Monday, December 7, 2015
90 Percent of People Make This Weight Loss Mistake
If your New Year's resolution this year is to drop a few pounds, you might want to consider focusing your efforts on your mind before rushing toward the gym.
According to a recent national survey of
more than one thousand people, only one in 10 people consider
psychological well-being (our emotional attachment to food) to be a
factor in weight-loss. Instead, people tend to focus on the
physical aspects, with 31 percent of respondents saying that lack of
exercise is the biggest barrier, and 26 percent finding what you eat to
be the biggest hindrance.
The danger of ignoring this emotional connection? It could be sabotaging weight-loss success.
"In order to lose weight and keep it off long term, we need to do
more than just think about what we eat, we also need to understand why
we're eating "If we're aware of it or not, we are conditioned to use food not only for nourishment, but for comfort."
Health Resolutions Made Easier
Resolutions are great, but let’s face it: The more radical they are,
the more likely you are to drop them. And then feel bad about doing so.
Instead, try adapting a few smart new habits based on science-supported
statistics. The changes you’ll make to your routine are practically
effortless (will you have a hard time, say, incorporating chocolate into
your diet?), but they can have life-altering benefits.
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