BE A HERO

Do you position yourself as a victim or a hero when it comes to controlling your weight? A victim would have thoughts such as, “ I’ll never reach my weight goals,” “I’ve always been overweight,” or “Making changes in my lifestyle won’t help me now.” Thinking like a victim affects your actions. If you think making changes in your behavior will not help, why would you want to make any? If you feel like you don’t have the power to do anything about your weight, then you probably won’t bother to take any steps to lose pounds.

It’s time to start positioning yourself as a “hero!” Start taking responsibility for your weight. Accept the power you have to make better food choices and become more physically active. Changing your attitude and believing that you have the strength to reach your weight loss goals, can help you become your own hero.

PATIENCE

It is very frustrating to feel like our weight loss is not happening as fast as we would like it to be. High expectations and unrealistic goals can cause unnecessary pressure and disappointment when goals are not achieved. It’s hard to remain patient when we don’t find ourselves progressing.

One good way to address this is by setting practical, achievable goals. First, accept the fact that reaching your weight loss goal is not something that can happen overnight. Changing your eating behavior and lifestyle is not any easy task. Next, think about the guidelines of your Diet Center program. What habits do you need to work on (drink more water, limit sodium intake, practice portion sizing, stop skipping meals, etc.)? Make a list of the behaviors you need to adapt. Then, put these items on a realistic timeline. For example, you can start keeping track of your water intake today, and be drinking at least 64 ounces by the end of the week. Maybe next week, you can start meal planning to fit at least three meals a day in.

Making behavior changes can be overwhelming, so it’s important to try to develop patience. Approaching small goals, one at a time can help you appreciate the smaller achievements that will help you reach your ultimate weight loss goal. Setting realistic goals can help you develop the patience you need to stay on a path of success!

Sandra Franceschini LOST 46 Pounds 48 Inches In 20 Weeks

Everytime I looked in the mirror, I would hate the person looking back at me. I was feeling depressed and uncomfortable about my weight, I simply had to take some action.
After numerous attempts at unsuccessful dieting, some family members had encouraged me to visit the Diet Center®, one visit was enough to convince me. I knew that this was exactly what I needed, they were the extra push I was looking for to succeed.
I thought that losing weight would be the hardest hurdle I would ever have to overcome, until I met the staff at the Diet Center. The whole team were extremely encouraging and supportive through the whole process. I owe a big part of my success to them. They were able to adapt the menus to fit my lifestyle, which made losing weight that much easier.
I have gained a tremendous amount of confidence as a result of my weight loss. Looking and feeling good has never been this easy.
Thanks Diet Center

Kim Koski LOST 55 Pounds 71 Inches In 22 Weeks

After a summer of Pizza Hut buffets and Dairy Queen Blizzards (yes, in the same day) I found myself weighing over 200 pounds (211 to be exact). This was an all time high for me. At first, I thought the scale was wrong, then I saw the horrible truth when I saw a picture of myself from behind. I was a big tub of goo! This picture stays with me everyday as a reminder of what poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle can lead to. I saw and ad for “get slim quick pills” and asked a friend about them. She in turn asked her mother-in-law, who owns a Diet Center about the pills. Her mother-in-law said the correct way to lose weight is with a properly balanced diet and exercise. A combination of these two factors will enhance the metabolic process and burn fat. She was right. Six months ago I joined Diet Center and it was the best thing I ever did. I have lost 55 pounds and I am more confident in my appearance and my over health has improved as well. Before I went to Diet Center, my blood pressure was consistently 140/95. Today it is 125/70. I honestly feel I am in the best shape of my life physically as well as emotionally and I have the Diet Center to thank for that! Shopping for clothes has never been more fun! Thanks Pat and thank you Diet Center!

Teresa Kaltenbach LOST 102 Pounds 137 Inches In 31 Weeks

Being overweight most of my adult life has been a struggle. I’ve tried many diets. I would lose weight, but the real problem was keeping it off.
I was embarrassed and ashamed at how much weight I had gained. I was angry with myself for reverting back to bad habits and gaining all the extra pounds. I was lacking self-confidence and was really unhappy. I took a long hard look in the mirror. I was 47 years old and it was time for me to get my weight under control and make the commitment to keep it off permanently, as heart attacks and strokes run in my family.

I stopped in at my local Diet Center on July 17 and weighed in at 228 pounds. I signed up immediately for the 21-Day Thermogenic Diet. By Christmas, I had lost 65 pounds, and by March, I achieved my goal weight of 140 pounds. Since completing the stabilization and maintenance portion of this program, I’ve lost an additional 14 pounds for a total of 102-pound weight loss. Diet Center has taught me a new healthier, sensible and happier lifestyle.
I recently attended by nephew’s wedding where the compliments were abundant! My husband was so proud and beamed when everyone gushed how great I looked! I am not in a size I have not worn since my 20′s.

I might have never have done this without Diet Center! Though I have tried other programs, Diet Center is the best!