80% of diets fail long-term. In fact, most diets fail within a year of being started. With a success rate of only 20%, that tells us that diets are fundamentally flawed. In this blog, we’re going to touch on the root of why weight loss can be so difficult and a few ways to help you in your journey.
This is not intended to replace professional medical advice; if you have any concerns regarding your health, consult a medical professional or your primary care physician.
Why do diets fail?
If you’ve read our previous blog about sleep, you’ll know that our brains are inherently lazy, and it can take a lot to break an old habit. When we diet, we can start off with all the motivation in the world, and we might seriously mean it. However, when it comes to breaking habits, you need more than temporary motivation. Our minds tend to gravitate to established habits and that is one of the major factors working against you if you’re trying to lose weight. Humans are creatures of habit. Whether that’s gravitating towards eating fast food because it’s convenient or eating as an emotional coping mechanism, we all have habits that play a role in our lives and dictate our behavior. Uncovering habitual behaviors is the first step to changing them.
Once you’ve uncovered any habitual behaviors you like to break it’s important to figure out what purposes those behaviors are serving and, replace them with healthier behaviors. Having an accountability partner or group that you can turn to when things get tough can help tremendously when sticking to your plan gets tough.
Start your weight loss journey with a plan.
Keeping weight off requires a lifestyle change. If you go into it with the thought that it’s temporary, it is very unlikely you’ll substantiate the changes necessary to both lose the weight and keep it off.
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” If you know that you’re less likely to stick to your meal plan because you’re hungry, then be sure to have healthy meals prepared beforehand. If you know that you’ll be tired exercising at night after work, then exercise in the morning. Excuses do nothing but stroke our ego and prevent us from reaching our true potential.
Here is the deal, you burn 1800 calories each day just by breathing. If you reduce the amount of calories you consume by 500 – 1000 calories per day, you’ll lose about a pound per week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you pare that with exercise and a healthy diet, you’ll be well on your way to a healthier you.
Changing your mindset.
Part of the reason people struggle with keeping the weight off is motivation to say no to foods that they love, not knowing where to start, feeling overwhelmed, or in some cases, health issues.
When considering the role that food plays in your life, consider lifestyle changes as opposed to quick fixes. If weight loss is something you’re serious about, then consider how you want to look and feel for the rest of your life, not just within the next couple of weeks or months.
In order to say no, you have to have something bigger to say yes to. We all have moments of weakness during those times; you may have to put your desires on a scale and ask yourself what is most important. The immediate gratification of a certain food item or your reason for losing weight. Ask yourself why you want to lose weight. Is it because you want a body you’re comfortable in, perhaps it’s for health reasons, or maybe you want to have more energy. All of these are perfectly valid reasons, as long as it’s reason enough to help you stay on course.
How BSO Honey supports weight loss naturally.
You can supplement your weight loss with BSO Honey as well. Here is how it works:
BSO Honey is an all-natural liquid supplement that combines three powerful ingredients, each one aiding the body in weight loss. Those 3 are raw Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Black Seed Oil; these three powerhouse ingredients boost the immune system and help facilitate weight loss.
A study that was published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that consuming honey prior to going to sleep aided in burning more calories during the initial hours of sleep. Apple cider vinegar helps reduce and burn fat stored in the body as well as suppress the appetite. And finally, black seed oil has been linked to reducing BMI and body weight.
If you’re ready to kick start your weight loss journey, visit our store and pick up your own bottle of BSO Honey today!