Lifesavers on WEIGHT LOSS Hurdles

We all have days like this when our motivation is low and our need to overeat or be a couch potato takes over. But it's best to bust those excuses before they become a well-worn mantra of failure.

Cultivating True Resilience Process.

Is A Lifelong Lifesaver #1: Use the Buddy System

Corny but proven: You get by with a little help from your friends. Nine out of 10 women in Werner's study said they relied on their friends for emotional support - but not just any friends. It's about quality," Werner says. "People who survive adversities usually have one or two close friends from early in life." Having a social life is one thing, but having someone to talk to is the thing.

Lifesaver #2: Mine that Silver Lining

In order to remain resilient, you need to learn how to dig the positive treasures out of the muddiest pit, but pessimists, stay with us - true optimism is not just thinking annoyingly happy thoughts all day long. Rather, it's believing that you have the power to bring about good results, or at least fix the bad ones, says Susan C. Vaughan, M.D., an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University in New York City.

Lifesaver #3: Look for Better Excuses

The gym may have closed down or membership fees may be astronomical, but keeping fit and exercising needn't cost a penny or be painful or inconvenient. Why not start a walking club with others who want to lose weight? This is a great way to socialize and keep each other motivated not to mention an enjoyable way of earning extra exercise points. The courageous among you could start a beginners' jogging club. Set yourself realistic goals and see yourself improve. Exercise isn't something that should be constricted to the realms of dieting and weight loss, it should be, and indeed anyone who undertakes any sort of regular exercise will tell you, it is fun.

Lifesaver #4: Create Better Habits