{"id":79990,"date":"2021-02-22T15:52:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T19:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/3-steps-to-lose-weight\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T16:49:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T20:49:47","slug":"3-steps-to-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/3-steps-to-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Steps to Lose Weight: A Practical and Mindful Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>3 Steps to Lose Weight: A Practical and Mindful Approach<\/h1>\n<h3>Empowering You to Take Control of Your Health and Well-being<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Embarking on a weight loss journey can be overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable steps can make the process more achievable and less daunting. Here\u2019s a three-step approach to help you get started.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Understand the Consequences<\/h3>\n<p>Begin by comprehending the physical and psychological implications of being overweight:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Measure Your Waist:<\/strong> For women, a waist circumference over 35 inches (88 cm) and for men, over 40 inches (100 cm) could be indicative of obesity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calculate Your BMI:<\/strong> Use a BMI calculator to understand where you stand. A BMI of 30 and above is considered obese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Health Risks:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For Women:<\/strong> Increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, various cancers, gall bladder stones, osteoarthritis, and stroke.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For Men:<\/strong> Higher likelihood of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, gall bladder stones, and stroke.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Risks:<\/strong> Include gout, sleep apnea, and depression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Psychological Impact:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Reflect on your happiness and well-being at your current weight versus a healthier weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 2: Take Responsibility and Dispel Myths<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s time to stop making excuses and focus on what you can control. Let go of false notions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThere\u2019s nothing I can do\u201d \u2013 False.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019ve dieted and regained weight; it\u2019s pointless to try again\u201d \u2013 False.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI gain weight even when I don\u2019t eat much\u201d \u2013 False.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIt\u2019s hereditary; I can\u2019t change it\u201d \u2013 False.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMy weight gain is mysterious; I should stop trying\u201d \u2013 False.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLosing weight slows metabolism, making me gain weight easily later\u201d \u2013 False.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWeight loss increases the risk of bulimia\u201d \u2013 False.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI can\u2019t exercise\u201d \u2013 False.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIt\u2019s better to stay overweight than try to lose weight\u201d \u2013 False.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recognize that while you can&#8217;t change your genetics, your actions and behaviors play a crucial role in managing your weight. Avoid dwelling on unfairness or factors beyond your control. Remember, change is possible through behavior modification.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Take Action Now<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait for the perfect moment to start your weight loss journey. The best time is now.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acknowledge that obesity is a real issue for you.<\/li>\n<li>Understand that, despite genetic factors, the root cause often lies in your eating habits and psychological state.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re ready for immediate action, seek support and guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Ready to Begin?<\/h3>\n<p>Weight loss isn\u2019t just about looking a certain way; it\u2019s about your health, both physical and mental. If you\u2019re ready to make a change, we\u2019re here to support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Reference: Esherick JS MD. Tarascon Primary Care Pocketbook, 2004<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3 Steps to Lose Weight: A Practical and Mindful Approach Empowering You to Take Control of Your Health and Well-being Embarking on a weight loss journey can be overwhelming, but breaking it down into manageable steps can make the process more achievable and less daunting. Here\u2019s a three-step approach to<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":79974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[126],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-79990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79990"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79990\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":96419,"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79990\/revisions\/96419"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motivationminceur.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}