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Pt 1. Making Lasting Change | Mindset Mgmt for Weight Loss

Writer's picture: Louise NobleLouise Noble

Updated: Jul 25, 2024

Part One: Why Short-Term Diets and Fads Fail: The Key to Lasting Weight Loss




Are you tired of jumping from one diet to another, only to find yourself back where you started, or worse? Many of us have been there—struggling to shed those extra pounds, only to be lured by the latest quick-fix diet or trendy weight loss fad. But why do these short-term solutions so often fail?


The Problem with Short-Term Diets


  1. Temporary Solutions: Most diets focus on rapid weight loss, cutting calories drastically, or eliminating entire food groups. While these methods might yield quick results, they are not sustainable in the long run.

  2. Restrictive Nature: Extreme diets often lead to feelings of deprivation. When we feel deprived, we're more likely to binge or overeat, causing a cycle of weight loss and gain.

  3. Lack of Education: Fad diets don’t teach us how to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Without understanding the fundamentals of nutrition and healthy eating habits, it’s easy to revert to old patterns once the diet ends.


The Importance of Mindset in Weight Loss


To achieve lasting weight loss, we need to address our mindset and underlying challenges. This involves a shift from seeing weight loss as a short-term goal to viewing it as a part of a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. Here’s what we mean by mindset for weight loss:


  • Positive Relationship with Food: Developing a healthy relationship with food means seeing it as fuel and nourishment, not as an enemy or a reward. This can help prevent emotional eating and make healthier choices easier.


  • Holistic Approach: Considering all aspects of our lives that impact weight, such as stress, sleep, and emotional health, allows us to address the root causes of weight gain rather than just the symptoms.


  • Long-Term Goals: Setting realistic, long-term goals helps to create a sustainable plan. This involves gradual changes rather than drastic ones, making it easier to stick with new habits over time.


  • Building Healthy Habits: Focus on incorporating small, manageable changes into your daily routine. This could be as simple as drinking more water, incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your meals, or finding an enjoyable form of exercise.


  • Support and Accountability: Joining a community of like-minded individuals can provide the encouragement and accountability needed to stay on track. Sharing challenges and successes with others can make the journey more enjoyable and less isolating.


In essence, successful weight loss is about more than just the numbers on the scale. It’s about fostering a positive mindset, understanding and addressing underlying challenges, and making sustainable changes that become a natural part of your everyday life. By shifting our focus from short-term diets to long-term health, we can achieve the lasting results we all dream of. So, let’s ditch the fads and start building a healthier, happier relationship with our bodies and food.


Lucy King Coaching runs a 10 week mindset management for weight loss course where she aims to address these fundamentals. Contact Lucy to find out more.


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Louise & Nat

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