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I am a 31 year old mother of 3 kids who has struggled with my weight my entire life. I was not the skinny cheerleader in highschool.. I was the plump Art Club girl who everyone pretty much just ignored. I have decided that since 1 of my sons is a type 1 diabetic that I will get my own health into full check for all of my kids' and my husband's sake. I want to be here for them for the rest of their lives! Or as long as God allows me to be! :) Here you will find my trials and tribulations of my everyday struggle with my weight and the emotions it brings on. I hope you will find great inspirations in what works for me and what doesn't work for me and mold it into your own life journey!

Monday, February 4, 2013

Little Tips and Tricks to Stay Strong on the HCG Diet.. or ANY Diet for that matter!


Little Tips and Tricks to Stay Strong on the HCG Diet


If you’re having trouble staying strong on a diet – especially the HCG Diet where cheating has such a big impact on your success – don’t feel like weight loss is hopeless. Lots of people have been exactly where you are now and succeeded. You can too! Try these tips to stay strong when your HCG Diet motivation dips.

Check Your Appetite at the Door

If cravings are a problem, why not remove them entirely? There are plenty of ways many celebrities and dieters use to avoid overwhelming cravings. Some are more realistic and practical than others – Jennifer Lopez, for example, sniffs grapefruit oil to curb cravings – but it can’t hurt to try a few different ways, right? Sucking on ice, knitting, and even drinking a lot of water are ways dieters keep their minds (and stomachs) off cravings. 

Remember Your Goals

Are you losing weight as part of a new year’s resolution? If it’s hard to stick with your diet, remind yourself why you want to accomplish it in the first place. Make a list of goals and keep it in a place you can see it every day.

Get Motivated

If you aren’t on Pinterest, you’re missing out. Seriously – it’s like a social network dedicated to delivering motivational quotes all day long. Spend a few minutes on Pinterest when you don’t feel excited about losing weight. Make a board dedicated to things you’ll do when you’re thin. Want some examples?

Relax and Enjoy the Journey

Remember, losing weight is supposed to keep you from the dangers of stress, not add to it. Make time to relax and cut down your stress while you diet – this will make dieting easier by removing some of the challenges associated with dieting. Stress eating is a symptom of something wrong, not a cause in itself. Find why you’re stressed, address it, and the emotionally-driven cravings will subside. Overall, see your diet as a time to reboot your health. Re-learn how to plan meals and satisfy cravings for snacks. Learn how to shop for healthy groceries. Feel excited when you meet your weight loss goals. You’re not just using the HCG Diet to lose weight – that’s only part of the story. You’re beginning a life transformation that will lead to more energy, better health and more happiness. These little tips will help you stay strong and meet your goals!