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Psychologists tell you ways you can lose weight!

TNN | Last updated on - Dec 4, 2018, 16:28 IST
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Listen to the psychologists

Losing weight is actually a draining process, often requiring you to put in extra work to get that perfect body. If you are fed up with nothing working out, try these psychologist backed methods now!

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Time to ditch those fancy diets

So, ditch those fancy diets because a psychologist can actually tell you the tips to lose that extra fat. We tell you how!

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Taking the first step

The first step comes from within, the motivation to actually transform, more than making diet alterations or practicing exercises.

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Weight loss does not happen overnight

Losing weight is a tough battle and cannot happen overnight or by following a guide. You need expert tips to help you through.

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Stick to being honest (with yourself)

When it comes to any activity, the important thing to do is to be totally honest with yourself. Everybody is configured in a different way and pushing it beyond possible can only lead to more damage. Before deciding to go on any fad diet or regime, it is important to ensure that your intake of nutrition is just right and enough. It is essential that you do not end up fighting against your own body in your journey to lose weight. Learning to accept yourself is one of the biggest things you can do for your self-esteem.

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​Adopt mindful eating

A lot of times we do not realise that more than feeling hungry, we take in empty calories just to kill boredom. This should be stopped rightaway! Weight loss will only work if promises result in the long run. Instead of looking at food as a commodity to make you feel good or bad, think of it as something that makes you feel satisfied and fulfilled.

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​Try hypnosis

Everybody’s metabolic rate differs and no two people can lose weight with the help of the same regime. If the traditional methods aren’t working for you, give hypnosis a try! Hypnotherapy is a good way of motivating your self-esteem and helps form a connect on the deeper level and no, you need not necessarily visit a therapist for the same. Just take a few deep breaths and start imagining how you want your body to be. Such a kind of positive reinforcement can take off the stress and lead you to the path of holistic healing.

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​Look beyond the big picture

It is important to understand that there is life beyond the weighing scale. Even if you lose weight, it is highly needed that you stay concentrated on the goal and do not let go for it. That is one reason why a lot of people pile on the weight back even after following a rigorous regime for the same. The reason why you lose weight should stay with you in the long run, if you want to sustain optimal results.

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​Stop emotional eating

Emotional eating (binge eating) is one of the biggest causes of excessive weight gain. If you want to lose weight and eat healthy, it is important to accept that emotional eating or binging when you are too happy or just too sad or stressed won’t make you feel well in any way. It will only pile on the weight. If you are still unsure, try maintaining a journal and writing down what you eat. This will make you more aware.

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​Do away with cravings

If you manage to do away with your cravings, you have rewarded yourself greatly and if you want to, try this simple and effective hack to lose weight. Every time you feel the craving calling you, press the acupressure points on your face and body such as under your eye and collarbone; it will send the signal to the body to calm down and help make better choices with your food.

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