Losing Weight

When I have a craving for something, I tell myself it will still be there tomorrow and if I really want it then, I can have it. I also tell myself it will be there when I reach my goal, but I may not be there if I don't lose the weight! As a child I

I agree that willpower is a word that just sets the teeth of a dieter on edge.  I also agree that discipline is a good word to use.  you went on to talk about changing your mindset and i think that is very, very important.  &

Just read day 11's article about "willpower" and want to put in my two cents. I don't think it's about "willpower" and I think using the word with dieters is a bad idea.  The better word is

...if you want it bad enough, you can do it.  I recently got sick and tired of being sick and tired.  I felt fat and bloated all the time.  My family has a history of heart disease and I'm 45 - a few years younger than my father was

You can't just starve yourself, because, well, your body will think you're starving yourself and stubbornly store up more fat.  It's the combination of diet and exercise that will lead to real weight loss.  

I think maintaining weight loss is about remaining conscious of it.  While I was only trying to lose a few pounds while on this change, the daily reminders just kept me focus on making healthy choices that day.  Now I may do the other "

Most everyone would do better on their diet if they had some one to take junk food out of their hands or remind them of their goals before they stuff their face with that hamburger. most of us dont have a gardian angle to take care of us 24/7, but yo