Studies have shown that people who have someone to support them along the way are more successful than someone who does it all alone or doesn't want anyone to know what they are doing.
A Diet Coach:
Keeps you motivated
Builds your self-confidence
Helps your solve problems when they arise
Keeps you accountable
'Few people who have struggled with dieting can lose weight and sustain that weight loss without help and encouragement from another person'
'Knowing that you have to report on your progress to someone else can motivate you to stick to your plan.'
The book suggest that you decide who your 'diet coach' will be before you start your new eating plan. You might not need them when you are the most motivated which is usually during the first couple weeks. Try to choose someone who believes in you, very supportive, motivating and will be proud of you. If you can find someone who is all the above and who also would like to be your weight lose partner, you both will get off to a great start. At times when one of you are feeling a little weak, the other will boost you along...
Others find being a part of a group such as Weight Watchers or others groups is a very big help. It holds you accountable for your weight, also it helps to hear other peoples stories. The internet is a great place also to connect with people who are going through the same journey...
Well, that is a quick look at Day #6.
Don't forget to read your Advantage Response card a couple times a day...You need to keep reminding yourself why YOU would like to shed those pounds and become healthier.
2 comments:
Thanks Aimee for starting this blog. I'm not actually reading the book. At this time I can't justify adding another book to my diet book shelf..and then, like with the others, not read it ! So, I'll read it through you. Thanks!
Aimee,
Like you, I found the following ideas from the book important:
'Few people who have struggled with dieting can lose weight and sustain that weight loss without help and encouragement from another person'
'Knowing that you have to report on your progress to someone else can motivate you to stick to your plan.'
When I got to this lesson is when I googled Beck Diet Solution, and got here. It took another day to decide to respond to your blog. Another thing I did was email the web site about Beck Diet Coaches training and availability. At least until I get a response from them, I will be here. My second option is to re-connect with my Kaiser weight loss counselor, or to ask my friend Dee to be my coach. I'd rather do this process on-line.
Sabotage Response:
Thought: I should be able to do this by myself.
Response: If I could do it by myself, I’d have already lost weight and kept it off. I need to face the fact that I need help—just as many other people do.
Later...
Emily
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