Lifestyle Change

When it comes to my weight I have been talking about how I must make a lifestyle change in order to lose it and keep it off. I have found a wonderful site on the internet that I enjoy reading and thought I would share a few things that I found there.
POSITIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGE
There are three main elements to help attain desired changes. These three keys are a must in making any change successful, enjoyable and positive:
INFORMATION ACQUISITION
Information about nutrition, physiology and biology will help you to understand how your body works and learn about where you may have gone wrong in the past. As your level of awareness broadens so will your excitement to try new, healthful ways to lose weight. The process of a positive change will then become fun rather than laborious. Gain knowledge from reading books, magazines and articles about nutrition and weight loss. Visiting this site on a regular basis is another way to gain new information and ideas.
Information acquisition is a great start but it is not always enough. For example, everyone knows about the importance of exercise yet there are still many people who do not exercise on a regular basis, despite proof of its benefits!
SUPPORT SYSTEM
This is another important element for any positive change. It may even be the most crucial of all. The pressure, pain and anxiety in successfully losing a large bulk of weight are even higher when trying to do it alone. Friends and family who want the same as yourself will help produce an immense source of motivation, as for when one doesn't confide his/her intentions to diet or exercise then they must use their own willpower to resist any temptations. Try to recruit friends, family or co-workers to be a positive part of your goals even if they don't have the same intention as you, they can still play a role for support if you feel low or tempted.
Slimming clubs are a great way to gain support as they are full of people with the same intentions. New friends and training partners will help by motivating each other and increase chances of success.
SETTING REALISTIC GOALS
Setting goals is one way to ensure success in any weight loss effort. The mistake many dieters make is to set goals that are unrealistic. When a goal cannot be reached it usually affects an individuals motivation resulting in negative thoughts patterns. Short-term realistic goals should be set to ensure you achieve them quickly to gain motivational momentum. Setting goals can act as a map for you to follow and analyse how far you have come. Start by identifying where you are now and where you want to be. Then fill in the gaps by setting small easily reachable goals so you have a guide to help you reach your main ultimate goal!