Why Resolutions Don’t Work

Every January at the gym I see several people I’ve never seen before working out furiously on the equipment because of a New Year’s resolution they have made to themselves to lose weight. Unfortunately, most these people disappear by the next month, frustrated and no better off than when they started. Only the diehards remain.
Why is it the resolution to lose weight and diet hardly ever work? Here are some of the reasons I believe this happens:
• First and foremost; “Diets don’t work.” Diets are a temporary way of life. On the quest to lose weight many people try quick fix diets such as, shakes, low calorie foods, artificial sweeteners, fad diets, health clubs and other weight loss attempts. Being overweight is like wearing a bull’s eye — you are a target for companies trying to make money from your condition.

• Most dieters try multiple times each year to lose weight, only to fail. If you are a “serial dieter,” you need a more stable solution, one that will make permanent changes instead of temporary promises. You need something that provides not just answers, but solutions. One famous definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result.

• Behaviors do not change automatically. Instead of riding the diet roller coaster up and down, you need to make a constant effort to change. If you don’t change your lifestyle behaviors, don’t expect to achieve or maintain a healthy weight. That is why most diet plans don’t work; you are not taught how to eat for a lifetime, change your behavior or incorporate exercise.

• Lack of accountability. Many people try to reach their weight loss goals on their own. Usually, they quickly give up because no one is there to inspire or encourage them to press past the challenges. Having a coach is crucial for success. Just as a good coach helps their team win the game with education, encouragement and inspiration, so a Lifestyle Coach can help you achieve your goals of weight-loss and a healthy lifestyle.

The secret to the overwhelming success of Transitions Lifestyle System can be found in its name. It’s a LIFESTYLE change. We do not refer to Transitions Lifestyle System as a “diet,” because this implies a temporary solution. With Transitions Lifestyle System, you will be able to create “lifelong habits” that support long-term weight loss and maintenance.

Come to an overview January 6, 2011 and find out how Transitions can change your life. Contact me for more information.