Why Cant I Lose Weight?

Ever Asked yourself - Why Can't I Lose Weight?

It is perhaps one of the most common and incredibly frustrating questions that are asked worldwide every day!

The general population is getting larger, unhealthier, heavier, and dare I say it bluntly – FATTER every single day! I don’t say this from the comfort of my fitness expert ivory tower either. I, too, had quite a weight problem at one stage, and although I am so much happier now within myself after the work I have done and the results I have achieved, I still have a little way to go before I am thrilled with my physical form. At least I no longer ask myself that frustrating question – Why Cant I Lose Weight!

But enough about me, back to the subject!

The Secret to Losing Weight!

The secret to weight loss is, wait for it, wait for it – that there IS NO SECRET!

Yep, that’s right! The secret the world looks for and talks about in weight loss is the EASY WAY to burn fat and lose weight. I am sorry to report that there is no super-easy way, diet, pill, shake, cardio/abs machine, or whatever that will quickly and sustainably allow you to drop weight and get into shape. I guess it’s just one of life’s actual tests or challenges!

Don't Get Disheartened by that Statement!

The thing about weight loss is that we all pretty much KNOW what we have to do, and that is to eat right (or at least better than we currently do.) Get some regular exercise, drink a heap of water, and don’t hit the alcohol too hard. Stay away from junk food and treats apart from special occasions. Try and live a life where the calories we put into our bodies in the way of food and drink are less than the total amount of daily calories we burn off each day!

So the concept of losing weight is quite simple, and I’m guessing that you already knew that anyway!

You are nodding!

Struggling With Losing Weight is Psychological!

The problem with weight loss is that it is PSYCHOLOGICAL!

When confronted with hunger, all too often, we reach for that chocolate bar or pack of crisps instead of an apple, and even as we reach for it, again that voice in your head is telling you that it is wrong, it will make you fatter, and later on, you will regret it!

Again you are nodding! :)

And yet we ignore that voice of reason and listen to the devil on our shoulder telling us how good that treat will be, and everything will be fine – “Just block out that annoying angel voice and eat the chocolate!” We associate more short-term pleasure to eating that chocolate than the long-term pleasure gained by sticking to healthy eating and getting the rewards of a slimmer, healthier, and more satisfying body! Of course, the devil wins!

If this is you, please don’t despair or feel bad – you are not alone!

The same thing happens with exercise. 99 times out of 100, once you get to the gym, out on the road for that walk, you always feel so much better for it. And – shock horror – you enjoy it!

But getting motivated to get out there and get active is another matter entirely. We come up with excuses not to go, and then we moan and complain about it later when we know we have cheated on ourselves. Again the devil voice wins.

Stand by for your Why Cant I Lose Weight Solution

OK, then I hear you ask. You have answered my question, “Why Can’t I lose weight?” but what about a solution so that you CAN lose some of that fat?

Well, here you go!

Leverage on yourself and emotional and mental support from others is a HUGE factor for effective weight loss and the motivation required to do so.

This is why personal trainers are so good if you can afford them. A good personal trainer will push you, motivate you, empower you, scold you when required, remind you of your goals, and keep you honest. That includes being honest with yourself. This motivating and reminding process enables you to stop listening to the devil's voice and kick him the heck off your shoulder – for good!

Personal Trainers are Awesome but Expensive!

But we can’t all afford personal trainers, and some of us can’t commit to such a schedule. However, what I will recommend for you is both very exciting and incredibly simple.

How would it make you feel to listen to your iPod, mp3 player, or CD and create countless new neural pathways in your brain that help you control temptations?

Would you enjoy technology that motivates you to remember your goals? To reinforce your reasons for losing weight and better enables you to make the right nutritional and exercise choices?