Weight Loss without Worry

     For someone working on lose weight, weekends can present a problem.  The normal routine enjoyed during the week is disrupted and there are more social events which usually mean more opportunities to eat.

     The thing to remember about weekends is that even though you experience a shift in routine, your body does not require a change in diet.  In fact your body would be perfectly happy if you fed it a well balance diet over the weekend.  The thing that changes is the way you view the weekend.  If you find yourself overeating on the weekend, it is a good Idea to take a look at your thoughts and beliefs.

     Do you believe that weekends are meant to be carefree (and diet-free)?  Do you look at eating whatever you want on the weekend as something you deserve after a hard week?  Do you feel like you must eat everything offered at a picnic because doing otherwise might offend someone?

     These beliefs that live inside you lead you to do things and eat things that can sabotage the progress you make during the week.  Therefore, if you can identify and eliminate these old limiting beliefs and replace them with new empowering ones you will continue to move forward toward your goal.

     Sit down for a few moments and write down a few beliefs you have about how eating on the weekend is different than eating during the week.  Do any of these beliefs cause you to overindulge when Friday evening rolls around?

     Now that you have identified some limiting beliefs it is necessary to replace them with new empowering beliefs that will strengthen your resolve and keep you moving toward your goal. Repeat phrases like, "I eat a consistently healthy diet all week long" or "I feel strong and healthy now that Iam in control of what I eat".  Repeat these phrases to yourself everyday – for a minimum of three times and don’t let yourself doubt them.  Soon your mind will accept them as new beliefs which will lead to a new way of eating on the weekends.