What does your self-esteem, motivation and
happiness have to do with
successful weight loss and dieting? A lot, as it turns out. A person’s state
of mind and personal growth directly impacts their decisions about food
choices. People may eat more when stressed, or eat "comfort" foods that
hamper their weight loss efforts. There are lots of great self-help and
self-growth books, tapes and programs out there to chose from. And, many
people need that motivation and a jump start.
The psychological
component of the weight loss formula is just as important as the nutrition and
exercise. That’s the whole basis behind Dr. Phil’s diet book and weight loss
program. Tackle your inner self before beginning a weight loss diet. Personal
coaching or life coaching is hot now, and there is a deep interest in new age,
spirituality and assertiveness topics, empowerment, and career development.
America’s hunger for “psychological
sustenance” and self-growth continues. Popular “gurus” such as Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey, Carleton
Sheets, Deepak Chopra, John Gray, Dr. Phil McGraw, Dr. Laura, Suze Orman and
many more promise to improve our relationships, marriages, intimacy, finances, physical
well-being, weight loss, memory, business communications and leadership skills
by helping us get in touch with and explore ourselves and heal our addictions
(recovery).
The big gurus realize the dollar potential of weight loss and so
they've added a weight loss spin or developed a special book or workshop around
it.