Guest guest Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 > > Subject: Fwd: It’s All About Attitude > > > > > It’s All About Attitude > > > > Did you know that your attitude about weight loss affects your > > ability to succeed? Let's consider a few statements and see how you > > feel about it… > > > > > > I have thought a lot about my eating habits and physical activities > > to pinpoint what I need to change: > > - You really can't change what you don't understand or see as a > > potential problem. Keeping a record of what you eat and what > > activities you participate in will help to identify what you are > > doing and what you may need to change. This is also a great way to > > identify obstacles (or excuses) to regular activity. > > > > > > I will only feel successful if I lose a lot of weight: > > - Too many people have an illusion of reaching a weight that is much > > lower than a wight they can realistically maintain. What you must do > > it redifine success.  Successful weight loss comes when you can > > maintain healthful habits and regular activity. You also need to > > consider your body type and set small goals for yourself. Your first > > goal could be to lose a few pounds while learning how to do weight > > training exercises and cardio. > > > > > > I have accepted the idea that I need to make permanent, not > > temporary, changes in my eating and activites to be successful: > > > > - You should enjoy what you are doing to lose weight – anything that > > is highly restrictive will be hard to maintain and will not result > > in the permanent loss you are looking for – chances are if you are > > making changes only for the short term – you will not only gain back > > the weight you lose, but also a few more pounds. > > > > > > I think that losing weight will help with other problems in my life: > > > > - While being overweight may cause social problems, it is most often > > not the only cause. You may only set your self up for disappointment > > by anticipating miracles through weight lose. Weight loss will make > > you feel more at ease and more self-confident. If health concerns > > are present – such as high blood pressure or diabetes – weight loss > > can help to decrease the need for medications – please check with > > your physician first. > > > > > > I am ready to commit time each week to plan my food and acitivites: > > > > - Studies have supported time and again that if you take the time to > > prepare – you are more likely to succeed. Successful weight loss is > > not possible without taking the time to think about yourself, your > > problema areas and develop ways to deal with them. You must make the > > commitment to plan and organize. > > > > > > I want to lose weight through a weight loss program, even though my > > life is unusually stressful right now: > > > > - Losing weight is a stressful activity by itself, so if you are > > already under lots of stress, it may be difficult to successfully > > implement a program with so many other things taking your attention. > > You may want to reorganize and delegate and then reconsider your > > weight loss options. > > > > > > Suzanne's Female Fitness Report > > > > > >  ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 > > Subject: Fwd: It’s All About Attitude > > > > It’s All About Attitude > > > > Did you know that your attitude about weight loss affects your > > ability to succeed? Let's consider a few statements and see how you > > feel about it… > > > > > > I have thought a lot about my eating habits and physical activities > > to pinpoint what I need to change: > > - You really can't change what you don't understand or see as a > > potential problem. Keeping a record of what you eat and what > > activities you participate in will help to identify what you are > > doing and what you may need to change. This is also a great way to > > identify obstacles (or excuses) to regular activity. > > > > > > I will only feel successful if I lose a lot of weight: > > - Too many people have an illusion of reaching a weight that is much > > lower than a wight they can realistically maintain. What you must do > > it redifine success.  Successful weight loss comes when you can > > maintain healthful habits and regular activity. You also need to > > consider your body type and set small goals for yourself. Your first > > goal could be to lose a few pounds while learning how to do weight > > training exercises and cardio. > > > > > > I have accepted the idea that I need to make permanent, not > > temporary, changes in my eating and activites to be successful: > > > > - You should enjoy what you are doing to lose weight – anything that > > is highly restrictive will be hard to maintain and will not result > > in the permanent loss you are looking for – chances are if you are > > making changes only for the short term – you will not only gain back > > the weight you lose, but also a few more pounds. > > > > > > I think that losing weight will help with other problems in my life: > > > > - While being overweight may cause social problems, it is most often > > not the only cause. You may only set your self up for disappointment > > by anticipating miracles through weight lose. Weight loss will make > > you feel more at ease and more self-confident. If health concerns > > are present – such as high blood pressure or diabetes – weight loss > > can help to decrease the need for medications – please check with > > your physician first. > > > > > > I am ready to commit time each week to plan my food and acitivites: > > > > - Studies have supported time and again that if you take the time to > > prepare – you are more likely to succeed. Successful weight loss is > > not possible without taking the time to think about yourself, your > > problema areas and develop ways to deal with them. You must make the > > commitment to plan and organize. > > > > > > I want to lose weight through a weight loss program, even though my > > life is unusually stressful right now: > > > > - Losing weight is a stressful activity by itself, so if you are > > already under lots of stress, it may be difficult to successfully > > implement a program with so many other things taking your attention. > > You may want to reorganize and delegate and then reconsider your > > weight loss options. > > > > > > Suzanne's Female Fitness Report > > > > > >  ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 > > Subject: Fwd: It’s All About Attitude > > > > It’s All About Attitude > > > > Did you know that your attitude about weight loss affects your > > ability to succeed? Let's consider a few statements and see how you > > feel about it… > > > > > > I have thought a lot about my eating habits and physical activities > > to pinpoint what I need to change: > > - You really can't change what you don't understand or see as a > > potential problem. Keeping a record of what you eat and what > > activities you participate in will help to identify what you are > > doing and what you may need to change. This is also a great way to > > identify obstacles (or excuses) to regular activity. > > > > > > I will only feel successful if I lose a lot of weight: > > - Too many people have an illusion of reaching a weight that is much > > lower than a wight they can realistically maintain. What you must do > > it redifine success.  Successful weight loss comes when you can > > maintain healthful habits and regular activity. You also need to > > consider your body type and set small goals for yourself. Your first > > goal could be to lose a few pounds while learning how to do weight > > training exercises and cardio. > > > > > > I have accepted the idea that I need to make permanent, not > > temporary, changes in my eating and activites to be successful: > > > > - You should enjoy what you are doing to lose weight – anything that > > is highly restrictive will be hard to maintain and will not result > > in the permanent loss you are looking for – chances are if you are > > making changes only for the short term – you will not only gain back > > the weight you lose, but also a few more pounds. > > > > > > I think that losing weight will help with other problems in my life: > > > > - While being overweight may cause social problems, it is most often > > not the only cause. You may only set your self up for disappointment > > by anticipating miracles through weight lose. Weight loss will make > > you feel more at ease and more self-confident. If health concerns > > are present – such as high blood pressure or diabetes – weight loss > > can help to decrease the need for medications – please check with > > your physician first. > > > > > > I am ready to commit time each week to plan my food and acitivites: > > > > - Studies have supported time and again that if you take the time to > > prepare – you are more likely to succeed. Successful weight loss is > > not possible without taking the time to think about yourself, your > > problema areas and develop ways to deal with them. You must make the > > commitment to plan and organize. > > > > > > I want to lose weight through a weight loss program, even though my > > life is unusually stressful right now: > > > > - Losing weight is a stressful activity by itself, so if you are > > already under lots of stress, it may be difficult to successfully > > implement a program with so many other things taking your attention. > > You may want to reorganize and delegate and then reconsider your > > weight loss options. > > > > > > Suzanne's Female Fitness Report > > > > > >  ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 > > Subject: Fwd: It’s All About Attitude > > > > It’s All About Attitude > > > > Did you know that your attitude about weight loss affects your > > ability to succeed? Let's consider a few statements and see how you > > feel about it… > > > > > > I have thought a lot about my eating habits and physical activities > > to pinpoint what I need to change: > > - You really can't change what you don't understand or see as a > > potential problem. Keeping a record of what you eat and what > > activities you participate in will help to identify what you are > > doing and what you may need to change. This is also a great way to > > identify obstacles (or excuses) to regular activity. > > > > > > I will only feel successful if I lose a lot of weight: > > - Too many people have an illusion of reaching a weight that is much > > lower than a wight they can realistically maintain. What you must do > > it redifine success.  Successful weight loss comes when you can > > maintain healthful habits and regular activity. You also need to > > consider your body type and set small goals for yourself. Your first > > goal could be to lose a few pounds while learning how to do weight > > training exercises and cardio. > > > > > > I have accepted the idea that I need to make permanent, not > > temporary, changes in my eating and activites to be successful: > > > > - You should enjoy what you are doing to lose weight – anything that > > is highly restrictive will be hard to maintain and will not result > > in the permanent loss you are looking for – chances are if you are > > making changes only for the short term – you will not only gain back > > the weight you lose, but also a few more pounds. > > > > > > I think that losing weight will help with other problems in my life: > > > > - While being overweight may cause social problems, it is most often > > not the only cause. You may only set your self up for disappointment > > by anticipating miracles through weight lose. Weight loss will make > > you feel more at ease and more self-confident. If health concerns > > are present – such as high blood pressure or diabetes – weight loss > > can help to decrease the need for medications – please check with > > your physician first. > > > > > > I am ready to commit time each week to plan my food and acitivites: > > > > - Studies have supported time and again that if you take the time to > > prepare – you are more likely to succeed. Successful weight loss is > > not possible without taking the time to think about yourself, your > > problema areas and develop ways to deal with them. You must make the > > commitment to plan and organize. > > > > > > I want to lose weight through a weight loss program, even though my > > life is unusually stressful right now: > > > > - Losing weight is a stressful activity by itself, so if you are > > already under lots of stress, it may be difficult to successfully > > implement a program with so many other things taking your attention. > > You may want to reorganize and delegate and then reconsider your > > weight loss options. > > > > > > Suzanne's Female Fitness Report > > > > > >  ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 > > > > It’s All About Attitude > > > > Did you know that your attitude about weight loss affects your > > ability to succeed? Let's consider a few statements and see how you > > feel about it… > > > > > > I have thought a lot about my eating habits and physical activities > > to pinpoint what I need to change: > > - You really can't change what you don't understand or see as a > > potential problem. Keeping a record of what you eat and what > > activities you participate in will help to identify what you are > > doing and what you may need to change. This is also a great way to > > identify obstacles (or excuses) to regular activity. > > > > > > I will only feel successful if I lose a lot of weight: > > - Too many people have an illusion of reaching a weight that is much > > lower than a wight they can realistically maintain. What you must do > > it redifine success.  Successful weight loss comes when you can > > maintain healthful habits and regular activity. You also need to > > consider your body type and set small goals for yourself. Your first > > goal could be to lose a few pounds while learning how to do weight > > training exercises and cardio. > > > > > > I have accepted the idea that I need to make permanent, not > > temporary, changes in my eating and activites to be successful: > > > > - You should enjoy what you are doing to lose weight – anything that > > is highly restrictive will be hard to maintain and will not result > > in the permanent loss you are looking for – chances are if you are > > making changes only for the short term – you will not only gain back > > the weight you lose, but also a few more pounds. > > > > > > I think that losing weight will help with other problems in my life: > > > > - While being overweight may cause social problems, it is most often > > not the only cause. You may only set your self up for disappointment > > by anticipating miracles through weight lose. Weight loss will make > > you feel more at ease and more self-confident. If health concerns > > are present – such as high blood pressure or diabetes – weight loss > > can help to decrease the need for medications – please check with > > your physician first. > > > > > > I am ready to commit time each week to plan my food and acitivites: > > > > - Studies have supported time and again that if you take the time to > > prepare – you are more likely to succeed. Successful weight loss is > > not possible without taking the time to think about yourself, your > > problema areas and develop ways to deal with them. You must make the > > commitment to plan and organize. > > > > > > I want to lose weight through a weight loss program, even though my > > life is unusually stressful right now: > > > > - Losing weight is a stressful activity by itself, so if you are > > already under lots of stress, it may be difficult to successfully > > implement a program with so many other things taking your attention. > > You may want to reorganize and delegate and then reconsider your > > weight loss options. > > > > > > Suzanne's Female Fitness Report > > > > > >  ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 > > > > It’s All About Attitude > > > > Did you know that your attitude about weight loss affects your > > ability to succeed? Let's consider a few statements and see how you > > feel about it… > > > > > > I have thought a lot about my eating habits and physical activities > > to pinpoint what I need to change: > > - You really can't change what you don't understand or see as a > > potential problem. Keeping a record of what you eat and what > > activities you participate in will help to identify what you are > > doing and what you may need to change. This is also a great way to > > identify obstacles (or excuses) to regular activity. > > > > > > I will only feel successful if I lose a lot of weight: > > - Too many people have an illusion of reaching a weight that is much > > lower than a wight they can realistically maintain. What you must do > > it redifine success.  Successful weight loss comes when you can > > maintain healthful habits and regular activity. You also need to > > consider your body type and set small goals for yourself. Your first > > goal could be to lose a few pounds while learning how to do weight > > training exercises and cardio. > > > > > > I have accepted the idea that I need to make permanent, not > > temporary, changes in my eating and activites to be successful: > > > > - You should enjoy what you are doing to lose weight – anything that > > is highly restrictive will be hard to maintain and will not result > > in the permanent loss you are looking for – chances are if you are > > making changes only for the short term – you will not only gain back > > the weight you lose, but also a few more pounds. > > > > > > I think that losing weight will help with other problems in my life: > > > > - While being overweight may cause social problems, it is most often > > not the only cause. You may only set your self up for disappointment > > by anticipating miracles through weight lose. Weight loss will make > > you feel more at ease and more self-confident. If health concerns > > are present – such as high blood pressure or diabetes – weight loss > > can help to decrease the need for medications – please check with > > your physician first. > > > > > > I am ready to commit time each week to plan my food and acitivites: > > > > - Studies have supported time and again that if you take the time to > > prepare – you are more likely to succeed. Successful weight loss is > > not possible without taking the time to think about yourself, your > > problema areas and develop ways to deal with them. You must make the > > commitment to plan and organize. > > > > > > I want to lose weight through a weight loss program, even though my > > life is unusually stressful right now: > > > > - Losing weight is a stressful activity by itself, so if you are > > already under lots of stress, it may be difficult to successfully > > implement a program with so many other things taking your attention. > > You may want to reorganize and delegate and then reconsider your > > weight loss options. > > > > > > Suzanne's Female Fitness Report > > > > > >  ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 > > > > It’s All About Attitude > > > > Did you know that your attitude about weight loss affects your > > ability to succeed? Let's consider a few statements and see how you > > feel about it… > > > > > > I have thought a lot about my eating habits and physical activities > > to pinpoint what I need to change: > > - You really can't change what you don't understand or see as a > > potential problem. Keeping a record of what you eat and what > > activities you participate in will help to identify what you are > > doing and what you may need to change. This is also a great way to > > identify obstacles (or excuses) to regular activity. > > > > > > I will only feel successful if I lose a lot of weight: > > - Too many people have an illusion of reaching a weight that is much > > lower than a wight they can realistically maintain. What you must do > > it redifine success.  Successful weight loss comes when you can > > maintain healthful habits and regular activity. You also need to > > consider your body type and set small goals for yourself. Your first > > goal could be to lose a few pounds while learning how to do weight > > training exercises and cardio. > > > > > > I have accepted the idea that I need to make permanent, not > > temporary, changes in my eating and activites to be successful: > > > > - You should enjoy what you are doing to lose weight – anything that > > is highly restrictive will be hard to maintain and will not result > > in the permanent loss you are looking for – chances are if you are > > making changes only for the short term – you will not only gain back > > the weight you lose, but also a few more pounds. > > > > > > I think that losing weight will help with other problems in my life: > > > > - While being overweight may cause social problems, it is most often > > not the only cause. You may only set your self up for disappointment > > by anticipating miracles through weight lose. Weight loss will make > > you feel more at ease and more self-confident. If health concerns > > are present – such as high blood pressure or diabetes – weight loss > > can help to decrease the need for medications – please check with > > your physician first. > > > > > > I am ready to commit time each week to plan my food and acitivites: > > > > - Studies have supported time and again that if you take the time to > > prepare – you are more likely to succeed. Successful weight loss is > > not possible without taking the time to think about yourself, your > > problema areas and develop ways to deal with them. You must make the > > commitment to plan and organize. > > > > > > I want to lose weight through a weight loss program, even though my > > life is unusually stressful right now: > > > > - Losing weight is a stressful activity by itself, so if you are > > already under lots of stress, it may be difficult to successfully > > implement a program with so many other things taking your attention. > > You may want to reorganize and delegate and then reconsider your > > weight loss options. > > > > > > Suzanne's Female Fitness Report > > > > > >  ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 > > > > It’s All About Attitude > > > > Did you know that your attitude about weight loss affects your > > ability to succeed? Let's consider a few statements and see how you > > feel about it… > > > > > > I have thought a lot about my eating habits and physical activities > > to pinpoint what I need to change: > > - You really can't change what you don't understand or see as a > > potential problem. Keeping a record of what you eat and what > > activities you participate in will help to identify what you are > > doing and what you may need to change. This is also a great way to > > identify obstacles (or excuses) to regular activity. > > > > > > I will only feel successful if I lose a lot of weight: > > - Too many people have an illusion of reaching a weight that is much > > lower than a wight they can realistically maintain. What you must do > > it redifine success.  Successful weight loss comes when you can > > maintain healthful habits and regular activity. You also need to > > consider your body type and set small goals for yourself. Your first > > goal could be to lose a few pounds while learning how to do weight > > training exercises and cardio. > > > > > > I have accepted the idea that I need to make permanent, not > > temporary, changes in my eating and activites to be successful: > > > > - You should enjoy what you are doing to lose weight – anything that > > is highly restrictive will be hard to maintain and will not result > > in the permanent loss you are looking for – chances are if you are > > making changes only for the short term – you will not only gain back > > the weight you lose, but also a few more pounds. > > > > > > I think that losing weight will help with other problems in my life: > > > > - While being overweight may cause social problems, it is most often > > not the only cause. You may only set your self up for disappointment > > by anticipating miracles through weight lose. Weight loss will make > > you feel more at ease and more self-confident. If health concerns > > are present – such as high blood pressure or diabetes – weight loss > > can help to decrease the need for medications – please check with > > your physician first. > > > > > > I am ready to commit time each week to plan my food and acitivites: > > > > - Studies have supported time and again that if you take the time to > > prepare – you are more likely to succeed. Successful weight loss is > > not possible without taking the time to think about yourself, your > > problema areas and develop ways to deal with them. You must make the > > commitment to plan and organize. > > > > > > I want to lose weight through a weight loss program, even though my > > life is unusually stressful right now: > > > > - Losing weight is a stressful activity by itself, so if you are > > already under lots of stress, it may be difficult to successfully > > implement a program with so many other things taking your attention. > > You may want to reorganize and delegate and then reconsider your > > weight loss options. > > > > > > Suzanne's Female Fitness Report > > > > > >  ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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