The Ten Hidden Barriers to Weight Loss and Exercise: Discover Why You've Failed Before and How to Succeed Now

by Lynette A. Menefee

No matter what diet or exercise plan you are following, you need to understand how and why emotions and hidden agendas can interfere with your dieting and exercise success. The authors of this book are behavioral change experts who have written each of these ten simple and encouraging chapters to teach a key skill or approach that will enable you to succeed in meeting your goals.

Learn to identify your particular underlying reasons for getting off track in the past and learn to address those issues in the present. Strategies for success include creating the readiness to change, stating and knowing your goal, being aware of hidden agendas, and taking responsibility for your choices and actions. Learn to increase focusing skills to stay mindful of your goal. Accept delayed gratification, manage unruly emotions, and learn to see mistakes as necessary. Throughout, create a supportive environment and reward yourself for developing good habits that will keep you on track.

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First published April 28, 2005