Think Lifestyle

Yesterday I heard an ad on the radio for lap band surgery with their premise being:  "There is no diet that works long term - lose weight with lap band surgery".  I do agree that diets must be followed everyday for the rest of one's life or one will gain weight back.  I also agree that lap band surgery (or any gastric bypass surgery) does promote weight loss.  However, once one loses the weight with lap band surgery, they are faced with the same challenges they had prior to the surgery.  Just as when we "go on a diet" and lose weight, we are faced with the same challenges once the novelty of the diet wears off.  Think Lifestyle, think success, think healthy eating at all times.  Many people feel that it is OK to cheat "once in a while"..... My advice is to not think of enjoying your favorite foods as "cheating" and don't tell yourself you are "cheating" when you enjoy something yummy. Think of it as planned - just as you plan any other aspect of your diet. The rest of your life is a nice long time, and your healthy eating plan that is designed to keep the pounds off and keep you healthy, is a Lifestyle - a Lifestyle that your friends and family will more readily accept for themselves when they see your success, your health and your happiness.