(StayHealthCare)Those who successfully lose weight can reduce the weight of more than 2 times compared to others their self-set extremely ambitious goals earlier.
The study was conducted with the participation of 24,000 dieters, for a period of 12 months. They are all members of Slimming World with BMI body mass index of at least 30 and are classified as obese list. Every week, they will participate in the meeting as a group counseling.
Conclusion of the researchers is if you want to lose weight, it is important for you to be inspired and can visualize opportunities to succeed.
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| 1 weight loss needs great effort (Artwork: Internet) |
Accordingly, those who set weight loss goals harshest fell to 1/5 of body weight - almost double compared to the target set low. Specifically: Group who want to lose less than 10% of body weight are reaching their target and fell about 11% of body weight - equivalent to more than 11kg with 100kg heavier. But the group who set weight loss goals are extremely ambitious reductions achieved almost doubled - an average of 19% / year, equivalent to nearly 20kg with 100kg heavier.
The results of this study are considered good suggestion for those who want to plan tut slap myself in this new year 2017. Besides, experts on obesity is also calling for changes in the health care instructions from the authorities.
Typically, dieters are advised to set a target of 'reality' - that is down about 5-10% of their initial weight. Experts expressed the wish, dieters have to get 'dream weight' her, which promotes effective weight loss.
Statistics show that, in England, about 1/4 of people are obese. This means that their health will be seriously affected.
Traditional approaches are based on NHS Choices recommendations think that weight loss goals too high will be hard to accomplish. As a result, dieters frustrated efforts last fall and chose to quit.
But new research shows that, instead of trying to protect dieters from disappointment, the health care professionals should encourage them to "aim as high as possible 'and do not forget to seek support to push for goals.
Professor Amanda Avery, a nutritionist at the University of Nottingham, said: 'January is the most popular time of year to start a healthy weight loss program. Hence, it is really important that people get the information they need to optimize the chances of success.
We know the current advice of the NHS and NICE on actual weight loss goals are taken to protect dieters from depression. However, everyone made suggestions to limit weight loss goals can make them unable to see his true ability. Important as they are inspirational and can visualize opportunities to succeed.
This study showed that about weight loss, the best is still inspire people set a goal to lose weight, but they really want to achieve. Thus, they will be motivated and if that was the dream weight that they desire, they will push for more.
However, goal setting is just the beginning. One problem is equally important that people who want to lose weight must regularly receive support to make healthy changes in eating habits and exercise habits, enabling them to focus, to be active timely and firmly to pursue the goal.
Work with others to share experiences, solutions to the challenge to lose weight, and celebrate the most successful and positive behavior change will help maintain the motivation to reach people who want to lose weight long-term goals and sustainability.
Our research also showed that people who set their own personal goals for himself - as the majority of the members participating in the survey - likely 10 times higher success'.
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| Hollie Barrett, 20, came from Blunderston, Suffolk county, fell nearly 54kg. |
Hollie Barrett, 20, came from Blunderston, Suffolk county, fell nearly 54kg after being set a target incentive which she really wants. The young girl said: 'At the time of the heaviest, weighing nearly 113kg of me. Meanwhile, I feel extremely lacking confidence. I feel the weight is strangling me in every aspect of life, especially in the activities I can do with you. Even, there are things that other mothers considered obvious, like take me to the bathroom, for I have become a 'mission impossible' because I was extremely self-deprecating. There are times, I'm chasing my daughter up the stairs to the bedroom, which I breathlessly that it was impossible to read a decent child bedtime stories. It makes my heart broken. I do not want children to be bullied at school because their mother was too stout.
All my life, I always wanted my weight about 48-50kg but I never really believe you can achieve. I've set goals really high for themselves, pursuing a weight loss plan and in the first week, I fell more than 4,3kg. Since then, I no longer have to look back anymore, but just straight forward '....
