Oh, if only a great big stop sign showed up BEFORE we committed some of the actions that destroy our progress towards permanent weight loss!

In my last post, we explored ten things to STOP in order to achieve permanent weight loss.  Now, here are 10 more very important steps to further your progress towards permanent weight loss.  These are challenges that commonly show up for my weight loss clients and I hope revealing these challenges will make your weight loss easier and more direct.  It’s a virtual blueprint to permanent weight loss!

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11.  Stop ignoring energy – The need for food is a need for energy.  Food is fuel which creates energy.  Notice, I did not say “the desire for food” – I said “need” – that is different!  We need food for energy and hunger is the cue.  So, in order to be in touch with the actual need for food, and fuel our bodies well, we’ve got to be in the business of noticing energy needs.  Learning your body’s unique cues and messages is key to long-term success at managing weight.

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