Weight loss: why setting realistic goals leads to long-term weight loss...

Food for thought: slimmers who set realistic goals are more likely to achieve, and sustain, slimming success...

 Although it may be tempting to overhaul our unhealthy habits overnight (particularly if we're preoccupied with fighting the festive flab as fast as possible!), slimmers who set substantial goals (think aiming to shun all sugary food sources after regularly tucking into tasty treats and/or striving to cook complex cuisine from scratch after chronically consuming a diet derived from ready made meals), are more likely to resort back to their unhealthy habits as a result of the crippled confidence that stems from 'failing' to create targeted change/s - a reason why we should always aim to set realistic weight loss goals such as...

 1.Eliminating a sensible and sustainable 1-2lbs of excess weight each week.

 2.Gradually increasing our intake of fibre-rich fruit and vegetables until we're consuming at least five 80g portions a day.

 3.Easing into a regular exercise regime by aiming to participate in physical activity 2-3 times a week, whist walking where and when possible.

 4.Changing less than a handful of unhealthy habits at a time.

 5.Making the effort to munch a morning meal every day - even if it's something as simple as a slice of wholemeal bread smeared with a snippet of spread.

 Summary: long-term slimming success stems from setting small, simple and sustainable goals that are reachable and realistic - it doesn't stem from aiming to achieve rapid results, restrictive eating and/or an excessive exercise regime (etc!).

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