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The differing weight-loss programs out there today all may have some potential for individual weight loss however they often are derailed by a lack of discipline to stay with the program. The accomplice to such failure is frustration over the SLOW gradual results. We live in an instant gratification world. We want change to happen immediately and drastically. We want to see those changes today, not down the road!

This impatience needs to be better understood so that we can fend off its effects.

As a personal trainer, I have often had to explain the necessity for discipline in order to help that person achieve their goals. Look at it this way;

This is a Conservative Example of an individuals results! Results vary depending on a person's own weight loss plan and what they incorporate into that plan!   

Let's say your goal is to lose 40 lbs.

You are not going to lose that weight in one day, one week, or even one month; at least, not in a safe and healthy manner.

You need to set a manageable goal; one that allows for setbacks and time to incorporate a change in habits. This will help to avoid the accomplice that is frustration.

Some great words of wisdom I once received,

"I am so mad at myself, because I started this plan and it was working. Then, I just stopped. That was two months ago. I would have finished my program by now and would have gotten to my goal. I would only have had to maintain it now. It would have been easy now. Instead, I have to start ALL OVER!"

The time really does go fast! Imagine if you started your personal program that you developed and it was a 3-month program. You stuck with it for just 3 months and let's say you began it in January. By the end of March you would have gotten to where you were dreaming of lookin' real good and NEVER HAVE TO PUSH YOURSELF AGAIN! You only have to develop a program now that maintains your now healthy and desired lifestyle!

Another thing that you want to do is set up a habit of checking your weight on a daily basis at the same time of day, EVERYDAY and keep some easy record of the results.

Let's set this example at 10 lbs. per month; 4-month program!

Here is an example of the results:

       Month 1                                Month 2                                 Month 3                                 Month 4

Day 1

200 lbs.

Day 1

189 lbs.

Day 1

182 lbs.

Day 1

171 lbs.

2

200

2

191

2

181

2

172

3

197

3

191

3

180

3

170

4

198

4

190

4

180

4

169

5

198

5

189

5

180

5

169

6

197

6

187

6

180

6

169

7

197

7

187

7

178

7

169

8

196

8

187

8

178

8

168

9

197

9

188

9

177

9

168

10

196

10

187

10

176

10

168

11

195

11

188

11

176

11

168

12

196

12

187

12

175

12

165

13

197

13

187

13

177

13

166

14

196

14

186

14

176

14

165

15

195

15

186

15

174

15

166

16

195

16

187

16

175

16

165

17

195

17

186

17

174

17

165

18

194

18

185

18

174

18

165

19

194

19

183

19

172

19

164

20

193

20

184

20

171

20

163

21

194

21

183

21

172

21

163

22

194

22

184

22

172

22

162

23

193

23

185

23

174

23

162

24

193

24

185

24

175

24

162

25

192

25

184

25

176

25

162

26

192

26

184

26

175

26

162

27

190

27

184

27

174

27

161

28

190

28

183

28

175

28

160

29

189

29

183

29

173

29

160

30

189

30

182

30

171

30

160

Now again, this is an example that incorporates manageable goals for one particular individual's program that they set up themselves!

  

Their intent was not some short term weight loss. It was to reach their goal WHILE changing themselves on a permanent basis. So, this person chose to be conservative in their approach and in their individually chosen Herbalife *PLUS* program. 

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If you take a small snapshot picture of the day to day results, at any given time, what do you notice?

  

The results from the snapshot are very miniscule! Daily weight loss is small. This is why most people get frustrated with weight-loss programs and quit!

  

Now let’s look at THE BIG PICTURE!

  

On Day 1 of the 1st month of the program, the weight was 200 lbs. and our goal was 160 lbs.

  

At the end of the 4-month program the goal was achieved so long as you STUCK with the program. The weight-loss was SLOW, and at times, non-existent; yet by being disciplined, the frustration subsided and the results began to show.

  

What is the lesson learned here?

  

Develop a plan or program having hope and faith that it will get you to the desired results. THEN, stick with the plan. The BIG PICTURE is what you focus on, not the snapshot! 

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It is VERY important to consider talking with your doctor before participating in any weight-loss program! Results from weight-loss programs vary and we are not a doctor. In any weight-loss program, safety should be first and foremost. DO WHAT IS SAFE!