it? Why do we often over salt or use preservatives that are known to increase blood pressure or are known carcinogens? Why do we reach for the white bleached bread and cake allowing our sweet tooth to overtake our desire to reduce weight? Most important, how can we control our need to fill our gut with portion control and plainly eat for the health of it.