Hindrances to Weightloss part 3...an article I wrote in 2010.

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Hindrances to Weightloss (Part 3)




Part Three


So by now you have established that it is highly possible someone close to you seems to be set on hindering your long term weight loss goals. So what can you do?



You are going to have to do something, because doing nothing at the least will lead to you staying exactly where you are now. This may be fine if you are not grossly overweight. But if you are seriously overweight then you have to deal with this now. Because it will not go away or get better, trust me on that, as I have diligently dieted myself from 135 to well over 200 pounds in the course of just a few years, and since have found it extremely difficult to lose any weight at all.




This has now resulted in weight inspired health problems. This is not the kind of inspiration anyone needs.



Example of my weight inspired health problems are acid reflux disease, aches and pains every where all the time, extreme fatigue, high blood pressure, spinal arthritis, insulin resistance, overall not feeling well, and increased depression, *I can't say weight gain caused depression for me because of the fact being I had already suffered with severe depression prior to that. But I can say weight gain did not help matters any.



Also with increase weight gain, I've also found myself becoming more and more sedentary. Also I've found I just don't like going out as much as I once did. And I put off things more than I once did.



Now I said all that to say this, due to my not planning or giving thought that someone or in my case several someone's would hinder my losing the weight I wanted to lose. Also circumstances would provide a great deal of hindrance over the years for me. Time has a way of sneaking up on you, sort of like excess weight.



Well now that I've finally figured out my problem of not losing but instead maintaining a weight I really do not like. And a prior problem of continued weight gain. I have some tips for those of you who have not yet reached the point I have.



For me it is going to take a lot longer, and it will be a lot more difficult to get to where I'd like to be. I do believe I will be able to do so but it's going to take me a lot longer than it should have.



Now, if you'd like to prevent the same problem I have listen carefully to some tips I am going to give to you ok. Also apply your written plan to your life every day or at least more often than not.



Ok, first buy yourself the nicest sturdiest notebook you can find that you will use. Make sure it is sturdy because you want this to last for a long time. Unless you just happen to like redoing your notebook regularly. You could also use a computer program, but even the smallest computer may not be handy at a moment's notice. Or when you may need it to refer back to, so to save time and effort just buy a good quality notebook that you like.




Next buy an ink pen or good quality pencil to keep with your notebook. Maybe even both depending on your mood.



Ok, now that you have your notebook, and pen, write out a workable plan.



Don't put this on plan on the first couple of pages, skip a few pages. Because after you've written out your plan and goals, you'll need to have a plan located at the front of your notebook to prevent hindrances as they come up. And as with any good idea or plan, there will always be something that comes up to prevent you from reaching your goals. Plan for obstacles it will help you to reach your long term goals.



Ok, obstacle number one. You have a darling husband or wife, or someone else who wants to celebrate your weight loss by a night out on the town. This night out includes an "all you can eat buffet" or dinner at your favorite pizza place, followed by a trip to the local ice cream shop, then a movie complete with snacks and soda's etc.



So what are you going to do? You need to make your plan today while you are not in the excited "celebration mood".



Ok, think of at least three things you can do. Or suggest. (These are just to get you started thinking.)
Number one, pretend you have a severe headache and just want to stay home. *This will not work every time so you need to have a back up idea.



Back up idea for number one. Say that you are full from lunch, but you'd like to go for a walk at the nearest track just so you can spend time with them.



Ok, speaking of walking, start making suggestions ahead of time that you'd like to go to a nearby zoo to walk around and look at all the animals, or to a local state park that has many hiking trails.



Plan to make a picnic lunch. *Note if you decide to go this route have a good idea of what you want to take on a picnic, and pre-pack it before anyone can say, "we'll just stop and get something on the way".



Number two, say you are sorry but you'd already made plans that day. *Make sure you can think up something right fast even if it is just cleaning the attic or basement or raking the yard. Then while no one is looking write it on the calendar. Then work your plan. Get some cleaning or organization done.



You'll feel lot's better after a day or evening cleaning and organizing than you will after a night of indulgence that leads will lead to regaining the weight you'd lost, and possibly even more weight added.



So keep this day in mind, for the day someone wants to take you out and help you regain several pounds or more you'd lost. It's on your calendar you just don't have the date set until you need it. Like when someone wants to go celebrate your weight loss in such a way as to insure you don't get to celebrate that weight loss again for a good long while.



Ok and now number three, save this for extreme cases. These would be cases where someone just won't take no for an answer. And you will have to be serious ok.



First if you know that they may be planning on this ahead of time, then if you are the one at home, and are able then make a full course dinner.



Complete with candlelight and then smile and claim you thought they meant a candlelight dinner for two. Make sure that have everything looking really nice.



Also if it is your darling husband who is the culprit, have a nice hot bath ready for him, and tell him you'd even prepared him a bath.



This will stall him from going out on the town to fill you up with empty calories. Also after a candlelight dinner he'll be nice and full. Not thinking about going out to eat.



Then you can see if he wants to go take pictures of the sunset if you live near a scenic area. Or if you have a dog, see if he will walk the dog with you.



You will need to add ideas of your own also. But keep in mind you will have to also add idea for when you are feeling down, or depressed.



Instead of going to the store and buying a cake mix and ice cream to make yourself feel better. Maybe instead go buy some bath salts and take a relaxing bath. Or find something in your home that needs cleaning or organizing and do that. When you are done you will feel better for having accomplished at least one goal. And it may be all you need to keep going for one more day.



If you have nothing to clean or organize perhaps go help a friend who does. Then you will both feel better, you'll have gotten out of the house, helped someone. And not went on a food binge.



Weight loss takes time, effort, diligence, and also commitment to keep going, even when things are not going well. It also takes the ability to know what your triggers are for over eating.



If you know that you are more likely to overeat in certain circumstances, it is good to just as much as possible avoid those circumstances.



Work diligently towards your goals then if you are consistent you will find in time you have reached the goals you have set for yourself.