One of the biggest challenges you can face, when trying to get healthier and lose weight, is overcoming cravings. Now most would start out using will power to stop them in the first few days/weeks. But will power will only last so long, eventually the cravings will get the better of you unless you get to the source of the problem. Usually there are 2 main types. 1. Pshycological cravings (from the mind) 2. Physiological cravings (from the body) You are probably well aware of psychological cravings. Certain foods give us a psychological high. Chocolate, for one, increases Dopamine levels. Dopamine is a 'feel good' hormone and is also increased by sex. So there may be some truth in the saying chocolate is better than sex! Psycological cravings can be overcome by reframing … [Read more...]
The 45 stone Virgin
Last night I watched a remarkable story about a man, David Smith, who lost 401 lbs in 26 months without surgery. He did it all through exercise and nutrition. Or did he? Watching the videos of him at his 45 stone weight it was truly remarkable to hear him speak. He spoke as if he had already made a massive shift. He said that his trainer had saved his life, yet he was still morbidly obese. So that's why I question was it just diet and exercise that got him from here To here: And the answer is no. He didn't just use exercise and nutrition. He also changed his frame of mind. He changed his mindset, his thoughts and his behaviours to lose all that weight. In fact he even reported that losing weight was easy. that's right losing 401lbs was EASY!!! The reason it was easy was because … [Read more...]
What else??
In my last post I showed you the story of a man who lost 401lbs in 26 months. I talked about how he used more than just diet and exercise to do it. He also changed his mindset, he used his brain more effectively. And there's one more thing he did. He got support. The support came from his trainer Chris. He also had the support of his family. All too often I see people trying to go it alone. They try to get in shape by themselves, or worse when they do decide to make a change, their friends, family and colleagues try to pull them down. "You'll never do it, Ah go on just have one, why don't you just enjoy yourself?" These are comments you may or may not have heard but I've heard some shocking stories about husbands and wives not supporting the others decision to change their physique and … [Read more...]
Tv weight loss advertising myths
Now is the time of year when you are being bombarded with messages to get fit and healthy. But 99% of the products being advertised are rubbish and some will even make you more unhealthy. Unfortunately the European directive for what you can and can't 'claim' in advertising is very loose. In theory you can make a chocolate cake and call it healthy, high in fibre, low fat, good for your hair, skin and nails, low in salt, high in vitamins, etc. Here are a few ads/products to be wary of: (they are mainly aimed at women as most guys tend not to follow diets, guys generally try to lose weight in the gym, unfortunately without proper nutrition this usually ends up in disappointment. 1. Special K. I saw a programme a while back where they examined the 'claims' of cereals. And the asked one … [Read more...]
You don’t need to starve yourself
The common misconception is that in order to lose weight you have got to starve yourself and go on some extreme diet. However when you look at the people who attempt to lose weight this way you can surely realise that it doesn't work. Anyone who tries to starve themselves will usually end up like this: 1. They get so hungry after a few days that they give up and think 'i'll start again on Monday' 2. They use will power to push through the hunger and cravings and lose a few pounds over a week or 2. Then over the next week they don't lose any weight. they get dejected and give up. 3. They eat so little calories that they get cranky, moody, lethargic and have no energy to train. Not a nice way to be so they give up. If any of those sound familiar to you then you'll know what I'm … [Read more...]
