little changes...BIG RESULTS

When wanting to lose weight many people think they need to completely change EVERYTHING. Though this works for a little while and can be a great "jump-start" it is not sustainable for your MIND or BODY. However, if small changes are made, they will be easier to stick with and therefore lead to greater results.

For example, if 100 extra calories are burned or 100 calories are taken out of your typical daily food intake this will result in a 10 lb. weight loss in a year (assuming 1 lb. equals 3500 calories). So if you decide to take 1000 calories out of your daily intake or burn an extra 1000 calories a day then you will lose that 10 lbs. 10 times faster right?

Not exactly, this can put your metabolism into semi-shock and it may become resistant to losing as much weight (BODY). Also, cutting that many calories out is significant enough to make you feel like you are missing out on some of your favorite foods (MIND). Well this is where the trouble comes in....it is NOT SUSTAINABLE. So what happens? Often times people give up and think they "failed." Too rigid of rules and too many changes will almost always end with this. And a year later...those 10 lbs. will not be gone.

What to do instead?
Focus on small changes such as walking 1 extra mile a day or replacing the fries at lunch with something more nutritious. Also focus on other positive changes not just weight- pants are fitting better, more energy to play with kids, less neck pain, etc... And remember to always be realistic in your weight-loss goals.