We live in a quick-fix society. We want instant results with minimal
pain, effort and sacrifice. When it comes to our health and appearance, we’re
accustomed to looking for a pill or procedure, and many practitioners are quick
to prescribe them. But if the root cause of the problem or challenge is not
addressed, drugs, surgery and treatments can simply mask the underlying issue,
leading to more of the same – a vicious cycle. Observing the following
principles will make lifestyle change enjoyable and help you obtain optimal
health, lose weight and feel better every day.
We live in a quick-fix society. We want instant results with minimal
pain, effort and sacrifice. When it comes to our health and appearance, we’re
accustomed to looking for a pill or procedure, and many practitioners are quick
to prescribe them. But if the root cause of the problem or challenge is not
addressed, drugs, surgery and treatments can simply mask the underlying issue,
leading to more of the same – a vicious cycle. Observing the following
principles will make lifestyle change enjoyable and help you obtain optimal
health, lose weight and feel better every day.
1.
Find your perfect fit
Each of us is unique – metabolically,
psychologically, and circumstantially. For this reason, there’s no single diet
plan that works well for everyone. “Each person needs
to find what works for him- or herself by seeking professional nutritional
advice. This is the 1st principle that will enable you start
the lifestyle journey in the right direction by avoiding unnecessary trial and
errors. If you have a clear vision of the journey and what you want out of your
journey then you are pointed in the right direction to achieve that success.
2. Unparalleled Commitment
Permanent
lifestyle takes time and effort — and a lifelong commitment. Make sure that you're ready to make permanent changes and
that you do so for the right reasons. To stay committed to your
lifestyle, you need to be focused. It takes a lot of mental and physical energy
to change your habits. If you don’t have the commitment you
will withdraw physically and mentally from your daily tasks and not be able to
achieve success!
3. Motivation
Why are some people able to maintain their healthy
new lifestyle indefinitely while most others peter out after a few weeks or
months? This is currently one of the hottest questions in research. Lifestyle changes begin with setting solid intentions, only
then will you have the commitment to stick with your new course of action.
Intention is the strong, motivating “why” for doing something.
4.
Change
your perspective
It's not enough to eat healthy
foods and exercise for only a few weeks or even months if you want long-term,
successful lifestyle change. These habits must become a way of life. Lifestyle changes start with taking an honest look at your
eating patterns and daily routine bearing in mind your destination. Remember
that you're planning to change your life. It won't happen all at once. Stick to
your healthy lifestyle and the results will be worth it.
