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The Motivation To Lose Weight

By Joshua Wayne, MA

We all know diets work. Every book, article, regimen, fitness plan, you name it works as long as you actually do it. Getting the motivation to follow through is arguably the most important part of losing weight. The information will always be there, but the motivation....that's the elusive piece of the puzzle, the thing that everyone wants and few of us have. How do you get the motivation to get started, stay on track, and most importantly, to get where you want to go?

How To Get To The Core Of Weight Loss Motivation

We get emails from people in everyday sharing their frustrations and challenges with weight loss. About 60% of them say they lack the motivation to stick with their weight loss program. They report that they do well for awhile and lose some weight, but inevitably fall off track- whether due to a loss of focus or some other kind of self-sabotage.

As a Personal Development Coach specializing in weight loss, and who was originally trained as a psychotherapist, it's very easy for me to give them advice, but as I sat down to write this article, I thought it might be nice to really start at the most basic, fundamental level of understanding motivation, and to then work up from there.

So armed with my trusty Mozilla Firefox I did a quick Google search for a basic definition of the word. Here is the first thing that Google gave me to consider (it came from an online dictionary associated with Princeton University):

"the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and the condition of being motivated."

So let's pull some key words from that definition and see if we can come up with a useful way to apply the concept to weight loss.

Action Toward a Desired Goal:

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Do you want to know how to lose 10 pounds in a month? Follow this simple how-to guide, and the fat will be gone in 30 days.

First of all, if youre trying to lose this weight in a month, youre already on the right track. Most people are looking for the quick fix wanting to lose 10 pounds in a week or even days. While 10 pounds in a week is certainly attainable, the chances of that weight loss being all fat are slim to none.

Your nutrition is going to have the biggest impact on reaching your goals. Here are your dietary guidelines:

There are also many more veggies to choose from on this list of 100 healthy foods to eat.

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday:

Sunday:

Now you just need to find meals to fit into these guidelines. Ive collected hundreds of healthy recipes from around the web for you to try. You can see all of these healthy recipes here.

Exercise is going to make it much easier for you to drop those 10 pounds of fat. Here are your workout guidelines:

There is a lot of room to play here with workout variations. Your weight training needs to be anaerobic in nature. You should be using a good amount of resistance, whether its with weights or bodyweight exercises. A very basic strength training week using weights might look like this:

***Repeat each week, but continually increase the weight each time, or at least add some reps to each set.

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If youre looking to set your internal systems to fat-burning-furnace mode and absolutely melt body fat as quickly as possible, the following 10 uber-intense, compound exercises are your secret sauce for robust weight loss and sculpting an improved, lean physique. For maximal impact integrate each fat-burning exercise into your existing workout schedule, or create a circuit out of all 10 to form one fat-torching full-body workout.

With your feet firmly planted on the floor shoulder-width apart, rest a racked barbell comfortably on the upper portion of the back not the neck. Grasp the bar approx. one foot outside the shoulders and step outwards from the barbell rack. Draw your shoulders back and tighten the core, and slowly squat downwards until your quads are parallelwith the ground. Powerfully accelerate upwards to a full standing position, pause for one second, and repeat.

Maintain strong posture throughout each squat and do NOT arch your back, as this can cause back injury.

Stand slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and place a dumbbell on the floor in front of your stance. Squat down, tighten your core, and grab the dumbbell with your palm facing your body. With your back straight, powerfully accelerate your legs upward and swing the dumbbell towards the ceiling, until its at eye level.

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Abstract

Bariatric surgery is becoming very common, and most physicians will have contact with bariatric patients. Many aspects to follow-up are not generally known. The objective of this article is to help other physicians understand what follow-up entails to assist them with the care of these patients. It is expected that patients are followed up by the bariatric team for a lifetime, as care is complicated and lifetime follow-up is the key to long-term success.

Keywords: Bariatrics, bariatric surgery, laparoscopic adjustable band, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, long-term follow-up

Bariatric surgery improves quality of life and comorbid conditions and decreases overall cost of care.1 Patients who undergo surgery will likely increase the length of their lives due to improvement in diabetes and heart disease and decreased risk of cancer.2,3 Long-term bariatric follow-up requires a team approach and attention to several aspects of care. Nutrition is the most important aspect of follow-up to safely maximize weight loss and prevent weight gain. Exercise helps to maintain weight loss. Complications need to be identified early and can result from improper behavior or from surgical complications. Emotional difficulties occur in many patients. This article addresses all these factors.

Two common procedures performed for weight loss are the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) and the laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRGBY). The LRGBY constitutes 80% of all bariatric procedures.4,5 The main factors contributing to successful weight loss after bariatric surgery are the patient's ability to make lifestyle changes and to maintain those changes for years to come following the surgery. Success is measured by excess body weight (EBW) loss, which is current body weight minus ideal body weight. After LRGBY, 80% of patients achieve greater than 70% EBW loss over 2 years, and 70% of patients after LAGB achieve greater than 50% EBW loss over 3 years.4 Those who maintain the lifestyle changes for the rest of their lives will maintain the weight loss. These changes include following a healthy well-balanced diet, taking the recommended vitamin supplementation, and exercising regularly (we recommend exercise for 30 minutes 5 d/wk).6 In some patients with severe physical disabilities, physical therapy is often used to help them become mobile and to incorporate the appropriate amount of exercise.6

During the period of weight loss, we closely observe our patients; we then follow up with them once a year. During these visits, patients commonly have appointments with multiple persons on the bariatric team, including the surgeon, a physician extender, a registered dietician, and/or a mental health care provider, depending on the needs of each patient. All team members are important to guide, support, motivate, and educate the patient continuously, so that he/she may achieve a healthy weight after surgery.4 Adjustments to LAGBs are required regularly during the first 2 years to maintain the green zone, at which patients are eating properly and feeling satiated with their small meals for 2 to 3 hours. Later adjustments are needed every year or two as saline slowly leaks out of the band.7,8

In the early postoperative period, the main goals of office visits are to assess proper nutrition status, identify maladaptive eating disorders, evaluate potential complications (internal hernia, ulcers, etc), monitor status of comorbidities, encourage regular exercise, discuss weight loss progress, and check laboratory values (vitamin B1, vitamin B12, magnesium, phosphorous, blood counts, albumin, and a metabolic profile). For most patients, this is a time of emotional turmoil. Family physicians are intimately involved during the period of weight loss because of the changes in comorbidities and in medication requirements.4

During the patient's consultation with the dietician before surgery, specific weight loss goals are calculated based on EBW. After LRGBY, 80% of patients achieve greater than 70% EBW loss over 1218 months, and 70% of patients after LAGB achieve greater than 50% EBW loss over a 2-year period.9 The slower weight loss with LAGB is sometimes discouraging to patients.4

Successful weight loss also results in resolution or improvement of associated comorbidities. Particularly after LRGBY, type 2 diabetes mellitus is commonly in remission on postoperative day 1 and at a bare minimum is better controlled with less medication. Blood pressure should also be managed closely within the first 3 months, but improvements are seen over the first year. Improvement is also noted in arthritis, heart function, and stress incontinence, among other medical problems.4,1014 The use of diuretic agents should be reduced or discontinued in the first month or so to avoid dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities.15,16 The first sign of blood pressure improvement is often light-headedness. Lipid changes are seen during the first year.17 Sleep apnea resolves in most patients, which may require successive sleep studies.

Depression and anxiety medications should be continued for at least the first 6 months. Symptoms of depression should be monitored closely at the first few appointments. Many patients have difficulty with the extreme and instant lifestyle changes. If patients were previous stress eaters and become stressed after surgery, they no longer have the ability to eat for stress relief. After LRGBY, patients usually will experience dumping syndrome (which includes abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and diaphoresis). Many patients also experience changes in their social scenes, as many American holidays are centered on a big meal. The way patients interact with the significant people in their lives changes dramatically, and their social structure can be irreparably broken. This is challenging, but patients can overcome these difficult situations with guidance, understanding, and professional counseling when needed.4,18

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The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy by Mark Sisson is a journey through human evolution, comparing the life and robust health of our hunter-gatherer ancestors with a day in the life of a modern family. The author offers a solution in 10 empowering Blueprint Lifestyle Laws: eat lots of plants and animals, avoid poisonous things, move frequently at a slow pace, lift heavy things, sprint once in a while, get adequate sleep, play, get adequate sunlight, avoid stupid mistakes, and use your brain. The reader learns how the right high-fat diet can actually help one lose weight and how popular low-fat, grain-based diets might trigger illness, disease, and lifelong weight gain. The author presents a comprehensive, well thought out paleo style eating plan in a humorous and organized manner. He backs up all his work with research, natural wisdom, and historical timelines. He disputes the role of dietary saturated fat in causation of arteriosclerosis, the role of cholesterol in promotion of heart disease, and the costly over-promotion of expensive, potentially toxic statin drugs. He criticizes our massive overeating of refined carbohydrates and urges avoidance of grains, cereals, bread and sugar. There is specific recommendation for "primal" food including more natural healthy fats and meats, fruits, veggies, and nuts. Some reviewers consider this to be the best of the various paleo books. The many Amazon reviews average to 5 stars. The author's popular and worthwhile web site: Mark's Daily Apple. The 2nd Edition was published January 14, 2012.

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Body fat is rarely evenly spread. In some women for example, their thighs are a major source of fat accumulation, resulting in a body shaped like a pear -- wherein the upper half appears leaner than the lower half because of wide and bulky thighs. Spot reducing does not work, so concentrate instead on pursuing a healthy set of goals, focused on fat loss more than "weight" loss.

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Jumping rope

Strength train for at least 20 minutes, two to three times a week on non-consecutive days. Execute squats three times per week. Start by having your own body weight as a resistance for the first three weeks of your squat routine. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Inhale as you lower yourself to a squat -- bend your knees, keeping your knees from extending past your toes, until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Exhale as you go back to standing position. Make sure to keep your back straight during execution. Do this procedure in three sets of 10 repetitions. Gradually increase your resistance after the first three weeks by performing it with dumbbells in both hands. As you improve, work your way up to using a Smith machine or barbell. Fill out the rest of your well-rounded weight program with lunges, presses and curls for the arms, kettlebell swings or snatches

Perform dumbbell lunges. Stand upright, feet shoulder-width apart, with dumbbells in both hands. Relax your arms and shoulders to allow the dumbbells to hang down at your sides. Step your right leg forward as far as you can, while you keep your left leg in place. As your right foot lands in front of you, bend both your knees to lower your body. Step your right foot back to starting position. Step forward using your left leg. Repeat the right and left alternating lunge 10 to 15 times. When you flex both your knees, make sure that the knee of your front leg -- the one stepping forward -- is not flexed beyond your front toes. Make sure your back leg does not touch the floor as you flex.

Eat mindfully. That means making healthy eating choices and ingesting enough calories to fuel your workouts. Concentrate on eating adequate amounts of protein, carbs and healthy fats. Add more fiber to your diet to not only keep yourself feeling full long after a meal, but to help your digestive process. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole-grain products and low-fat dairy. Snack on seeds and nuts between meals if you're feeling hungry or just have a big glass of water to quell your hunger pangs.

Participate in at least 30 minutes of moderately-intense aerobic activity every day. Ride an exercise bike, swim, jog or go on a brisk walk to help tone your muscles and trim your thighs. For an effective hit on your thighs, try to stand up instead of sitting down in an exercise bike and pedal as fast as you can. For swimming, paddle your legs more as you go over with your strokes, especially when you're doing the back stroke. Turn your brisk walk into interval training by adding an element of jogging. Walk at a brisk pace for up to two minutes and then break into a light jog for 30 seconds. Execute this alternating jog and walk cycle for 25 to 30 minutes, three times per week.

Jump rope three to four times per week as part of your aerobic workout. This is a good thigh exercise and is an excellent warmup or cool-down routine. Start by turning the rope forward and alternately jump your legs using the jogging pace. Slightly bend your knees to keep the impact low as you jump, and keep your back straight during the entire procedure. You can increase the difficulty by jumping both legs at the same time instead of doing the jogging pace or step.

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Losing weight takes more than desire. It takes commitment and a well-thought-out plan. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting started.

Making the decision to lose weight, change your lifestyle, and become healthier is a big step to take. Start simply by making a commitment to yourself. Many people find it helpful to sign a written contract committing to the process. This contract may include things like the amount of weight you want to lose, the date you'd like to lose the weight by, the dietary changes you'll make to establish healthy eating habits, and a plan for getting regular physical activity.

Writing down the reasons why you want to lose weight can also help. It might be because you have a family history of heart disease, or because you want to see your kids get married, or simply because you want to feel better in your clothes. Post these reasons where they serve as a daily reminder of why you want to make this change. Top of Page

Consider talking to your health care provider. He or she can evaluate your height, weight, and explore other weight-related risk factors you may have. Ask for a follow-up appointment to monitor changes in your weight or any related health conditions.

Keep a "food diary" for a few days, in which you write down everything you eat. By doing this, you become more aware of what you are eating and when you are eating. This awareness can help you avoid mindless eating.

Next, examine your current lifestyle. Identify things that might pose challenges to your weight loss efforts. For example, does your work or travel schedule make it difficult to get enough physical activity? Do you find yourself eating sugary foods because that's what you buy for your kids? Do your coworkers frequently bring high-calorie items, such as doughnuts, to the workplace to share with everyone? Think through things you can do to help overcome these challenges.

Finally, think about aspects of your lifestyle that can help you lose weight. For example, is there an area near your workplace where you and some coworkers can take a walk at lunchtime? Is there a place in your community, such as a YMCA, with exercise facilities for you and child care for your kids?

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Set some short-term goals and reward your efforts along the way. If your long-term goal is to lose 40 pounds and to control your high blood pressure, some short-term eating and physical activity goals might be to start eating breakfast, taking a 15 minute walk in the evenings, or having a salad or vegetable with supper.

Focus on two or three goals at a time. Great, effective goals are

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Dr. Fuhrman says Stop starving yourself!Diets just dont work! In his PBS special End Dieting Forever!Dr. Joel Fuhrman, board certified medical doctor and New York Times best-selling author, shows us how we can eat morefood and at the same time keep weight off and achieve optimal health. He tells us why todays popular diets may actually be harmful to our health! True to his specialty in the preventing and reversing of disease through nutritional and natural methods as seen in his other PBS specials such as 3 Steps To Incredible Healthand Immunity Solution, Dr. Fuhrman gives us effective alternatives where calorie counting is not the goal and just eating the right foods will inhibit fat storage on the body! Why does Dr. Fuhrman say todays popular diets may be harmful to our health?One reason ishigh protein!

Dr. Fuhrman says scientific findings can explain. One such study published byCell Metabolism,a journalthat focuses on homeostatic mechanisms in areas of molecular and cellular biology,followed thousands of people for 18 years in the 50 to 65 age range and found death rates were up 75% and cancer rates climbed 400% in what researchers call a high-protein diet.

They considered a high protein diet if the calorie consumption was 18% animal protein which is a lot less animal protein than the average American eats. That would be a similar comparison toa 400% increased risk of cancerof someone eating 25 servings a week of animal products such as meat, chicken, fish, cheese or eggs as most Americans do vs someone eating 5 servings per week or less!

The critical point here is that some of the most popular diets such as Atkins, The Paleo Diet, and The Dukan Diet are encouraging people to eat large amounts of animal products, in some cases twice as much as these studies considered to be high-protein. This is why these popular diets put us at a higher risk of cancer and increase death rates.

Another reason why dieting may be bad is the practice of restricting calorie consumption.

Dr. Fuhrman explains that when we restrict our calories while dieting, our lipogenic enzymes, the fat storage enzymes, become ramped up. So after you lose some weight those fat storage enzymes stay in an excited state for months, making weight regain occur quickly after you go off the diet. So if you go back to eating the way you were, you will actually gain weight at an accelerated rate. In most cases you will put on more weight than when you were before you started the diet.

Also when you put this weight back on, the the fat is deposited differently in your body. The fat is deposited more internally around your organs.This yo-yo-ing of weight loss and weight gain also increases heart disease because the fat is also deposited in your arteries. Thats why so many heart attacks occur on or around the holidays where people have gone off their diets to holiday binge on foods!

AlternativeEat Nutrient Dense Foods Itsnot how many calories you eat, but the nutritional quality (how many nutrients ) in the calories you eat! The fat in an almond or a walnut contains a lot more quality nutrients than the fat in French Fries!

Dr. Fuhrman teaches us that foods that contain large amounts of nutrients are foods that will block the storage of fat in our bodies and will keep ushealthy because these same foods contain nutrients that naturally protect us against disease and inhibit cancer growth! And what are the foods that contain these fat blocking, anticancer nutrients? Fruits and vegetables, nuts and beans!

Is that why America is so Overweight and Sick? Are we not eating enough nutrients?

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