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The Secret of Permanent Weight Loss
Most people do one of two things when faced with a weight problem. We look for ways to by-pass the problem by looking for quick fix solutions. Alternatively, we repress the problem by trying to ignore it or put the blame on things that we claim are beyond our control such as genetics, hectic schedule etc
Both the above happen because we lack real deep understanding of “why” we want to achieve a particular weight goal. This “why” is made up of 2 parts namely the utilitarian and the non utilitarian parts. The utilitarian part of weight loss is pretty clear such as looking good, feeling energetic, being healthy and living a long life.
The Non-Utilitarian Part of Weight Loss
The non utilitarian part of weight loss may not be that clear at first. These includes love, truth, compassion and joy. Now most of us would probably be asking what has love, truth, compassion and joy got to do with sustainable weight loss. Looking at it superficially we probably will not see the relationship but if we take the trouble to find a deeper understanding, things start to become clearer.
Love and Weight Loss
Lets take love for instance. We all know that we cannot give what we do not have and this also applies for love. So we must love ourselves and that means taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. If deep down we do not genuinely love ourselves, this may become a potential barrier to correct weight loss. The earlier blog on the 4 levels of love elaborates this point well.
Understanding Weight Loss
Truth is another area that is largely neglected because understanding truth requires effort. Henry Ford rightfully pointed out that “thinking is the most difficult task, that is why so few people do it”. There is tremendous benefit in a deep understanding about the truth of correct weight loss because it leads to effortless self-discipline which is sustainable. For example a 1-year-old has to be prevented from sticking his finger into the wall power point because he lacks an understanding of its risk. However an adult displays effortless self-discipline because of deeper understanding of the risks of sticking his finger into the wall power point. The 1-year-old may not like being prevented because it is an externally induced discipline but this is not the case for the adult. The fundamental difference is externally induced discipline is a form of prison which is usually not sustainable but effortless self-discipline that grows from deep understanding is a form of freedom and is usually sustainable. So if we want to make self-discipline more effortless and therefore more sustainable, spend some time understanding the truth about correct weight loss.
Compassion
If we have compassion than we are able to place ourself in the other person’s position. We can feel the emotional and financial strain that our loved ones may have to go through should our health be compromised due to being overweight. We can feel the sadness that our children feel because we cannot run and play with them.
There is a kind of joy in accomplishing a task through our own effort which no quick fix or repression can ever bring. We start believing and respecting ourself. There is also joy in knowing that by our efforts, we are becoming a source of comfort for our loved ones by being healthy and energetic.
Make a Life, Not a Living
For some of us, just knowing the utilitarian part of why we need to lose weight is adequate to get into action and maintain them. However for the rest of us knowing the utilitarian and the non utilitarian parts help in moving us to action. The utilitarian part helps us make a living but it is the non utilitarian part that helps us make a life.
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Great article. I enjoyed reading it. Having gotten off the dieting roller coaster myself about a year ago, I feel so much freer without constantly being either on a diet or off a diet. Thanks for posting it.
If your body burns more than it consumes each day you will lose weight. Drinking water will help with that goal. for anyone who is overweight, losing a few pounds is a time to celebrate. The only way to lose weight is to take responsibility for yourself! Our health is our most important asset. For many people, being overweight is associated with being uncomfortable in their own skin. To assist with weight control; keep a daily food journal and every time the urge to snack is felt, first drink a large glass of clear water. This simple act will help you to eat less. Water will soon become one of your best friends. The major reason so many people in America are overweight is because we eat too much for comfort! It does not hurt to treat ourselves with something special once in a while, what is necessary is that we limit our portions and do not overeat! It is also necessary to keep our body properly hydrated, so drink a full glass of water with each meal or snack.
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