No magic solution for weight loss

Tuesday 27th October 2009 4:46pm

woman and scale

It would be great if there were a magic solution for instant weight loss. However, the truth is that watching what you eat, reducing calories, and exercising more is the only tried and true way to change your weight and reduce the health risks associated with abdominal obesity.

A positive approach to healthy weight management focuses on changing our behaviour rather than focusing on our weight.

Focus on achievable, sustainable, behavioural goals
Adopt a positive attitude towards food
Eat slowly and enjoy your food
Avoid non-hungry eating
Do your best not to get too hungry as it can lead to overeating
Plan ahead to have some good food on hand
Fine tune your fat content without cutting it out altogether
Look after and nurture yourself—invest In your enjoyment of life
Differentiate between being thin and being healthy
Exercise—look for opportunities to move, walk, take the stairs etc

This information is not intended as a substitute for qualified medical advice. Please consult a properly qualified health care practitioner.