This is the last (and shortest) post in Self-Sabotage in Fat Loss Diets.
It is mainly a summary, and ultimately, change will have to be initated by the subject himself/herself.
In Diet Self-Sabotage 1: The Lack of Proper Expectations and the Proper Plan, I talked about how people set unrealistic and unspecific goals and expectations for themselves.
In Diet Self-Sabotage 2: Patience, Perception and Randomness is Dieting, I emphasised the need for patience and objectivity in assessment.
Then in Diet Self-Sabotage 3: The Lack of Flexibility, I stressed that flexibility in dietary planning is necessary for long term success in maintaining a stable weight.
Finally, in this part, I will provide a terse summary of everything you should do to stop self sabotage. You will find that success may determined more on what you do not do.
To use a list:
- Clear up your head to clarify what it is you exactly want to achieve
- Set a target weight and body fat percentage you would ideally want to be at
- Set up a clear system for measuring progress. I recommend the tape measure (waist for men, waist + hips + thighs for women), scale and mirror.
- Only take measurements once a week, never more often (though once a fortnight will do)
- Erase all the daily fluctuations in weight, appearance, energy, etc from your mind and only take into account the weekly measurements
- Track your weekly measurements for at least 4 weeks
- Assess progress and adjust the program accordingly
- Keep rules which allow you the freedom of choosing foods that you like to stay away from the feeling of deprivation
- Trust Nature to work
Dieting isn’t complicated, simply restricting calories and sticking to a few basics, will get the job done.
The problem is with adherence. If you are seriously too busy to even give a dam about your diet (which may have a valid reason), then put off dieting to later to prevent undue stress. Know that there is a lot more leeway in dieting than you think; adherence isn’t a strict rule, it is a general direction. Keep sailing in that direction and nothing can stop you.
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