The Three P Rule: A Smarter Way To Lose Weight

There can be no doubt that losing weight is difficult, but we often make it much harder than it needs to be. When we rely on diets we are often kidding ourselves. Diets are usually short-term fads that seem like a good idea at the start, but quickly lose their appeal. A much better idea is to use the ‘three P’ rule. This is the perfect way to lose weight in the long-term.

Planning

In the planning stage of the three P rule you should take the time to set yourself some measurable, but most importantly, achievable goals. Ask yourself: how much you would like to lose? And when would you like to lose it by?

Set yourself a small weekly goal, and then an eventual, long-term goal. That way you always have a something to aim for, whether it’s big or small. Also be sure to have a reward planned as a little extra incentive to keep up with the plan.

Preparation

The key to eating more healthily is to plan your meals in advance. At the start of every week you should plan out what you are going to eat. This has the dual benefit that you can buy everything you need and not overspend.

Consider which days you are going to have more time available. On those days, cook large portions and freeze some of it for days when you won’t have time to cook. Also, make sure you’re prepared for the inevitable slip-up. Everyone makes mistakes so don’t be too hard on yourself. Just think about why it happened, and what you can do to stop it happening next time.

Positivity

It makes sense to keep a food diary so you can watch your progress as you shed the pounds. Write down what you eat and when you eat, and make a note of how you feel. Check back through your thoughts for patterns that lead to slip-ups and see how they could be prevented.

Be sure to exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep. Sticking to a comfortable routine is the easiest way to stay in a good mood. And being in the right frame of mind is the only way that you can succeed with the plan and lose weight.